Conservation projects centred at the Marine Discovery Centre at FS Landaa Giraavaru
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has unveiled a completely reimagined, restructured and redesigned Marine Discovery Centre. The new interactive, state-of-the-art tribute to its ocean conservation initiatives showcases the fish lab, turtle rehabilitation centre, Reefscapers coral rejuvenation programme and the Manta Trust research station – all within one of the most comprehensive oceanic research […]
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi to be named ‘Best Spa Hotel in Maldives’ at Int’l. Hotel Awards 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives is set to be named the ‘Best Spa Hotel in Maldives’ at the International Hotel Awards 2017 and has also confirmed receipt of the International Five Star Standard. The announcement of the National and Regional winners and awarding will be held at The Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Bangkok, Thailand […]
Two Maldives properties named in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Hot List
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two recent openings in the Maldives have been named in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Hot List. The two resorts which made it to the 21st edition of the Hot List, both of which opened its doors last year, are Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah and The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. A […]
MEGA Maldives temporarily suspends operations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Privately-owned carrier MEGA Maldives Airlines has suspended commercial flights starting May 2, as part of restructuring and recapitalisation efforts. A date for recommencement of operations have yet to be announced, but the airline said despite suspension of flight operations, the company will continue to run management and administrative functions. “We are well aware of our […]
Wellness; the uber trend in hospitality?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rewind back a couple of years and for most holiday-makers, the concept of wellness rarely went beyond spas. From carefully curated massages and scrubs offered in luxurious facilities, to the occasional yoga session in the morning, the definition of wellness remained very confined and vague. But today, the scene has shifted to more travelers looking […]
Soneva Fushi named amongst World’s Greenest Hotels of 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Digital magazine Green Hotelier has named Soneva Fushi amongst the World’s Greenest Hotels of 2017. Soneva Fushi, operated by The Soneva Group, was named the world’s most eco-friendly and sustainable hotel in the Asia Pacific region in the Green Hotelier Awards. The annual Awards invite applications from hotels of any size anywhere in the world; […]
Gallery: Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
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Hurawalhi hosts special turtle excursions with ORP Founder Martin Stelfox
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Martin Stelfox, founder and CEO of the Olive Ridley Project (ORP), has held special programmes for guests at Hurawalhi Island Resort. During a four-day visit to the resort, Martin joined guests on two Turtle Tour snorkelling excursions and shared information about sea turtles. During the visit hosted by Hurawalhi Maldives, guests and team members received […]
The Residence by Cenizaro launches spa and wellness offerings designed for men
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Residence by Cenizaro responds to a dramatic increase in men requesting for spa treatments and services, with the introduction of new treatments and wellness offerings specially designed for men. The offerings are available at the collection’s ocean facing hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, and Zanzibar. The Residence Maldives – located on Falhumaafushi in Gaaf […]
Four Seasons Maldives gears up for surfing tournament, Burrows set to defend title
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preparations for the 2017 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy are underway, with Australian Taj Burrow confirming his return to defend his title. The seventh annual event will take place from August 7 to 13 at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Last year, Burrow won the thruster division and took the title by […]
Patrick de Staercke named new General Manager at Kuredu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Patrick de Staercke has been named the new General Manager of Kuredu Island Resort & Spa. Prior to his new appointment, Patrick served as the pre-opening General Manager at Hurawalhi Island Resort – also operated by Crown and Champa Resorts. Patrick’s professional background and excellent people skills have been a winning mix for bringing all […]
Guest “pops the question” underwater at the M6m in OZEN Maadhoo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An in-house guest at OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo has popped the question to his girlfriend, in the iconic M6m (Minus Six Meters) – OZEN by Atmosphere’s very own underwater fine‐dining restaurant. The surprise marriage proposal was made during a romantic, fine‐dining experience at the M6m. The surprise proposal popped underwater was certainly very special […]
