Universal Foundation inaugurates Discover Hospitality programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Universal Foundation—the social responsibility arm of Universal Enterprises Pvt Ltd—has inaugurated its Discover Hospitality programme, a Certificate III course in hospitality, in partnership with Villa College. The programme was launched with the aim of increasing youth employment in the hospitality industry. Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer sees such programmes as vital to further strengthen the tourism […]
Shinsei Trading: Your partner in hygiene
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Founded in May 2016, Shinsei Trading is the main distributor of Syntech Chemical products in the Maldives. With a wide range of cleaning chemicals, they aim to provide consumers with a total cleaning solution, with products made to specially cater to F&B, housekeeping, laundry and the food production industries. Carl Everard Paul, Senior Sales & […]
AccorHotels announces its first luxury destination in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AccorHotels has announced its first luxury destination in the Maldives as of September 1 — Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury Resort. Set on the private island of Meradhoo surrounded by natural splendour, the resort will be repositioned following further enhancements in late 2018, and join the iconic collection of Raffles Hotels and Resorts, says AccorHotels in a […]
Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM) establishes fuel shed in Hulhumalé
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM), a subsidiary of State Trading Organisation (STO), has established a new fuel shed in Hulhumalé. FSM Easy Fill 3 is located near the Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal on Chaandhanee Hingun. “Previously, the residents of Hulhumalé had to purchase petrol at a higher rate than in Malé,” observes Ahmed Shaheer, Managing Director of […]
Fathimath Umar: The inspirational story behind a resolute mind
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Making it to Senior Food and Beverage Manager at a hotel is no easy undertaking. It takes dedication and perseverance, a lot of time and hard work, and most of all, love for the job; or in the case of Fathimath Umar, an unwavering love for the culinary arts. But she never imagined a career […]
Mega infrastructure in the Maldives – Broadening the horizons and the gateway to paradise
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is known for its crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches, establishing itself as one of the leading holiday destinations in the world with the highest concentrations of luxury resorts in the world. There has been healthy growth in visitor arrivals in the Maldives. YTD May 2017, visitor arrivals have increased by 5.8% year-on-year, supported […]
Special moments in style for the festive season at Baros Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate the Festive Season from December 22 to January 2, 2018, Baros Maldives has arranged a programme with the theme “Special Moments in Style” for all guests. The colours of gold and champagne have been selected for the stylish settings complementing the natural lushness and beauty of this bijou tropical island, says Baros Maldives […]
Anantara hails successful coral protection and regeneration work in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Maldives Resorts announces that its coral protection and regeneration project in the Maldives has been a success, limiting potential damage to the coral reefs that surround the resorts – ensuring that they continue not only survive, but thrive. In 2016, the longest global coral bleaching event in history impacted reefs in the crystal clear […]
COSMERC confirmed as Gold Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives Wellness Summit
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]COSMERC Trading Maldives has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives Wellness Summit 2017. Hotelier Maldives – the only dedicated hospitality and business magazine in the country – plans to hold the country’s first ever wellness summit on September 6 at Kurumba Maldives. “The growth of the global wellness industry has been […]
Taj Burrow crowned Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy for second time
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Australian Taj Burrow has taken out his second consecutive Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy in perfect 3-to-4 foot waves at the right-hand reef of Sultans. Burrow surfed an incredible event taking out the Twin Fin and Thruster Division to make it to the Grand Final of the “world’s most luxurious surfing event”. In the […]
The Culture Cup by WMF: Bringing pleasure into your life
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WMF – a German-based company founded in 1853 – has a proud history of manufacturing tableware for both home and commercial use. In 1955, they began making coffee machines and have grown into the leading manufacturer of fully-automated bean to cup equipment for commercial use. WMF is quickly becoming the brand of choice for the […]
Chef Fatheen voted winner for Maldives in Knorr Master of Seasoning Competition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chef Ahmed Fatheen from Bandos Maldives has been named the winner for Maldives in the first annual Knorr Master of Seasoning Competition. The competition was organised by Unilever Food Solutions, with Bestbuy Maldives Pvt Ltd (BBM) facilitating the competition in the Maldives as the authorised and exclusive agent for Knorr products, in addition to Hellmann’s, […]
