Lux* South Ari Atoll Launches New Eco-Initiatives
LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas has announced their latest sustainability initiatives: Edible straws, biodegradable cups and plant-based “beef”. The biodegradable straws, made from cooked rice flour, tapioca starch and water, can last up to one hour before they soften and eventually dissolve. Coffee lovers can also have their favourite ice blends to-go in […]
Cafe del Mar Maldives; Networking Partner for GM Forum 2020
Famous for its masterfully curated chillout ambience and world-class music compilations, Cafe del Mar has recently brought its world-renowned international lifestyle brand to the shores of the Maldives for the first time, at Crossroads Maldives. Coming on board as a sponsor of the next GM Forum in April 2020, the venue will also host the […]
Nurture Art: Conservation through Art
On November 13, 2019. Coco Collection unveiled its new art programme, ‘Nurture’, by hosting its first exhibition under this initiative. South African Artist, Mbongeni Buthelezi is the first artist to take up residence at Coco Bodu Hithi. The art residency program, ‘Nurture’, focuses on the importance of the environment and wildlife conservation. Known for his […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli Launches Apprenticeship Programme
Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched an apprenticeship programme this Friday, 15 November, 2019. The Programme will host 14 students at the resort for a period of eight months where they will be trained in different areas of hotel management and hospitality. At a small function held at Jumeirah Vittaveli to mark the occasion, former president Excellency […]
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2020; now open for Sponsorship!
The fifth edition of the Hotelier Maldives General Managers’ Forum is now open for sponsorship. Scheduled to take place on 2nd April 2020 at Crossroads Maldives, the event will feature keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions on a range of topics including sustainable tourism and human capital; two issues posing considerable challenges to the industry. Previous […]
Gili Lankanfushi to re-open on December 1, 2019
Following a fire incident on January 3, 2019, Maldivian Eco-Treasure, Gili Lankanfushi — a resort owned and operated by Singapore-based Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), had shut down its operations for a major reconstruction project. Gili Lankanfushi now has begun the countdown to the next chapter of Gili Story. On Sunday, this award-winning luxury resort has […]
Claris the Mouse and Megan Hess’s seaside adventure at Vakkaru Maldives
Vakkaru Maldives welcomes internationally renowned fashion illustrator and author, Megan Hess, for this festive season. The exclusive launch of her third book in The Claris Collection, Claris: Bonjour Riviera is scheduled for 5 and 6 January 2020. Vakkaru Maldives will set the scene for the new French Riviera adventure of Claris, surrounded by glistening turquoise […]
Air Italy returns to the Maldives
Air Italy — second-largest airline in Italy, arrived in the Maldives today, October 30 2019. The first flight to the Maldives under the 2019/20 winter schedule of Air Italy landed at the Velana International Airport Maldives. At the ceremony held to grace the occasion, at Maamehi Executive Lounge; a message by the Italian Ambassador was […]
STO Seeking Buyers for ‘Ekulhivaru’ Island
State Trading Organization PLC (STO) is seeking potential local or foreign firms interested in buying the Leasehold Rights of ‘Ekulhivaru’ Island, which has been leased to STO for the purpose of resort development. STO intends to find a buyer or investor to develop a resort at the Island. Ekulhivaru Island is situated at Noonu Atoll, […]
Gulf Air commences flights to Maldives
Flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain — Gulf Air commenced its operations to Maldives on October 27, 2019. The historic inaugural flight of Gulf Air GF144 landed Velana International Airport at 06:10 a.m. local time. Upon arrival, the landing aircraft was greeted with a water cannon salute. Gulf Air is the first commercial airline […]
Al Shaali Marine Maldives named ‘Best Exhibit’ at Maldives Marine Expo 2019
At the fifth edition of Maldives Marine Expo Al Shaali Marine Maldives was named as the ‘Best Exhibit’. Maldives Marine Expo is the Official Exhibition of National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), organised by Blak Pvt Ltd. At the ceremony held to mark the closing of the Marine Expo 2019, Ismail Shareef, the Operations Manager […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives’ Coral Garden
Increasing efforts have been made over recent decades to cultivate corals in processes termed coral ‘gardening’, ‘farming’, ‘propagation’ or ‘restoration’. Coral cultivation gets the benefit of coral colonies’ ability to get attached to artificial solid structures. Several such coral gardening projects have been established since Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives’ opening in 2017—where coral pieces from […]
