Fushifaru Maldives set to open its shores end of 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fushifaru Maldives – the inaugural resort of Fushifaru Investments Pvt Ltd – is set to open its shores to guests later this year. The exquisite island of Fushifaru is home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline. The island—located in Lhaviyani Atoll—is uniquely positioned between two channels connecting the atoll’s inner lagoon to […]
MITDC opens Baresdhoo Integrated Guesthouse Project for investment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has opened for investment the Laamu Atoll Integrated Guesthouse Project. Upon completion, Baresdhoo is set to become a unique holiday destination in the region. The Baresdhoo Project will be carried out under a new concept of rental model. Under the new model, property development will be undertaken by MITDC, […]
Hotelier Maldives hosts Maldives’ first Wellness Summit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives has hosted the first ever Wellness Summit in the country at Kurumba Maldives on September 6, 2017. The Summit brought together leaders in the spa and wellness industry, both in the country and from around the region, and featured discussions and debate on opportunities as well as key challenges faced by both wellness […]
Photo Gallery: Hotelier Maldives Wellness Summit 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”5″ images=”15437,15435,15440,15438,15439,15442,15436,15443,15441,15444,15445,15446,15447,15448″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The country’s first Wellness Summit—organised by Hotelier Maldives—was held in Kurumba Maldives on September 6, 2017. The Hotelier Maldives Wellness Summit 2017 brought together leaders in the spa and wellness industry, both in the country and from around the region, and featured discussions and debates on vast opportunities as well as the […]
Hurawalhi Island Resort: Lhaviyani Atoll’s newest Gem
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we boarded the seaplane for a scenic 40-minute ride to Lhaviyani Atoll’s newest getaway destination, and the latest jewel/pearl adorning Crown & Champa Resort family—Hurawalhi Island Resort & Spa, rest and relaxation were the only matters on my mind. I popped in on their website for a sneak peek of what I was about […]
Waldorf Astoria to return to Maldives with Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts—Hilton’s luxury brand—is set to return to the Maldives in 2019 with the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Located on South Malé Atoll, the resort will occupy three islands. According to Waldorf Astoria, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives, meticulously planned for 2019, will balance effortless elegance and tropical wonder. It will be reachable […]
Aqua Lung: The Diver’s Choice
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Aqua Lung pioneered the creation of modern diving equipment in 1943 when Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau teamed with Emile Gagnan to develop the first “aqua-lung” that made underwater exploration possible. Today, the brand continues to be the leading global designer and manufacturer of dive and water sports gear. Aqua Lung has a deep commitment to quality, […]
Ali Fulhu Thuthu Foundation: Addressing basic unmet needs through community-initiated projects
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a vision to improve the common citizen’s quality of life, the Ali Fulhu Thuthu Foundation came into existence in November 2000. Aiming to provide equal opportunities for every Maldivian, this family venture was initiated in honour of the late Moosa Ali, otherwise known as Ali Fulhu Thuthu. During the time of formulation, the foundation’s […]
Maldives Travel Awards: Guesthouse Edition 2017 open for nomination
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MATATO Maldives Travel Awards: Guesthouse Edition 2017 has been opened for nominations. Maldives Travel Awards, organised by Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), is the prize created to celebrate the commitment, Excellence and Expertise in the Maldivian Tourism Industry, and was first launched in 2012, according to MATATO. Maldives Travel Awards celebrates […]
Dometic: Mobile living made easy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dometic is the world’s leading supplier of minibars to the hotel industry. And it’s not just the Burj Al Arab in Dubai and Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi that comes knocking on our door, but hotels of every kind. It sold more than 5.5 million Dometic minibars in hotel rooms around the world. Over the […]
David Stepetic appointed General Manager at Gili Lankanfushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]David Stepetic has been appointed the General Manager at Gili Lankanfushi. Over the past five years, the resort has set the benchmark for barefoot and understated luxury in the Maldives, with 45 sophisticated over-water villas and a serious commitment to sustainability, reads a statement by the resort. David Stepetic joins Gili Lankanfushi from Jumeirah Dhevanafushi […]
Can Maldives be the next Wellness destination?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Unlike many European countries, as well as other tropical resorts, the Maldives does not yet have a Wellness retreat or a medical Spa. In the past decade, increasing number of people are looking for more than just relaxation and fun during their vacation. Looking after your wellbeing, being aware of how different foods affect your body […]
