Planhotel Diamonds Resorts Organizes FAM Trip for Russian Travel Agents
Planhotel Diamonds Resorts have organized a familiarization trip (FAM) for 11 Russian travel agent partners to two of their Maldives properties, with the aim of promoting Maldivian tourism in the Russian markets. The trip was designed to familiarize the agents with the brand architecture of the resorts and to give them the opportunity to experience […]
Brennia Kottefaru Awarded ‘Best Hotel’ by Voyage Prive
Brennia Kottefaru has received the “Best Hotel” award for the year 2022 by Voyage Prive, a luxury travel club that specializes in premium holidays. The award is given to the hotel with the most room nights, marking Brennia Kottefaru as one of the most desired holiday destinations worldwide this year. Ali Zahir, Chairman of Brennia […]
Villa Hotels & Resorts Offers Benefits for Visa Cardholders
Visa and Villa Hotels & Resorts have signed a partnership agreement to offer exclusive benefits to Visa cardholders when booking holidays at their resorts. With this partnership, Visa cardholders can benefit from exclusive stay offers at the villas and suites of Villa Hotels & Resorts, with additional rewards including dining and spa amongst others. To […]
Secret Paradise Joins Forces with K. Guraidhoo for World Clean-Up Day
Local tour company Secret Paradise, joined forces with the community of K Guraidhoo to recognise World Clean-Up Day. World Clean-Up Day is a global social action program that is held annually to tackle the global solid waste problem. Each year on the 17th of September volunteers from across the world in over 191 countries come […]
Starlit Dining with Two Starred Michelin Chef Nick Brill at Patina Maldives
Patina Maldives treated invited guests to experience the gastronomic delights Two-star Michelin chef Nick Brill had devised to launch the new menu at The Fari Beach Club proving a rare treat for any food lover. With sand underfoot, and stars above, the diners were treated to a sumptuous selection of palette pleasing flavours, textures and […]
Chef Awards Announced to Commemorate Golden Year of Tourism
The Chefs Guild of Maldives (CGM) has launched the Chef Awards in homage to the 50th Golden Year of Tourism, an industry that has elevated the culinary profession within the Maldives to a global level and provided an ever-increasing number of passionate chefs, a platform from which to showcase their skills. The CGM Chefs Awards […]
Conservation Projects and Initiatives at OBLU SELECT Sangeli
In January 2019, OBLU SELECT Sangeli initiated a reef conservation program in response to global warming, ocean acidification, and pollution. The first step was to build a coral nursery to help restore the lost coral cover. Located in the main lagoon, the nursery uses the coral line method with 151 coral fragments twisted into seven five-meter-long […]
“A Magical Baros Tale” Journey at Baros this festive season
Renowned for its idyllic ambiance, alluring comfort, and endless bewitching experiences, Baros Maldives is preparing to welcome the festive season with “A Magical Baros Tale” journey from 22nd December through to 7th January 2023. With unparalleled gastronomic highlights, exhilarating excursions, and the freedom to relax at your home-away-from-home; this holiday season at Baros will be […]
Constructing Paradise – AIMA Construction and Second-generation Resorts in the Maldives
With Additional Writing by Leesha Haneef and Nazaha Nazeem AIMA Construction Pvt. Ltd is one of the most experienced and prolific resort developers in the Maldives. It is a 100% Maldivian owned and family operated business, with an impressive portfolio of resorts and mega construction projects, linked to renowned international brands and hoteliers such as […]
Nova Maldives, A New Star is Born
Nova, the new property developed and managed by Pulse Hotels & Resorts, was launched with a ‘big bang’ on Saturday evening. A special familiarisation visit, gala dinner and an exciting launch party with a line-up of local artists. A group of business partners and industry connoisseurs were in attendance. Nova is located in Ari Atoll, […]
Diana Vergara Appointed Resident Marine Biologist at Vakkaru Maldives
Vakkaru Maldives Resort has appointed Diana Vergara as the new resident marine biologist to enhance guest experiences and the private island’s marine biology programs. Diana’s role includes raising environmental awareness among guests and researching and monitoring the house reef and the coral around the island. She will also lead snorkeling excursions and give informational lectures […]
The Westin Maldives Appoints Sergey Elkin as the Director of Sales & Marketing
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has announced the appointment of its new Director of Sales & Marketing, Sergey Elkin, who will use his passion for luxury brand travel to further enhance to the success of the 70-room wellness-focused resort. In his role, Sergey will be responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing initiatives and maintaining […]
