Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa introduces MICE facilities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has introduced new facilities and concepts for meetings, incentives, conferences and special events. The resort has also introduced creative catering services with each venue offering a one-of-a-kind ambience and exceptional experiences. For meetings and conferences, The Library has a capacity of up to 20 persons and is equipped with computers, […]
The GM’s View: Anton Birnbaum, W Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anton Birnbaum is the General Manager of W Maldives. An Austrian native, he has worked for major brands such as T-Mobile, DO & CO or SPAR in Austria prior to joining the Starwood team. Birnbaum was promoted to the top position after serving eight years as Executive Assistant Manager at Le Méridien Vienna, where he […]
MATATO holds 5TH Maldives Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, MATATO, has on Sunday night honoured Maldivian tourism and hospitality with establishments with the 5th edition of the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards. Held at Olhuveli Beach as Spa, Bandos Maldives came out as the night’s biggest winner, taking home the most awards, including the Leading Family Resort, […]
Planhotel Hospitality Group and Jeunes Restaurateures d’Europe join forces to bring Dining with the Stars 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Planhotel Hospitality Group and Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe (JRE) have joined forces to celebrate the third edition of their successful culinary extravaganza, Dining with the Stars. Some 49 star chefs from across the whole of Europe will once again bring their culinary expertise to the enchanting island resorts of Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi in […]
Maldives to develop halal resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The government has announced plans to develop a halal resort in the Maldives. The announcement was made last Thursday at the opening ceremony of the Islamic and Finance Industry Conference held at Bandos Maldives. The Sharia-compliant resort will be developed by the Maldives Centre for Islamic Finance (MCIF). Speaking at the ceremony, vice president Abdulla […]
Festive Season highlights at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is set to celebrate Christmas and New Year with a host of activities for its guests. On Christmas Eve, the evening will commence with a Christmas cocktail party, followed by a delectable five-course Christmas dinner. Highlights include pan fried foie gras and cinnamon crumble, confit of turkey terrine, seafood symphony with […]
Maldives wins big at South Asian Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Several hotels and resorts in the Maldives have won awards in 18 categories at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA). The awards were presented at a gala ceremony held on 16 November at the Mount Lavinia hotel in Sri Lanka. The Amari Havodda Maldives resort won the award for Leading Beach Hotel/Resort, with Coco Bodu […]
Chinese check-in to AHTIC to check-out tourism opportunities in Sri Lanka
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka has announced that it will be welcoming a VIP delegation from China, to the inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC) in Colombo in November, organised by Bench Events and Sri Lanka Tourism Club. The delegation, comprising leading investors and hoteliers, has been facilitated by the Centre of Asia Hotel Forum. Among […]
Maldives wins Best Remote Beach Destination award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has won the award for Best Remote Beach Destination at the annual Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards ceremony took place on 14 November at the Park Hyatt Dubai. Musab Abdulla, Counsellor at the Embassy of Maldives in Abu Dhabi accepted the award on behalf of Maldives. “By securing […]
Solarelle Insurance – Maavadiya
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A dynamic new power in the insurance industry, Solarelle Insurance is focused on finding new and innovative ways of reducing risks and losses for both individuals and organisations. Backed by a team of experienced insurance professionals, the company is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions that can be customised to suit the diverse needs of individual […]
Tourism committed to fight climate change – COP 22
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The role of tourism in implementing the Paris Agreement was on the table on the occasion of the 22ndSession of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP22). The International Symposium of the Sustainable Tourism Programme of the United Nations 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP), held during COP 22, discussed how […]
What luxury travellers want in 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The year 2016 saw a steep decline in the number of luxury travellers arriving in the Maldives, where more travellers opted for the budget options now available in influx. The year also has already seen a number of new 5 star properties open, with more to come by the end of the year, as well […]
