BBM, MECS host pastry masterclass with Chef Edwin Leow
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Special Masterclass in Pastry with award-winning Chef Edwin Leow has been held in Hulhulé Island Hotel. Chef Leow is a Pastry Art Champion, Singapore National Team Champion and a winner at the IKA Culinary Olympics 2016. The event held at the “Ras Maalan” ballroom of HIH was jointly hosted by Maldives Exhibition and Conference […]
Reveries Diving Village celebrates 5th Anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Reveries Diving Village celebrated their 5th anniversary over the weekend, by hosting a traditional Maldivian banquet, as well as a music show to the local population of Laamu Gan. A large crowd from Laamu Gan joined in on the festivities along with senior executives from Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd, the proud owners of Reveries […]
Introducing ‘Kandiland’ – An unparalleled kids club
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandiland is one of a kind. Not only is it one of the largest in the country, it’s also the most fun! It’s a kids haven where the focus is on the huge pirate-ship wet area, complete with slides, tunnels and water cannons. There’s a large water-play zone with misted hoops, water shoots and a […]
Coco Collection, ORP welcome country’s first fully-equipped Turtle Rescue Center
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Collection and Olive Ridley Project (ORP) inaugurates the country’s first fully-equipped Marine Turtle Rescue Center with a resident veterinarian in Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. The center, equipped with laboratory and surgical facilities, was officially inaugurated by Nasrulla Ali – Resident Manager at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. The center is headed by Dr. Claire Petros, […]
Revenue Management Workshop fully booked!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Revenue Management Concept Workshop organized by IDeaS and Hotelier Maldives in association with Champa Central Hotel has been fully booked with an overwhelming response from the hospitality and other support businesses. To be held on 15 and 16 February, the event is coordinated and marketed in the Maldives by Perspective Pvt Ltd, the […]
Tourism Ministry to penalize tourism facilities which fail monthly-stats submissions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ministry of Tourism warns guesthouse and safari operators against failing to submit monthly tourism statistics. Referring to data from 2016, the Ministry noted that only a few number of guesthouses and safari operators had submitted monthly-reports, as mandated by the Tourism Statistics Regulation (2011/R-19). In a circular, the Ministry said that failure to submit monthly-reports […]
U.S.-based Dream Hotel Group to develop Indian Ocean’s largest fully-integrated resort in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New York-based hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group on Monday announced the development of two luxury properties in the Maldives. The Chatwal Maaga Maldives and Dream Gasveli Maldives will be developed in partnership with Alpha Kinam Holdings, and are set to open in 2019 and 2020, respectively. “Last year, we signed more new […]
BML unveils nationwide campaign to support local communities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has announced an extensive program of initiatives to support local communities. At a special event held at Champa Central Hotel, BML unveiled ‘Aharenge Bank’, a nationwide campaign to underline the Bank’s commitment to, and bond with, the communities and people of Maldives. To kick off this campaign, the Bank will present a […]
Experience the Extraordinary; Hurawalhi Maldives, now open
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Island Resort, a 90-villa adult-only luxury resort, has officially opened its doors. The enchanting island is located on the north-western edge of Lhaviyani Atoll, comes with the world’s largest underwater restaurant, and was officially inaugurated by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. “Whether above or under the water, Hurawalhi is about experiencing the extraordinary,” Patrick […]
Centara Grand holds event in Mandhoo as part of environmental initiative
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A team from Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa Maldives carries out a cleaning event in Mandhoo Island of Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. The cleaning programme, held under the banner ‘Environmental Trip to Local Island’, was conducted as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and Green Activities programme. “We at Centara Grand believe it is our […]
BML reaffirms commitment to expand presence around the country
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has reaffirmed its commitment expand its presence and support local communities. Noting that the company finished 2016 with strong gains, the national bank announced its plan to invest MVR 300 million this year to further expand into the atolls. Emphasizing that BML is re-investing its profits in local communities, CEO & Managing […]
Sun Siyam property recognised among top 25 luxury hotels in Sri Lanka
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka’s Sun Aqua Pasikudah, operated by Maldivian company Sun Siyam Resorts has been recognized among the best by TripAdvisor Travelers’ choice Award 2017 and Booking.com Guest Review Awards 2016. The Travelers’ Choice Award is based on millions of reviews from travelers all around the world on an annual basis. Sun Aqua Pasikudah was chosen […]
