Two Properties of Villa Hotels & Resorts Unveil Rooftop Solar Panel Systems
Villa Hotels & Resorts announced that two of the brand’s properties, Sun Island and Paradise Island, have unveiled rooftop solar panel systems. Built as part of the company’s advanced initiatives towards sustainable living, the brand stated that each of the solar panels will reduce the resorts carbon dioxide levels while protecting the natural ecology of […]
LANALA – Eco-Swimwear Meets Maldivian Beauty
With Additional Writing by Naza Nazeem, Loolua Mohamed and Shahudha Mohamed Built upon Hussen Abdulla and his family’s shared understanding of the dire need for environmentally-friendly products, LANALA is a pioneering swimwear brand founded on a praiseworthy pursuit. The brand’s aim is to create eco-conscious swimwear with recycled materials, and consequently draw attention to the […]
Average Duration of Stay Hits 8.5 Days in August
Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism show that the average duration of stay by tourists is 8.5 days for this month, as of August 17. As per the data, the number stood at 9 days in January, but dipped during the following months, seeing the lowest numbers in May with a duration of 7.2 […]
Hetalkumar Doshi Joins Baglioni Resort Maldives as Wellness Practitioner
Baglioni Resort Maldives has announced that Dr. Hetalkumar Doshi has joined the resort as a practitioner during August 2022. Dr. Hetalkumar Doshi, from Mumbai, has treated many patients and trained thousands of students in various therapies. He has spent the last 28 years travelling throughout India to provide therapeutic and relaxation techniques specializing in pain […]
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) Celebrates 40 Years of Service
Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), has celebrated its fourty-year anniversary on 12 August 2022. MATI is a non-governmental, non-profit organization led by some of the pioneering individuals responsible for the inception of tourism in Maldives. The organization was formed in 1982, 10 years after the first tourist arrived in the Maldives, to address the […]
One&Only Reethi Rah Appoints Andreas Porias as GM
One&Only Reethi Rah has announced the appointment of Andreas Porias as its General Manager, effective 19 August 2022. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Andreas has held key operational roles in numerous properties in New York and the United Kingdom, including The Lanesborough Hotel, The Dorchester, and The Gleneagles Hotel, where he was Hotel […]
Kuramathi Appoints Two Key Team Members
Kuramathi Maldives has appointed Anjali Masih as Director of Human Resources and Sara Scroglieri as the Resident Marine Biologist. Hailing from India, Anjali has two decades of experience in several hospitality brands and owning companies in the United Arab Emirates. Prior to moving to Kuramathi, she was the Director of Human Resources & Training in […]
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives Unveils ‘Bucket List on the Beach’ Dining Experience
Gili Lankanfushi, an eco-resort in the Maldives has announced a ‘Bucket List on the Beach’ offering, with a variety of dining experiences for guests. The bucket list includes Sensory Supper in the Sand, Sommerlier’s Tasting Table, Seafood Under the Stars, Battle of the Bartenders, and Castaway Canapés & Cocktails Sunset Experience. Starting at USD 250 […]
W Goa to Takeover Bar and Kitchen of W Maldives
W Hotels’ 5-star resort, W Goa, is set to bring authentic Indian flavours and mixology to W Maldives in a first of its kind bar and kitchen takeover. The three-day takeover will kick off with “Taste W Goa at W Maldives” on 24 August, with W Goa’s Director of Beverage Kshitij Goel and Sous Chef […]
5° North by Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives Introduces New Dining Experience
Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives has introduced a new, exclusive dining experience at 5° North, situated on a special platform, with uninterrupted sea and sky views. The platform, located exactly 5 degrees North of the Equator over the island’s lagoon, offers a private and secluded experience for couples and families. Available for a minimum of two […]
The Flourishing Coffee Market in Maldives
Coffee is a great way to start a day, and to many people it is an essential part of their daily routine. Surprisingly, prior to 2002, tea was the beverage of choice in the Maldives! Coffee arrived first as Melitta filter coffee, closely followed by LavAzza in 2003, paving the way for a whole new […]
FIRST LOOK: Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa
The world renowned Hilton Hotels and Resorts debuts its family-friendly, five-star private retreat, Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, on a lush tropical island in North Malé Atoll! Located just 20 minutes away from Velana International Airport (VIA), the all-pool villa resort highlights a mindful approach to gastronomy, holistic wellness, and exclusive amenities for travellers […]
