Dusit Thani Maldives Partners with Local Brand Ogaa
Dusit Thani Maldives has partnered with local soap brand Ogaa as part of the resort’s commitment to support local products and culture. The collaboration will offer guests handcrafted soaps, shampoo, and bath bombs as a welcome gift. Ogaa takes its name from the Dhivehi word “Ogaatherikan,” which means caring, and follows its Founder Azu’s vision […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Makes Key Leadership Appointments
The soon-to-open Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has appointed Alexandre Glauser and Kiran Sonawane as the resort’s general manager and director of sales and marketing. As general manager, Swiss national Alexandre Glauser oversees the highly anticipated official debut of the 80-villa luxury resort. Alexandre brings a wealth of expertise in hotel openings and operations in various markets, […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Nine Maldives Resorts Awarded Forbes 5 Star Rating 2022 Nine Maldives resorts have earned the Forbes Five-Star accolade. The resorts include Cheval Blanc Randheli, Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, JOALI Maldives, Kudadoo Maldives Private Island, One&Only Reethi Rah, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, Velaa Private Island […]
Maldives Marketed in the US
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has taken part in AdventureELEVATE 2022 to promote the Maldives in the US market. The event took place from 3rd to 5th May in Oregon, United States, and is hosted by Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA). AdventureELEVATE 2022 is an intensive educational and networking conference that brings together […]
Gili Lankanfushi Celebrates Island-Grown Produce with New Menu and Chef’s Table
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives has launched a new plant-based menu and Gili Garden dining experience. Led by Executive Chef Harinath Govindaraj, the new menu is a celebration of the organic produce grown in the resort’s organic Gili Garden, where guests can now experience a full Chef’s Table tasting experience. Chef Hari has been an instrumental member […]
Local and Work Permit Offer by The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives has launched an exclusive package for locals and work permit holders ahead of Eid holiday. The ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ package includes a stay in one of the resort’s stunning villas, breakfast, complimentary use of snorkelling equipment and a daily 30-minute kayak or paddleboard rental. You also enjoy access to scheduled group […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Launches Drone Research Project
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has launched the first guest-collaborative drone project in conservation technology science. In partnership with British PhD researcher Melissa Schiele, this initiative creates a new standard in the tourism industry. The state-approved drone research will support a major data collection project to monitor ocean pollution of plastics, its impact on sea […]
