Ahmed Jihad, Butler, St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Ahmed Jihad’s 25-year long journey in the hospitality industry started as most journeys do – with a life changing spark of interest. As a young boy living in an island on the south, he was fascinated by the stories he heard from the resort workers from his neighbourhood. They would return to the island on […]

Secret Paradise Joins Forces with K. Guraidhoo for World Clean-Up Day

Local tour company Secret Paradise, joined forces with the community of K Guraidhoo to recognise World Clean-Up Day. World Clean-Up Day is a global social action program that is held annually to tackle the global solid waste problem. Each year on the 17th of September volunteers from across the world in over 191 countries come […]

Starlit Dining with Two Starred Michelin Chef Nick Brill at Patina Maldives

Patina Maldives treated invited guests to experience the gastronomic delights Two-star Michelin chef Nick Brill had devised to launch the new menu at The Fari Beach Club proving a rare treat for any food lover. With sand underfoot, and stars above, the diners were treated to a sumptuous selection of palette pleasing flavours, textures and […]

Chef Awards Announced to Commemorate Golden Year of Tourism

The Chefs Guild of Maldives (CGM) has launched the Chef Awards in homage to the 50th Golden Year of Tourism, an industry that has elevated the culinary profession within the Maldives to a global level and provided an ever-increasing number of passionate chefs, a platform from which to showcase their skills. The CGM Chefs Awards […]

Conservation Projects and Initiatives at OBLU SELECT Sangeli

In January 2019, OBLU SELECT Sangeli initiated a reef conservation program in response to global warming, ocean acidification, and pollution. The first step was to build a coral nursery to help restore the lost coral cover. Located in the main lagoon, the nursery uses the coral line method with 151 coral fragments twisted into seven five-meter-long […]

“A Magical Baros Tale” Journey at Baros this festive season

Renowned for its idyllic ambiance, alluring comfort, and endless bewitching experiences, Baros Maldives is preparing to welcome the festive season with “A Magical Baros Tale” journey from 22nd December through to 7th January 2023. With unparalleled gastronomic highlights, exhilarating excursions, and the freedom to relax at your home-away-from-home; this holiday season at Baros will be […]

Constructing Paradise – AIMA Construction and Second-generation Resorts in the Maldives

With Additional Writing by Leesha Haneef and Nazaha Nazeem AIMA Construction Pvt. Ltd is one of the most experienced and prolific resort developers in the Maldives. It is a 100% Maldivian owned and family operated business, with an impressive portfolio of resorts and mega construction projects, linked to renowned international brands and hoteliers such as […]

Nova Maldives, A New Star is Born

Nova, the new property developed and managed by Pulse Hotels & Resorts, was launched with a ‘big bang’ on Saturday evening. A special familiarisation visit, gala dinner and an exciting launch party with a line-up of local artists. A group of business partners and industry connoisseurs were in attendance. Nova is located in Ari Atoll, […]

Olive Ridley Project Launches Sea Turtle Photo-Identification Campaign

Olive Ridley Project, an NGO working to protect sea turtles and their habitats, is launching a digital campaign called “Become a Citizen Scientist”, to encourage sea-turtle photo-identification submissions in the Maldives. The campaign will be conducted on ORP’s social media and via training events for stakeholders and the public. An open event titled ‘The Turtle […]

Marriott International Maldives, MNU Launches LIVE FULLY Activation

Marriott International Maldives has launched the Live Fully activation as a collaboration with Maldives National University (MNU). According to Marriot International, the objective of this collaboration is to nurture and create the future talent pipeline for Leadership roles focused on the local talents within the company. The key aim of this event was to highlight […]

Five Fabulous Spa Therapies at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi is offering a multi-level spa that is one of the largest in the Maldives. ELE | NA, an acronym for the Elements of Nature, taps into the elemental energies for a healing spa experience. From traditional massages to a fully equipped hair and beauty salon — there’s something for everyone, be it […]

JOALI Maldives Supports Ungoofaaru School to Enhance Educational Facilities

JOALI Maldives has opened a Reading Park and Special Education Needs (SEN) classroom at Ungoofaaru School, in Raa Atoll, to enhance the schools’ educational facilities. According to the resort, a total of USD 20,000 was donated to Ungoofaaru School to finance the project. This included building one of the largest Reading Parks in Maldives, inclusive […]

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