Hotelier Maldives partners with Hotel Show Dubai 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives has partnered with Hotel Show Dubai 2018 as an official Media Partner. Currently on its 19th year, Hotel Show Dubai is the largest, longest-standing and most prestigious hospitality trade event held in the Middle East and Africa. “Our aim with the signing is to connect the Maldivian hospitality market with the over 600 […]

Emilio Fortini appointed General Manager of Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Emilio Fortini as the new General Manager of the resort. Emilio is a seasoned hotelier with over 35 years of hospitality experience in the Asia Pacific region. Emilio joined Rydges Hotels & Resorts in 1995 and held several management positions specialising in F&B. […]

Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2016

Hotel Asia 2018 to take place in September

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dharubaaruge in Malé will transform itself to an International Expo called “Hotel Asia” which showcases a high profile exclusive exhibition from September 10 to 12, 2018. The event will be celebrating its 14th year continuously promoting the Maldives food, beverage, hospitality and tourism sectors. The tradeshow is the “crème de la crème” being one of […]

Coastline Foundation launches skilful workforce development programme at ‘TVEC’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the CSR projects of Coastline Group of Companies, Coastline Foundation, has launched training programmes at the Technical & Vocational Education Center (TVEC), in Baa Atoll Kihaadhoo. The training programmes were established to meet industry needs and build a skilful workforce for the technical and vocational industries of the Maldives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Speaking at the inaugural […]

Summer Island introduces 3D-printed artificial reef for coral protection

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer Island has added yet another coral farming method to its selection of successful coral farming projects by introducing Reef Design Lab’s MARS system to the fold. The MARS or Modular Artificial Reef Structure was designed by Reef Design Lab’s Alex Goad. The first of the MARS structures have been installed in Summer Island’s ‘Blue […]

Resort News Weekly Roundup

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chef Michele Mingozzi appointed Executive Chef at Kanuhura Maldives, unveils new Sushi Swing Bar at IRU Beach Chef Michele Mingozzi has been appointed as the new Executive Chef at Kanuhura Maldives. Chef Michele will be responsible for the resort’s eight dining outlets as well as numerous destination and special dining locations and experiences. He […]

Josh Kerr secures Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, scoring a perfect 10 on final heat

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the thrilling final day of action at the pumping surf of Sultans, Josh Kerr has taken the 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy with an impressive perfect ten point ride on the last heat of the finals. Kerr had won two of the three divisions on his way to the Grand Finale matchup with […]

Fadzlon Bakar appointed cluster DOSM for COMO’s Maldives resorts

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]COMO Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Fadzlon Bakar as cluster director of sales and marketing for the Maldives. COMO Hotels operates two luxury resorts in the Maldives, Como Cocoa Island and Como Maalifushi. Bakar’s experience in the luxury travel industry includes three years with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, 16 years with Four […]

Resort News Weekly Roundup

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shangri-La’s Villingili to host Finale of ABC’s The Bachelorette Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa is set to be featured in the highly-anticipated finale of ABC’s The Bachelorette as the home of the newest bachelorette, Becca Kufrin. The show, currently celebrating its 14th season, travelled to the tropical paradise of Villingili for its final episode […]

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island marks annual Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More than 50 volunteers from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island have, in celebration of Hilton Worldwide’s annual Global Week of Service, participated in two projects which are part of Hilton’s week-long celebration of the company’s year-round commitment to serving and enriching the communities where they live and work. To kick-off Hilton Worldwide’s annual Global Week of […]

South African Airways to commence Johannesburg-Gan direct flights

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]South African Airways (SAA) is set to commence direct flights between Johannesburg and Gan, Addu City. Operations between Johannesburg and Gan are set to be launched on November 24, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The airline will fly weekly to Gan and will operate an Airbus A340 with a capacity of 300 passengers. “The […]

Ooredoo celebrates 13th Anniversary

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo marks thirteen years since it began operating in the Maldives with the vision of enriching lives using their technologies and services. Over the past years, Ooredoo has made significant investments to power their nationwide 4G+ network in the Maldives which, as per the company, will enable the digital lifestyle of their customers and accommodate […]

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