LTI highlights the decade’s best new luxury hotels around the world
Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI) highlights the decade’s best new luxury hotels around the world. The list includes three luxury Maldives resorts; Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives, Soneva Jani Maldives and Velaa Private Maldives. The last decade has proven extraordinary in terms of the development and investment within the Global Luxury Hotel sector, with the emphasis on […]
Hazaña Hotel Advisory Launches in Asia Pacific and the Middle East
Former Hilton duo combine forces to launch new hotel advisory business Former Hilton executives, Daniel Welk and Andrew Perkins have joined forces as co-Managing Directors of Hazaña Hotel Advisory, a boutique hotel advisory business with the mission to be the partner of choice for hotel and resort investors in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. […]
Chef Profile: Glen Cooper, Executive Chef at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
Glen Cooper, the Executive Chef of JW Marriot Maldives Resort & Spa, has an outstanding history working with Resorts, Boutique and 5 Star City Hotels. A well-established hotelier not only experienced on the arts of modern cuisine but in all aspects of managing operations and leading teams from diverse cultural backgrounds. His notable pre-opening experiences […]
Eka Yuniari, Spa Manager, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
Ni Putu Eka ‘ Eka ‘ Yuniari – Spa Manager at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu comes from the world-renowned island for wellness and spa: Bali, Indonesia. Though Eka is an experienced Spa Manager, today; she did not begin her career as a spa specialist. Instead, her hospitality journey began in F&B. On pursuing a hospitality […]
The Hawks Pvt Ltd, Silver Sponsor, GM Forum 2020
The Hawks Pvt Ltd has partnered with Hotelier Maldives as a Silver Sponsor of GM Forum 2020. An annual event since 2016, the fifth edition of the forum will be held on April 2nd, 2020 at Crossroads Maldives. The Hawks Pvt Ltd is a prominent fuel import and distribution company, with over a decade of […]
Darmarathna Weerasingha, Director of Security, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Having served in an infantry unit for two years with an additional 12 years in special forces plus diplomatic security work at embassies in Sri Lanka, Darmarathna Weerasingha is well-appointed in his role as the Director of Security at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Looking at military service versus the hospitality industry in […]
Morteza Capital Announces First Regulated Hotel Investment Fund in the Maldives
Morteza Capital Ltd has announced the launch of its debut hotel investment fund, Maldives Hospitality Income Fund I (MHIF I), the first investment fund of its kind offered in the Maldives. MHIF I will focus primarily on mezzanine financing opportunities, such as expansion and refurbishment of operating hotels, last-mile financing for hotel developments, and distressed […]
One island many memories: Furaveri Island Resort & Spa
With more than 107 resorts in the Maldives and numerous new properties opening each year, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stand out from the crowd in this market of luxurious holiday destination. Pristine white sandy beaches, beautiful coral reefs in close proximity to the island, turquoise lagoons, breathtaking dive spots, natural tropical vegetation, culinary […]
Veligaa Corporate Customer Centre: Partnership, innovation, and knowledge at your reach
The need for you to look further is no more when you can satisfy all your hardware requirements from the same vendor. What began as a small hardware outlet in the heart of Malé is today a well-known brand that serves everyone, in all walks of life, providing materials and tools required for minor repairs […]
Banyan Tree Spa: A Sanctuary for the Senses
The introduction of oriental spas and combining the spa element with the hospitality industry was one of the most successful combinations of two industries complementing each other. Wellness trends are thriving around the world and today we see the success of spas especially within the hospitality industry in the Maldives. Banyan Tree Spa was first […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli announces ‘Great Vittaveli Gatsby’ Style Festive Season
Those looking to escape to tropical shores this festive season will not only enjoy the sand beneath their feet at the luxury Jumeirah Vittaveli resort in the Maldives but are set to experience unique activities and entertainment in keeping with the most wonderful time of the year. Situated in the South Male Atoll, the exclusive […]
An Issue of Connectivity: Edward Alsford, Chief Operating Officer, Manta Air
Earlier this year, a fourth airline ‘Manta Air’ started its operations in the domestic sector. To enhance the operations, Manta Air has commenced its seaplane operations this November. In this fourth edition of the four-part series, we feature an exclusive interview with Edward Alsford, Chief Operating Officer, Manta Air. Hotelier Maldives: How do you believe […]
