Fari Islands to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary
The Fari Islands, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, and Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will celebrate their second anniversary on May 25, 2023. In two years, the properties have established themselves as world-class resorts. On Wednesday, May 25, at the Fari Marina, the resorts will host Fari Islands’ two-year anniversary celebration. The event will showcase the […]
What Actions are Travelers Taking to Travel More Sustainably?
To protect the environment for future generations, travelers feel a responsibility to make more sustainable decisions. To understand travelers’ sentiments around sustainable travel, Booking.com gathered opinions from over 33,000 tourists from 35 different countries in an annual Sustainable Travel Report. There is a greater sense of urgency to make more eco-friendly choices. The percentage of […]
Upcoming Properties: Corinthia Maldives to Open in Q4 2025
Corinthia, a Maltese hotel operator has signed a management agreement to operate a resort in the Maldives. The resort, Corinthia Maldives is set to open in Q4 2025. The resort developer is a Maldivian company, Maarah Pvt Ltd, affiliated with Maarah Holdings Ltd, a United Arab Emirates company registered within the Dubai International Financial Centre. […]
Ajwad Abdull Wahaab Awarded Best Maldivian Chef at FHAM 2023
Ajwad Abdull Wahaab was named Best Maldivian Chef at the 2023 FHAM Global Culinary Challenge. This year Ajwad participated in five categories in the Global Culinary Challenge, hot-cooking lamb, hot-cooking beef, hot-cooking poultry, hot-cooking seafood, and traditional and modern Maldivian meal. Ajwad received two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal from the […]
What’s Stopping Travellers from Making the Sustainable Choice?
Travelers feel a responsibility to make more sustainable choices to safeguard the planet for future generations. Booking.com gathered insights from over 33,000 travellers from 35 countries to compile their eighth annual sustainable travel report. The report highlights that travellers’ desire eco-friendly travel but that cost and lack of credible information hinder action. The urgency to […]
The Wellness Club Promotes a Holistic Approach to Health
The Wellness Club is a collaborative facility of ADK Hospitals Pvt Ltd. and Heat Investments Pvt Ltd. The aim of the Wellness Club is to provide people of all walks of life access to fitness to improve the health and wellbeing of society. Whether you are seeking movement for aesthetics, as a preventative health measure […]
Best New Plant-Based Eats in Maldives Resorts
In recent years, the trend of vegan and plant-based diets has been on the rise, driven by concerns over animal welfare, environmental impact, and the health benefits. This shift towards plant-based eating has not only impacted the food industry, but also the hospitality industry. The Maldives is not an exception. More resorts are introducing new […]
Tourists’ Duration of Stay in Maldives Declines as Year Continues
The average duration of stay for tourists in Maldives has slowly declined since the beginning of the year. In January 2023, the average duration of stay was an impressive 8.1 days. The average duration of stay in February dropped slightly to 8 days. In March and April, the average stay was 7.8 and 7.6 days, […]
Joy Island Recruiting for Pre-Opening with Open Day Hiring
The Cocoon Collection is opening its third property in Maldives, Joy Island, in September 2023. To prepare for the pre-opening, the resort is hosting open day hiring with information sessions and walk-in interviews across the Maldives. Joy Island is looking for talented food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, culinary, finance, spa and engineering staff. Candidates […]
Maldivian Young Chefs to Participate in the Alen Thong Competition 2023
A team of Maldivian Young Chefs were invited to compete in the Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Challenge 2023 at the Emirates Salon Culinaire. The competition takes place from May 29-31, 2023 in Sharjah, UAE. Nine teams of young chefs will compete to create a full, internationally-themed 3-course meal, including a salad and appetizer, a plated […]
Brennia Kottefaru Opens New Wine Cellar
Brennia Kottefaru has opened a brand-new wine cellar to captivate guests with an unparalleled wine-tasting experience. The newly unveiled wine cellar is a testament to the resort’s commitment to providing an extraordinary escape for wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. Exquisitely designed, the cellar boasts a meticulously curated collection of prestigious wines from renowned vineyards across […]
FHAM Hosts Awards Ceremony to Conclude the Global Culinary Challenge
On May 11, 2023 Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) hosted an awards ceremony to conclude the Global Culinary Challenge at Maldives National University. The awards ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, esteemed judges, the event organizers, sponsors, and the competing chefs and national teams. This year, FHAM was held on May 8-10, 2023 at […]
