Savaadheeththa Dhathuru Set Sail to Journey through the Maldives

‘Savaadheeththa Dhathuru’ yacht rally organised by the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) commenced on 5th February 2022 from HA. Hoarafushi, the most northern atoll of the country. The rally will take a course of three weeks to reach the end point in Baa Atoll, depicting the voyage of Boduthakurufaanu, one of the most revered […]

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Soneva Fushi Brings Jaipur Literature Festival to the Maldives Soneva has partnered with Teamwork Arts, producer of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival, to bring JLF to Soneva Fushi. Starting from March 13 to 22, the event is spread over ten days and two weekends and will be held at stunning locations across the island. JLF […]

Fairmont Maldives Launches State-of-the-art Sustainability Lab

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has unveiled the latest in a series of pioneering environmental projects – the Sustainability Lab. This new project will turn plastic waste into bespoke souvenirs and unique products, educate guests and empower local communities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on 3rd February 2022 at the resort. The event was attended […]

Maldives Government Targets 1.6 Million Tourist Arrivals for 2022

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that the Maldives expects 1.6 million tourist arrivals this year. Delivering his annual presidential address to the Maldives’ parliament on 3 February 2022, President Solih addressed the positive performance of the tourism industry in 2021. The Maldives had exceeded the initial target of one million arrivals. He also stated […]

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Introduces The Signature Collection by Hideaway

On the 33-hectare five star island, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has opened nine new extravagant villas that redefine secluded and barefoot luxury in the Maldives. The Signature Collection by Hideaway was officially launched on 4 February 2022, inviting guests to experience the unique concept- ‘resort in a resort’. The ultra-luxurious villas are situated on […]

Tourism Updates from the Maldives – January 2022

Maldives welcomes over 109,000 tourists in the first month of 2022, a 48 per cent increase compared to the same period of 2021. There are thirty-three international airlines operating to the country and over 81 per cent of the registered tourist facilities have reopened. As of 27 January 2022, there have been 109,842 tourist arrivals, […]

Ooredoo Maldives Appoints Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Ooredoo Maldives has appointed Mr. Khalid Hassan M A Al-Hamadi to the position of managing director and chief executive officer, effective from 1st February 2022. Mr. Al-Hamadi is a Qatari national with several years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He has served as a board director at Ooredoo Maldives and has previously held several […]

Shaima Ali Appointed Group and Marketing Manager at Four Seasons Resort Maldives

Shaima Ali has been promoted to the position of group and marketing manager at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Shaima entered the hospitality industry at the age of seventeen when she graduated the Four Seasons Apprenticeship program with training in all areas of Rooms Division, where she specialized in Reservations for six months. […]

Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry

Executive Chef – Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort Avani’s first and soon-to-open property in the Maldives is hiring an executive chef, who will be responsible for leading the overall kitchen operations of the hotel. Key Duties You will train and manage kitchen team members, supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities, estimate food consumption and purchase of food, select and develop […]

Patrick de Staercke Appointed General Manager at Emerald Faarufushi Resort and Spa

Emerald Faarufushi Resort and Spa has appointed Patrick de Staercke as the resort’s general manager. A Belgian national, Patrick brings in a wealth of knowledge leading multiple resorts in Maldives. He has grown in the field from various roles from director of food and beverage, to pre-opening resident manager until he reached the position of […]

Gili Lankanfushi Appoints Charlotte Rous Communications as UK PR Representative

Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives, has appointed Charlotte Rous Communications to handle UK public relations. The appointment comes at a significant time for the award-winning eco-resort, which celebrates its ten-year anniversary in 2022 and follows a complete refurbishment of all 45 villas in 2019. Gili Lankanfushi enjoys an unspoilt island location in the Maldives’ North Malé Atoll, […]

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JOALI Maldives Donates to Three NGOs in the Maldives JOALI Maldives is a passionate supporter of environmental conservation, community engagement and women empowerment. To foster these values, the resort donated funds raised by guests and hosts over the festive period to support three nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) working in the Maldives. The donations were handed over […]

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