Waldorf Astoria to return to Maldives with Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts—Hilton’s luxury brand—is set to return to the Maldives in 2019 with the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Located on South Malé Atoll, the resort will occupy three islands. According to Waldorf Astoria, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives, meticulously planned for 2019, will balance effortless elegance and tropical wonder. It will be reachable […]
Maldives Travel Awards: Guesthouse Edition 2017 open for nomination
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MATATO Maldives Travel Awards: Guesthouse Edition 2017 has been opened for nominations. Maldives Travel Awards, organised by Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), is the prize created to celebrate the commitment, Excellence and Expertise in the Maldivian Tourism Industry, and was first launched in 2012, according to MATATO. Maldives Travel Awards celebrates […]
David Stepetic appointed General Manager at Gili Lankanfushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]David Stepetic has been appointed the General Manager at Gili Lankanfushi. Over the past five years, the resort has set the benchmark for barefoot and understated luxury in the Maldives, with 45 sophisticated over-water villas and a serious commitment to sustainability, reads a statement by the resort. David Stepetic joins Gili Lankanfushi from Jumeirah Dhevanafushi […]
The Residence Maldives by Cenizaro gears up for fifth anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Residence Maldives by Cenizaro is gearing up for its fifth anniversary, unveiling a special offer coinciding with the anniversary celebrations. The Residence Maldives is inviting guests to celebrate its success from the past five years with an exclusive “Five” deal. The special deal comes with many complimentary offers, including a meal plan upgrade, 50-minute […]
Cocoon Maldives’ Kite Festival to feature Italian Fly Kite Champion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives has opened its doors for travellers to experience the best of tropical sunshine and joyous holidays at Cocoon, this September. This September, Italian Fly Kite Champion Eddy Angelino of Free Sport Kite, will be bringing a whole new added value for stay vacationers, says Cocoon Maldives in a statement. This humongous event is […]
Baros Maldives features enhanced grill dining
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The popular Cayenne Grill at Baros Maldives has been reopened with an enticing new menu for intimate beachside dining in a natural setting. Tables are set in open-sided pavilions as well as under an enlarged thatched roof on an expanded wooden deck now extending over the tranquil waters of the Baros lagoon. The surrounding tropical […]
Chef Willment Leong hosts Masterclass ahead of Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge
A masterclass featuring star Singaporean chef Willment Leong was held at the Hulhulé Island Hotel’s Ras Maalam ballroom on Saturday, 26 August. The class, now in its fifth edition, was hosted by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) and Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS) and saw close to a hundred participants, most of whom will be taking […]
Ooredoo Maldives launches nationwide broadband
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo has announced the expansion of its broadband network to all corners of the Maldives, with the launch of Faseyha Home Broadband. “Since receiving our ISP license, our vision has been to ensure that families and businesses across the Maldives have access to high-speed broadband services, and the vast opportunities that come with it,” says […]
Maldives to attend the International Housekeepers’ Summit 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Housekeepers Forum (MHF) has invited all housekeepers to Asia’s largest gathering of hospitality professionals. Hospitality professionals – Housekeepers, General Managers, Purchase Heads, and Laundry Managers – from across 11 countries will converge at the 2nd edition of the International Housekeepers’ Summit being organised at Sahara Star Mumbai on September 8 and 9, 2017. The […]
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo welcomes first guests
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mercure Maldives Kooddoo has welcomed its first savvy travellers to the island renowned for its lush greenery and pristine beaches. Conveniently situated adjacent to Kooddoo domestic airport, the hotel is the first beachfront property directly accessible via a 55-minute flight from Malé without the need for a speedboat journey. “We are delighted to offer one […]
Sheraton Maldives appoints Simon Joublanc as the new Executive Chef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Simon Joublanc as the new Executive Chef of the resort. Chef Simon has over 20 years of experience in the culinary arts, says a statement by Sheraton Maldives. Chef Simon’s experience includes work alongside world-famous Chefs at Michelin Star restaurants across the world […]
Coco Bodu Hithi welcomes Michelin star Chef Tom Kitchin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Bodu Hithi has partnered with Michelin star chef, Tom Kitchin, to bring his culinary skills to host two exclusive dinners at the five-star property in October. According to Coco Collection, as part of the collaboration, Tom Kitchin will host the exclusive dinners, which will offer a six-course tasting menu for the resort’s award winning […]
