Cosentino: Beauty and performance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cosentino Group, headquartered in Almeria, Spain is a global, family owned business that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for architecture and design. Cosentino has been in business for the past 26 years for Silestone quartz and as a leading company in the stone industry, Cosentino currently distributes its products in more than 90 […]
Beyond the beach bungalow
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Back in 1972, when the Maldives embarked on its journey of becoming a world-class destination that would eventually find its place on people’s bucket lists, little thought went into the design of tourist accommodation. At the time, such spaces were often made of coral stone, mortar and tin. In some cases, like with Gasfinolhu in […]
Cocoon Maldives Introduces a New Concept of Hospitality
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives, the first design resort in the Maldives was opened on 26th December 2016. The 5-star family-friendly resort blends the stunning Maldivian beauty with the best of Italian design by LAGO, the award winning Italian designer. The resort is based on the principle of ‘affordable luxury’ and welcomes honeymooners, SCUBA divers and leisure travellers […]
Marine marvels at Hurawalhi Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Opened in December 2016, Hurawalhi Maldives is one of the newest properties in Faadhippolhu (Lhaviyani) Atoll, that has put marine conservation and sustainability at the forefront of their unique hospitality efforts. Led by a resident marine biologist and run in close cooperation with Prodivers Maldives and the Manta Trust, the resort is home to the […]
International Congress on Ethics and Tourism: promoting shared responsibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Held in the framework of the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Congress will discuss the global sustainability agenda, particularly issues of governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), responsible consumption patterns, universal accessibility as well as effective management models for natural and cultural resources. On the agenda […]
The wellness revolution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The global wellness economy is now valued at USD 3.7 trillion according to the Global Wellness Institute. Since its inception in 2007, the Global Wellness Institute has conducted landmark research studies into the global wellness arena, and the non-profit organization’s most recent research reports the global wellness industry to have grown by 10.6% from 2013 […]
INIA rebranded Velana International Airport
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has on Monday declared the rebrand and name change of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. The decision was made after Cabinet consultations; focusing on the transformation of the airport in line with the Administration’s economic vision. First developed pursuant to a deceleration on 1st May 1964, the establishment of an airport […]
Allied Insurance introduces “Niyaama” Hull Insurance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allied Insurance Company has officially launched its Hull Insurance campaign “Niyaama” at a press conference held at Mookai Suites last week. Speaking at the press conference, Allied Marketing Manager; Niushad Shareef stated that the purpose of this campaign is to increase awareness about the mandated Hull Insurance Total loss cover among the boat owners of […]
Health retreats with elite personal trainer Harry Jameson at One&Only Reethi Rah
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One&Only, the award-winning collection of ultra-luxury resorts, has partnered with elite personal trainer and health and fitness expert Harry Jameson, to create three exclusive retreats at One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives next year. With the first retreat taking place in January, there is no better way to kick start the New Year than with […]
Maalhos seeks investor to develop City Hotel.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The island of Maalhos in Baa Atoll is seeking investors to develop a 50 bed city hotel in the island, the first of its kind in the UNESCO biosphere reserve. The island council announced the bid opening, noting that it is seeking to develop the south eastern side of the island as a tourist […]
Brand new “Visit Maldives” website launched
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation launched the brand new “VisitMaldives” website with new interactive features targeting both the members of MMPRC and the general public at an event held at Hotel Jen on 20th December 2016. The event was attended by representatives of various stakeholders of the Maldivian tourism industry. The day’s proceedings included […]
STR acquires AM:PM
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]STR, a data benchmarking and analytics specialist, has acquired AM:PM, a hotel data and intelligence specialist. Through the acquisition, STR will enhance its global-leading hotel data and analytics platform with AM:PM’s market intelligence and interactive online database and mapping tool. “AM:PM has developed an innovative platform for the U.K. and Ireland, and we are excited […]
