Ali Naseer, Airport Manager, Soneva
With unforgettable 23 years of service in the Hospitality Industry, Ali Naseer has been a part of Soneva team for almost 20 years now. Ali joined the team as an Airport Representative back in 1999. Today, he is the Airport Manager of this admired team. Hotelier Maldives: Would you share with us how you developed […]
Hotel Asia 2019 wraps up!
Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd (MECS) wrapped up Hotel Asia 2019 – the largest hospitality tradeshow in South Asia. Together with the Sri Lankan Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS) and the Indian Exhibition and Conference Services (IECS), MECS organised the fifteenth edition of Hotel Asia! The four-day exhibition concurrently running the International Culinary […]
Naladhu Private Island Maldives anew Best Resort in the Indian Ocean the third year!
On 8 October 2019 at Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019, Naladhu Private Island Maldives was named Best Resort in the Indian Ocean. This marks the beautiful island resort’s third consecutive win. For the first time this year, the most prestigious and extensive awards from the travel industry were global in nature bringing together […]
Maagiri Hotel – Jewel for Business Travellers
Maagiri Hotel, is a newly constructed city hotel situated at one of the most premier locations of Malé. It conveniently faced the Airport/Hulhumalé ferry terminal on Boduthakurufaanu Magu, granting easy access to the airport via land or sea. The modern Maagiri Hotel is set oceanfront with a spectacular view of the surrounding islands near Malé, […]
Hotel Asia 2019 Kicks off on 07 October 2019!
The largest hospitality tradeshow in South Asia, Hotel Asia 2019, presented by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd, will commence on 07 October 2019 with the much-anticipated Culinary Challenge kicking off a day ahead. This year will be Hotel Asia’s 15th edition, attended by exhibitors and brands from 45 countries, including Sri Lanka, India, […]
GM’s View: Jean-Marc Michel, GM at Faarufushi Maldives
With over thirty years of global experience in the Luxury Hotels and Resorts, in more than 7 countries and 3 different continents; Jean-Marc Michel joined Faarufushi Maldives as a pre-opening General Manager on 1 July 2018. Faarufushi Maldives is a small coral island, with a big-time beauty positioned in the 5-star deluxe category. With striking […]
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives opens
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts opens its fourth property in the Maldives in the pristine Vaavu Atoll, a spectacular seaplane ride away from Velana International Airport (VIA). The Atoll being one of the lowest concentrations of tourist resorts in the Maldives, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives debuts as an ideal destination for leisure holidaymakers, setting a fresh standard […]
Exploring the 99% with TGI Maldives
Giuseppe D’Amato – Managing Director, TGI Maldives Pvt Ltd The start of the civil war in Sri Lanka in 1983 led Giuseppe D’Amato to decide to come to the Maldives as a means to escape the turmoil. Ceasing off his holiday in Sri Lanka, his first step in the now highly sought honeymoon destination was […]
Surfing the waves with Ryan Thoyyib
Is a holiday in the Maldives all about relaxing in the sun? Well, this tropical paradise is not just a popular destination among leisure holidaymakers. But these dotted islands across the vast ocean makes it the ideal destination for recreational holiday-makers such as people who love surfing. Surrounded by numerous coral reefs, the islands feature […]
Ahmed Shaheen, Director of Sales & Marketing, Crown & Champa Resorts
Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR) is one of the pioneers of the hospitality industry in the Maldives. Offering varied tastes and choices for guests to fancy, CCR’s plate keeps on growing. The dedicated and enthusiastic team at CCR is the pillars behind its success. One of the names that are instrumental in the progress of […]
GM’s View: Olivier Larcher, General Manager, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
A French national, Olivier Larcher, with his inventive, influential and multicultural working background, brings his passion to lead Accor Hotels’ newest, prestigious venture, Raffles Meradhoo Maldives with its intuitive gold-framed brand that’s been well-recognised for more than a 100 years. His hands-on and strategic approach in the pre-opening of the resort towards the actual opening […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli takes home three South Asian Travel Awards trophies
Jumeirah Vittaveli won three awards at the annual South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) in Galle, Sri Lanka, for Leading Luxury Resort in the Maldives, Most Romantic Resort in the Maldives and Most Romantic Resort in South Asia. Jumeirah Vittaveli has been awarded this regional recognition for the third year in a row since its first […]
