Naladhu Private Island announces buyout offers
Naladhu Private Island, dubbed the exclusive retreat for the elite, has announced buyout offers starting at US$50,000 per night. Home to 20 private houses on the edge of a pristine lagoon in South Malé Atoll, Naladhu Private Island lives up to its name with coral-fringed beaches lapped by azure seas, and unspoiled natural jungle at […]
Vlad Reyes, General Manager, JA Manafaru
Inspired by the possibilities and excitement that the hospitality industry offered, Vlad Reyes changed his university major after the first semester, from engineering to hotel and restaurant administration. And he never looked back. Presently the general manager at JA Manafaru, Vlad was called in to reposition the upscale property to attract a diverse range of […]
Raffaella Colleoni, General Manager, The Barefoot Eco Hotel
With a fascination for the world of travel and hospitality, the exuberant Raffaella Colleoni started out in the industry when she was very young. Her captivation with travel took her across the globe with her family, and after studies in language and tourism, she finally joined the hospitality bandwagon at the age of 21. A […]
Sea Gear: Inspired by the Sea
Your Marine Supplier Sea Gear has just recently celebrated its five year anniversary. It took a special concept to stand out against long-established competitors on the market and become one of Maldives’ biggest suppliers. Led by a team of capable professionals who are experts in their fields was key to this successful set-up. Sea Gear […]
Seasoned Hotelier Noel Cameron Takes Helm as Huvafen Fushi’s New General Manager
Timeless Maldives icon Huvafen Fushi has welcomed Noel Cameron back to the position of General Manager, nine years after his first appointment. With an impressive track record in the hospitality industry, including leadership roles with some of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotels and hospitality brands, Noel brings exceptional creativity and expertise to the role […]
The Maldivian soap story – art, science and love
The Chase The husband and wife duo, Azu and Hussain had a simple dream; to create body and bath products infused with art using a selection of sustainable ingredients which has an affinity to their home, the Maldives. The chase of discovery and perfecting the right blend and infusions of a hand-made cold-processed soap bars […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru launches “Baa Football Challenge”
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru launches a community football tournament titled “Baa Football Challenge.” It is the country’s biggest resort-organised football event, initiated and sponsored by Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, with Tourism Minister Ali Waheed presiding over the opening ceremony. “There’s no doubt about it: football brings people together. So what better way […]
Seagull Café: An ever-present Place of Charm
With a sense of nostalgia and well-known to almost every Maldivian, Seagull Café has been in operation for over two decades and the thatched roofs and sandy garden are things synonymous with the café ever since its beginnings. With its long history, its focus is still unwavering; keeping up with the times, serving fresh healthy […]
A.V.S. appointed as BBM’s new COO
Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) has welcomed A.V.S. Subrahmanyam as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) in June. Maldives would be the seventh country he would be calling ‘home,’ having previously completed expat managerial assignments in Russia, Malaysia, UAE, Sri Lanka and Fiji. AVS holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, preceded by an MA […]
Topo Design Studio: Fundamental & Necessary design endeavours
Topo Design Studio, a boutique multi-disciplinary design practice striving to produce innovative and inspiring spaces that allow nature to be the star of the show, came about 10 years ago. Although the heart and soul of the business is landscape architecture, the company noticed a significant increase in clients requesting for integrated design solutions that […]
Women in Hospitality: Nasreena Ali – From a small business owner to a sous chef
The woman who has earned it all, Nasreena ‘Natti’ Ali is someone who came from humble beginnings to reach the top. As the Sous Chef at Dhigali Maldives, Nasreena has quashed the beliefs and stereotypes that surround the hospitality industry and has proven that women can be as successful both professionally and personally. Nasreena Ali, who […]
Faarufushi Maldives: Small Coral Island, Big-Time Beauty
Topographically located in North Maalhosmadulu Atoll, which is more commonly known as Raa Atoll, Faarufushi Maldives is a haven for seekers of harmony amidst contemporary luxury that co-exists with the natural phenomena of a healthy coral island. The newly opened resort is easily reachable within less than an hour by a domestic flight or seaplane […]
