MOPA Launches Waste Segregation Model Island Programme on Kudahuvadhoo
The Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA), together with the organization’s partners and the Dh. Kudahuvadhoo Council, officially launched the Waste Segregation Model Island programme on Dh. Kudahuvadhoo, on 17th February 2022. The launching ceremony was attended by MOPA officials and Dh. Kudahuvadhoo Council Members, as well as representatives of key partners – Male’ Aerated Water […]
Mandarin Oriental to Open a New Resort in the Maldives
From 2025, Mandarin Oriental Group has announced they will manage a new resort on a trio of private islands in the Maldives. Currently under development, the resort will stretch across three islands on the Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male’ Atoll. Expect 120 villas including 56 over-water dwellings and 64 on the beach as well as […]
Ibiza & Dubai’s O Beach Weekender Is Coming to the Maldives
O Beach Ibiza is marking its tenth anniversary with a weekender in the Maldives – offering four days in paradise with all-inclusive five-star accommodation, beach parties, brunches and more. The ultimate paradise island experience is aimed at all those who love the high life and will take place from 24 to 29 November 2022 at Crossroads […]
Chef Adil Joins Salt Café & Restaurant as Executive Chef
Award-winning Maldivian Chef, Mohamed Adil has joined Salt Café & Restaurant as its new executive chef. A dedicated and passionate chef with a natural ability to interact with both guests and fellow team members, Chef Adil has an energy and desire to learn that has taken him from his first role as an apprentice at […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
General Manager (pre-opening) – Amari Kudakurathu Maldives ONYX Hospitality Group is hiring a general manager for its upcoming property in Raa Atoll, Maldives – Amari Kudakurathu. Key Duties The general manager will lead and supervise relevant activities within all departments of the hotel operation, be responsible for the commercial results of the operation as well […]
Tourism Yearbook 2021 Released
The Ministry of Tourism Maldives has published the Tourism Yearbook 2021, which presents the overall performance of the tourism industry in 2020. Tourist Accommodation The tourism industry of the Maldives started with just 280 beds in 1972 and by 2020, the aggregate had reached over 51,500 beds. Mainly four types of accommodation are permitted under […]
Tourism Investment Opportunities Highlighted in Virtual Forum
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the advent of tourism, nineteen new Maldivian virgin islands have been opened to foreign investment. This news was shared by Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom on Thursday 10th February 2020 at a Virtual Webinar on Opportunities for Tourist Resorts Development in the Maldives and attended by ambassadors. “Today’s forum is […]
Maldivian Partners with Emirates Airlines
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives, to explore codeshare, interline, and joint holiday package opportunities. The two carriers are reviewing a codeshare agreement that will enable Emirates’ customers to conveniently book and connect from Male’ to more than fifteen domestic destinations and the international destinations served by […]
Hilton Titled Most Valuable Hotel Brand by Brand Finance
Brand Finance has named Hilton the world’s most valuable hotel brand in its 2022 Global 500 Report. Hilton led both the hotel and broader tourism sector with a brand value of USD12 billion, an increase of 58 per cent compared to pre-pandemic valuation. “Now that lockdown rules have eased in most countries, the tourism sector has seen […]
Coco Bodu Hithi Welcomes Chef Skye Gyngell as February’s Visiting Chef
Coco Bodu Hithi welcomes Chef Skye Gyngell as part of the resort’s ongoing signature Chef Residency programme, Savour. Australian Chef Skye Gyngell is one of Britain’s most respected and acclaimed chefs, most recently having been named Female Chef of the Year by Square Meal. Skye is chef patron at the well-known restaurant, Spring at Somerset […]
THE OZEN COLLECTION Begins a Year of Wellness
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO have curated a year filled with meaningful wellness activities for guests. The resorts are hosting a series of wellness practitioners as well as conducting weekly wellness activities at ELENA Elements Of Nature spa and wellness centre. ELENA Elements Of Nature is inspired by the elemental energies – Wood, […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Director of Talent & Culture – Constance Halaveli Constance Hotels & Resorts is hiring a skilled professional to join the Halaveli team as director of talent & culture. Key Duties The director of talent & culture supervises and provides consultation to the Management on strategic plans, team member’s acquisition, retention & development, compensation, benefits, budget, labour […]
