Heritance Aarah: Maldives’ first LEED-certified resort

Heritance Aarah the newest addition to Aitken Spence Hotel portfolio has been awarded the internationally recognised LEED Gold certification. This all-villa Premium All-Inclusive resort is the first property in the Maldives to receive this award. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) buildings save energy, water, resources, generate less waste and support human health. LEED […]

Hotel Asia 2019 wraps up!

Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd (MECS) wrapped up Hotel Asia 2019 – the largest hospitality tradeshow in South Asia. Together with the Sri Lankan Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS) and the Indian Exhibition and Conference Services (IECS), MECS organised the fifteenth edition of Hotel Asia! The four-day exhibition concurrently running the International Culinary […]

Naladhu Private Island Maldives anew Best Resort in the Indian Ocean the third year!

On 8 October 2019 at Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019, Naladhu Private Island Maldives was named Best Resort in the Indian Ocean. This marks the beautiful island resort’s third consecutive win. For the first time this year, the most prestigious and extensive awards from the travel industry were global in nature bringing together […]

Hotel Asia 2019 Kicks off on 07 October 2019!

The largest hospitality tradeshow in South Asia, Hotel Asia 2019, presented by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd, will commence on 07 October 2019 with the much-anticipated Culinary Challenge kicking off a day ahead. This year will be Hotel Asia’s 15th edition, attended by exhibitors and brands from 45 countries, including Sri Lanka, India, […]

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives opens

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts opens its fourth property in the Maldives in the pristine Vaavu Atoll, a spectacular seaplane ride away from Velana International Airport (VIA). The Atoll being one of the lowest concentrations of tourist resorts in the Maldives, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives debuts as an ideal destination for leisure holidaymakers, setting a fresh standard […]

Jumeirah Vittaveli takes home three South Asian Travel Awards trophies

Jumeirah Vittaveli won three awards at the annual South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) in Galle, Sri Lanka, for Leading Luxury Resort in the Maldives, Most Romantic Resort in the Maldives and Most Romantic Resort in South Asia. Jumeirah Vittaveli has been awarded this regional recognition for the third year in a row since its first […]

Patisserie Art with Sebastian Pettersson at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Under the palm trees on Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa’s white sandy beaches in the Maldives, the sweet life in paradise becomes an absolute hotspot for dessert lovers in the fall: from 27 October to 10 November 2019, the award-winning Swedish pâtissier Sebastian Pettersson is spoiling the luxury residence guests with its sweet temptations. He […]

Accor Group launches the most generous all-inclusive resort in the Maldives: Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort

Set amidst 18 hectares of lush tropical flora and fauna on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort will open its doors today. The all-inclusive resort boasts 122 decadent villas, including two exclusive Aqua Villas featuring bedrooms submerged beneath the turquoise waters for a truly memorable experience of the region’s marine life up close. […]

Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced Christmas and New Year 2019-20 festive activities

Although it is still late summer, Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced an amazing festive programme to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2019-20. Discovery of pristine beaches, amazing refreshments, fun activities for kids and plenty of quality relaxation for adults can be expected by the guests! The spacious and award-winning all-pool villa resort in the […]

Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives launches reef-friendly sunscreen!

The reef-friendly sunscreen has been launched by Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives. They encourage the divers and snorkellers to use the reef-safe sunscreen as it protects marine life from the adverse effects of two harmful chemicals, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate. Thus, will help to protect the precious coral life. The resident marine biologist at the resort, Peter […]

This autumn enjoy Mediterranean flavours with Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives’ innovative menu ‘Pesto, Pistou’

With the launch of Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives’ latest global menu – ‘Pesto, Pistou’, international guests and local residents are invited to savour the flavours of the Mediterranean, this autumn. For a brand synonymous with culinary excellence for over seventy years, the expert chefs at Mövenpick have perfected a new and innovative variety of pesto’s […]

‘Minus 6 Meters’ at OZEN by Atmosphere

The brand-new underwater restaurant at OZEN by Atmosphere opened the doors to an unparalleled, immersive dining experience. ‘Minus 6 Meters’ – M6m is the first underwater restaurant within the South Malé Atoll and the first in the Maldives to be included on an all-inclusive plan. M6m: an open sea venue that’s truly a world away, […]

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