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 […]
Martin van der Reijden, Vice President Operations, CROSSROADS Maldives & General Manager, SAii Lagoon Maldives
Martin van der Reijden is a dynamic hotelier with strong food & beverage and operations knowledge and an excellent range of international experience across all sectors of the hospitality industry. Spending many years with Hilton Worldwide, mostly in the operational department, Martin is an expert on renovations, rebranding and new openings, ending his 16-year-long stint […]
Constance Halaveli Maldives celebrates 10 years of excellence
Constance Halaveli marks an incredible milestone as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary in providing quintessential hospitality and luxury experience. At Constance Hotels and Resorts, genuine passion for hospitality has always been in our DNA and Constance Halaveli coins this passion with classic Maldivian hospitality allowing to create the fondest of emotions. With its new […]
What best suits Chinese visitors to the Maldives?
Around 300,000 Chinese tourists visited the Maldives in 2018, representing around 0.02 per cent of all the 162 million trips originating from Mainland China. These travellers are divided into two groups; big package tour groups spilling out of coach buses for sightseeing, shopping and endless selfies, and small groups of self-organised tourists, mostly younger, English-speaking […]
Liquid Pvt Ltd unveils Maldives’ first Nespresso showroom
Liquid Pvt Ltd has unveiled Maldives’ first Nespresso showroom. The outlet, located at M. Dhoores, Orchid Magu in Malé City, welcomed its first customers on June 15. Since 2009, Nespresso products are exclusively marketed and distributed in the Maldives by Liquid Pvt Ltd. The new Nespresso showroom offers a layout and design that intensifies the […]
TODDY: The untold story of Maldives
Toddy Inc. is a 100% locally owned company, specialising in the trade of souvenir apparel, that began as a mere past time between two brothers Ahmed ‘Riya’ Riyaz & Mohamed ‘Faya’ Fayaz. Following its registration in 2009, the brand was launched in 2011 at ‘Toddy Kuda Bandos Beach 2011 (TKBB 11).’ “Old x-rays, a box […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation by Shivendra Selvam, STR
Shivendra Selvam is the Account Manager – Central & South Asia for STR. He graduated from the Institute of Hotel Management – Aurangabad with an Honours in Hospitality Management and previously worked for Taj Hotels Resorts and Safaris. Shivendra’s responsibilities at STR includes account management and client servicing for Central and South Asia. He is […]
Coco Collection wants a summer intern to help rescue sea turtles
Coco Collection has launched an internship as part of its continuing partnership with the Olive Ridley Project – a charity that works to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect sea turtles in the surrounding Baa Atoll. The lucky competition winner will be flown out to Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu for two weeks in August, where they will […]
Riyan
The name itself portrays an important aspect in architecture: Riyan (27”) is the most convenient size traditionally used in architecture and primary linear measurement in building houses and boats. And it is at the core of the services offered at Riyan Pvt Ltd – a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm based in the Maldives – with over […]
