Chef Adam Schihab Publishes Second Cookbook, The Islander Chef Global
The Islander Chef Global is an illustrated cookbook written by Maldivian Chef, Adam Schihab. The cookbook has over 250 recipes Chef Adam has collected from working around the world. It also features special dishes from ten renowned international chefs. The cookbook was officially launched by the Maldivian ambassador on March 7, 2023 at the Maldivian […]
Designating and Awarding an Integrated Tourist Resort Development
On December 27, 2020, the Maldives’ government introduced a legislative framework for integrated tourist resort (ITR) development as a separate tourism product in the Maldives. What is an ITR Development? An ITR development is a project that combines a variety of tourism products including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, yacht marinas in a single project. The project […]
8 Resorts with Egg-citing Easter Programs
Easter in Maldives is just around the corner, with many resorts offering a special festive program of thematic activities. Enjoy tropical egg hunts on the beach, performances and gastronomic experiences for a lovely Easter holiday in Maldives. Hotelier Maldives identified eight resorts with egg-cellent Easter events and activities. The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Featured Image: […]
Census Reveals Resorts May Struggle to Maintain Local Staff Quotas
The 2022 provisional Maldives Population and Housing Census results reveal that 70% of resort island residents are foreigners. The total recorded resident population of resort islands is 52,396, comprising 15,687 Maldivians and 36,707 foreigners. The census defines resident population as the population who have been living in Maldives for more than one year or intend […]
Batik Air Malaysia to Fly Daily to Maldives Via Colombo from May 12
Batik Air Malaysia will begin flying daily to the Maldives via Sri Lanka from May 12, 2023. This is the first time Batik Air Malaysia will operated flights to Maldives. Prior to the pandemic, the airline flew to Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2020. Bookings can already be made online. The flight-time from Malaysia to […]
Supplier Spotlight: Steel Hardware
Steel Hardware was founded in 2005 by four brothers, with backgrounds in logistics, business, and engineering. The beginning was humble. With zero capital, the brothers opened a small retail shop with one employee in Malé. Capitalizing on the booming resort development industry, the company has grown to one of the Maldives’ leading hardware and construction […]
Interview with The Island Couple, Nasrulla & Priya at OBLU SELECT Lobigili
The Island Couple, Nasrulla Mohamed and Priya Dubey, are a hospitality power duo at the adult-exclusive resort OBLU SELECT Lobigili, the Island of Love. Nasrulla Mohamed serves as the Island Chief. His wife, Priya Dubey is the Front Office Supervisor. Married long before joining the resort’s pre-opening team, they leave no stone unturned in ensuring that […]
White Tern Residence Serviced Suites, A Beachfront Home Away from Home
White Tern Residence offers luxurious serviced suites along the finest stretch of beachfront in Hulhumale, Maldives. The chic accommodation option recently opened its doors to provide guests unparalleled comfort, privacy and oceanfront views in the Greater Malé area. White Tern Residence is home to two types of open concept suites, Ocean View Suites and Deluxe […]
Cybersecurity Job Demand in Global Tourism Industry up 54% Last Year
With increased digitization, the travel and tourism industry must strengthen its cybersecurity to protect the data of both operators and guests. The awareness and urgency of cybersecurity within the industry is evident by the increased demand for cybersecurity professionals. Last year, cybersecurity job listings in the global travel industry rose 54% year on year, according […]
Last Minute Holiday To Maldives: A Traveller’s Guide
Sometimes you just need to pack up and go. The Maldives is one of the few jewels on Earth that defies the phrase, the journey is better than the destination. It is wise to plan vacations ahead of time, but in those rare cases that you find yourself at the mercy of last-minute planning, knowing […]
5 Best Kids Clubs in Maldives Resorts
Maldives is no longer a destination just for honeymooners, the pristine isles are becoming a popular destination for family holidays. Parents traveling to the Maldives can still enjoy romantic moments by utilizing the excellent child care services provided by the resort’s Kids Clubs. The Kids Clubs go above and beyond to provide educational and entertaining […]
Skin Candy Launches First Wellness Training Academy in Maldives
Skin Candy Maldives, with the support of Elena Spa, launches the Maldives’ first Wellness Training Academy aimed at educating and empowering wellness therapists in the island nation. Opening in May, the academy will certify therapists at the International CITBAC level, the gold standard in the spa and wellness industry. Graduates will be able to enter […]
