Brad Calder Awarded Best General Manager Worldwide at Hotel Travel Awards
Brad Calder, cluster general manager of Hurawalhi Island Resort and Kudadoo Maldives Private Island, has been titled ‘Best General Manager Worldwide’ at the Hotel Travel Awards 2021. The Hotel Travel Awards recognises and rewards hotels worldwide based on the exceptional service and facilities they provide to their guests. They use a stringent inspection procedure carried […]
Vaccinated Travellers Allowed Quarantine-Free Travel between Maldives and Singapore
With Maldives among the countries of Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme, fully vaccinated passengers are now allowed quarantine-free entry into Singapore. The first VTL flight from Maldives was operated by Singapore Airlines on 16 December 2021. Ms Susan Yong, General Manager- Maldives, Singapore Airlines said: “The commencement of VTL flights from Male to Singapore […]
Kagi Maldives Spa Island Welcomes Wellness Practitioner Thinley Om
The Maldives’ ultimate holistic wellness destination, Kagi Maldives is hosting visiting practitioner Thinley Om for a 90-day residence until February 2022. During her stay, guests will enjoy group Sound Healing sessions at the Baani Spa, workshops about traditional Bhutanese Medicine and more. A senior wellness practitioner at The Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, a 5-star luxury wellness […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli Marks Third Anniversary
Sun Siyam Iru Veli is celebrating three years since its opening in Dhaalu Atoll on 15th December 2018. To revel the occasion, the resort closed their à la carte outlets and hosted a series of events starting with a special evening management cocktail at Fresh Water, an exceptional pool bar where guests were greeted with […]
Thai AirAsia to Resume Direct Flights to Maldives from Bangkok
Thai AirAsia will resume scheduled flights between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) from 22nd December 2021. This will mark the resumption of international services by the airline. Thai AirAsia will operate two flights every week on Sundays and Wednesdays and will operate an Airbus A320 with the capacity of 150 […]
Marriott Set to Open 30 Luxury Hotels in 2022
Marriott confirmed at ILTM Cannes that it is poised to open more than 30 hotels worldwide in 2022. With seven properties already in the Maldives, including the J. W Marriott, St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, W Maldives, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, Ritz Carlton Fari Islands and Le […]
The Nautilus Presents ‘Moments of Togetherness’ Package for Valentine’s Day
The Nautilus is inviting couples to design their own romantic getaway at the ultra-luxury bohemian hideaway in Baa Atoll. The resort’s new Moments of Togetherness package includes an unimaginable range of romantic experiences, from cinema under the stars to a personalized spa journey. The Nautilus features twenty-six beach and ocean houses that each comes with […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Siyam World Launches The Beach House Collection The Beach House Collection at Siyam World is an exclusive and sophisticated enclave of twenty-four show-stopping one- to six-bedroom Residences, also available to investors on 35-year lease with guaranteed returns. Owners can opt for a 5 per cent per annum return on their investment, or alternatively 40 per […]
Justin Swart Appointed General Manager at Cora Cora Maldives
Cora Cora Maldives has appointed Justin Swart as general manager. He brings in over fifteen years of experience in the luxury hotel industry to the new all-inclusive property in Raa Atoll. Born in South Africa, Justin began his career in the hospitality industry as a sports and leisure manager and quickly gained experience as a […]
Freedive Maldives to Launch Neyvaa 2, A New World Record Attempt
Freedive Maldives, the first local freediving school in the country is set to execute Neyvaa 2 in 2022, an attempt to set a new world record as ‘most people performing static apnea simultaneously’. Static apnea is a discipline in which a person holds their breath underwater for as long as possible while floating on the […]
Atmosphere Launches New Sub Brand Colours of Oblu in India
Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts, a thriving hospitality group from the Maldives has launched its sub brand Colours of Oblu in India. With a strong portfolio of six resorts in the Maldives, the group’s Chief Commercial Officer Stephane Laguette and Vice President of Communications Sarah Walker Kerr recently indulged in a series of road shows in […]
GM Forum 2021 Post Event Report Now Available for Download
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2021 post-event report is now available to download. GM Forum 2021 took place on 23rd September 2021 at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. The fifth edition of the forum saw the attendance of over 90 delegates representing 50 hospitality brands. This year’s GM Forum discussed topics on the themes of airline connectivity, […]
