Maldives Guide for Solo Female Travelers
The Maldives is a beautiful island nation and an ideal destination for solo female travelers seeking a peaceful getaway. The Maldives has emerged as a leader in wellness travel. The island’s pristine beaches, lush nature and luxurious wellness treatments are ideal for solo female travelers looking to unwind and reconnect their mind and body in […]
Younger Luxury Travelers More Likely to Use Travel Agents
Maldivian travel agents may have to focus and shift marketing to attract younger generations. A recent report by flywire revealed that younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials, (63%) are more likely to use travel agents to book trips compared to Gen X (54%) and Boomers (45%). The survey found 67% could not imagine traveling without […]
Product Review: Pentair Prowler Robotic Cleaners
Pentair Prowler Robotic Cleaners offer a pristine level of pool cleaning by scrubbing and vacuuming along the pool’s floor with an active brush for deeper cleaning. The prowlers clean thoroughly up to the waterline by easily mounting to the walls. The cleaners filter up to 100 microns. The robotic cleaner cleans efficiently by scanning the […]
Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Appoints Steven Phillips as General Manager
Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives welcomes its new General Manager, Steven Phillips. He has a rich experience in working with some of the fast growing, multi-cultural and international luxury brands in the world including business hotels, golf resorts and luxury private island resorts. Steven has worked all over the world including the Maldives, Japan, Malta, […]
Global Tourism Industry Deal Activity Sinks by 60.4% YOY in February 2023
Despite strong projections from organizations like UNWTO anticipating tourism to return to pre-pandemic levels in some regions this year. The global tourism industry is still rebounding from the pandemic, as evident by a significant drop in deal activity. The industry saw a steep year-on-year, 60.4% decline in deal activity in February 2023 according to GlobalData. […]
Chef of the Month: Mohamed Shujau
Mohamed Shujau is the Chef de Cuisine at Kalhu Odi Maldivian Restaurant at Crossroads Marina Growing up in a large family in Hithadhoo, Addu, Shujau was surrounded by food from an early age. His father would provide fish that his mother and grandmother would prepare or pickle for family meals, events, and gatherings. Disillusioned by […]
Sun Siyam Resorts Promotes Mohammed Shihab and Ahmed Naufal
To boost and strengthen its business development team and to take the company’s commercial strategy to new heights, Sun Siyam Resorts has recently promoted Mohammed Shihab to Group Director of Sales & Marketing, and Ahmed Naufal to Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing. Mohammed Shihab, Group Director of Sales & Marketing In his new role, […]
Tantalizing Ramadan Menu and Special Offers at Maagiri Hotel
Maagiri Hotel has curated a special iftar menu for Ramadan 2023. Break your fast with a beautiful sea view among friends and colleagues. Indulge in a variety of local delicacies, including shorteats and mashuni. Enjoy mouthwatering Indian and continental main courses and desserts. Fresh juices and healthy salads are available for a lighter breakfast. Maagiri […]
Boundary Extension and Adjustment Under New Resort Boundary Regulations
The Ministry of Tourism launched a new set of Boundary Regulations on 14 March 2023. The regulations operate to repeal and replace the set of regulations earlier known as Boundary Regulations 2012, including all amendments brought to them. The regulations largely speak of the same subject matter, but some new provisions are introduced and others […]
Pontiac Land Receives First Green Loan in Maldives for Fari Islands Development
The Fari Island’s luxury property developer Pontiac Land Pvt. Ltd. converted $180 million in bank loans into green loans. The Fari Islands were built with sustainability as a driving value. This loan conversion was possible after the Fari Islands received the Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) Advanced Certifications, indicating the resort is zero […]
Updated Boundary Regulations for Maldives Resorts Explained
The Ministry of Tourism launched a new set of Boundary Regulations on 14 March 2023. The Regulations operate to repeal and replace the set of regulations earlier known as Boundary Regulations 2012, including all amendments brought to them. The Regulations largely speak of the same subject matter, but some new provisions are introduced and others […]
FHAM Hosted Global Culinary Challenge Workshop
Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) held its Global Culinary Challenge Workshop on March 20, 2023 at Champa Central Hotel. The workshop was an opportunity to provide information for chefs interested in the Global Culinary Challenge. FHAM is the premier international hospitality trade fair in the Maldives. The exhibition and Global Culinary Challenge will be […]
