Jumeirah Vittaveli Launches Apprenticeship Programme
Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched an apprenticeship programme this Friday, 15 November, 2019. The Programme will host 14 students at the resort for a period of eight months where they will be trained in different areas of hotel management and hospitality. At a small function held at Jumeirah Vittaveli to mark the occasion, former president Excellency […]
The Maldives according to Dino
A Conversation with Dino Michael, Global Head, Waldorf Astoria Interviewed by Mohamed Mamduh, Managing Editor, Hotelier Maldives Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opened in July this year and is one of the most awaited resort openings in 2019. Located only 30 minutes by luxury yacht from Velana International Airport, Hotelier Maldives was invited for an exclusive […]
Coconut Spa: From the creation to the latest Evolution
It was a “liaison amoureuse” for the Pelta’s; a connection of love that brought them together, a “passionner” for diving, for massages, and more importantly, their “l’amour” for the paradisiacal islands of the Maldives; Those are the ingredients that Coconut Spa is made of. It came together with the launch of the Coconut Spa products […]
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2020; now open for Sponsorship!
The fifth edition of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers’ Forum is now open for sponsorship. Scheduled to take place on 2nd April 2020 at Crossroads Maldives, the event will feature keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions on a range of topics including sustainable tourism and human capital; two issues posing considerable challenges to the industry. Previous […]
Gili Lankanfushi to re-open on December 1, 2019
Following a fire incident on January 3, 2019, Maldivian Eco-Treasure, Gili Lankanfushi — a resort owned and operated by Singapore-based Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), had shut down its operations for a major reconstruction project. Gili Lankanfushi now has begun the countdown to the next chapter of Gili Story. On Sunday, this award-winning luxury resort has […]
Rahameeru: Genuinely Maldivian
Horizon Fisheries Pvt Ltd, integrated on April 30, 2003, operates a fisheries-related business within and outside the Maldives. After succeeding Maandhoo Fisheries Complex in Laamu Atoll, the company commenced its operations on September 16, 2003. The complex is the biggest of its kind in the country with a state-of-the-art canned tuna processing factory competent in […]
Azura – The turtle with a flipper of hope
The Olive Ridley Project (ORP) which was founded by Biologist Martin Stelfoc in 2013 was initially launched in response to the large numbers of entangled Olive Ridley turtles encountered during his trip to the Maldives. Since the initial launch, there had been a removal of 1,400 Ghost nets – and recorded a shocking 812 trapped […]
Woven Creations by Onestop
Often synonymous with the tropics, wickerwork furniture is a common sight at many Maldivian resorts. Aside from their rustic aesthetic, pieces furnished entirely in wicker are chosen for their lightweight properties—easy to shift around on an outdoor deck—and the way it complements the natural surroundings. But innovations in wickerwork mean that classic, natural wicker chairs […]
Claris the Mouse and Megan Hess’s seaside adventure at Vakkaru Maldives
Vakkaru Maldives welcomes internationally renowned fashion illustrator and author, Megan Hess, for this festive season. The exclusive launch of her third book in The Claris Collection, Claris: Bonjour Riviera is scheduled for 5 and 6 January 2020. Vakkaru Maldives will set the scene for the new French Riviera adventure of Claris, surrounded by glistening turquoise […]
Hotel Ocean Grand: Luxury, comfort and serenity with a view!
It is daybreak, as you stand in the balcony sipping from a hot cup of coffee, the cold and refreshing zephyr in your hair, as you gaze upon the captivating scenes unfolding in front of your eyes; the conifers and palm trees rocking back and forth with the wind, the waves crashing on the distant […]
An Issue of Connectivity: Mohamed Rizvi, Managing Director, Maldivian
Scattered over an archipelago across the equator southwest of mainland India, the Maldives islands are iconic and acclaimed as the epitome of an idyllic holiday escape. The first sight to welcome you as the pilots initiate the landing sequence is unparalleled; endless tropical islands dotting the horizon, their white sandy beaches and endless hues of […]
Iyashi Dôme: Embrace the future of spa, or risk being left behind!
Feeling great, while looking even greater is the new “in thing.” Most of the trends today are focused on achieving this result; good vibes only, while enjoying that beach-worthy body year-round. It is all about mind and body. And how does one accomplish this? The list of trends keeps growing, but let’s start with exercise […]
