Singapore Airlines Takes Delivery Of World’s First Boeing 787-10
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 from Boeing’s production facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. SIA is the world’s first airline to take delivery of Boeing’s newest aircraft variant, which is due to enter commercial service next month. The aircraft – the first of 49 787-10s that SIA has on […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Offers New White Platinum Plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With its new extensive White Platinum Plan, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa caters to the needs of all visitors, from transfers to culinary delights, fine drinks, and experiences around the resort. Upon arrival at the airport, the Hideaway team warmly welcomes you and takes you by speedboat to the island of Dhonakulhi. On-site for the […]
SilkAir to increase frequency to Maldives by four additional flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, announces that it will be operating four additional weekly flights to the Maldives starting March 27. With the additional flights, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will fly a combined total of 18 weekly flights to the Maldives. SilkAir launched its inaugural flight to the Maldives in October 2015, starting […]
Soneva to introduce the world’s first fully sustainable surfing programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Renowned luxury resort operator, Soneva, has announced its plan to introduce “Soneva Surf”, the world’s first fully sustainable surf programme in May 2018. The launch is planned on the first day of the surfing season, which extends from May to October. As Maldives has become a well-known surfing destination, the programme will tap into the […]
Visit Nature’s Playground by Private Jet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands are now accessible via private jets as Dhaalu Airport is now open to serving, 24 hours a day. Just a 10-minute speedboat ride away from the airport lies Nature’s Playground, a private emerald resort that is composed of overwater pool villas fanning out over the vast lagoon. Dubbed ‘The Crescent’, the villas […]
Asia Prestige Management (APM) to invest in Maldives Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After securing Ranveli Island Resort in December 2017, Asia Prestige Management (APM) is rebranding the resort as Zazz Island Resort. The acquisition is part of APM’s strategy to expand into key Asian markets and to strengthen the presence of their brand, Zazz. Located in South Ari Atoll and just 25 minutes away from Velana International […]
Ali Farooq appointed as new Operations Manager at Kurumba Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ali Farooq, who has been employed at Kurumba Maldives for over 17 years and was serving as the resort’s Food & Beverage Manager, has been appointed as the resort’s Operations Manager. The first resort to open in the Maldives, Kurumba spearheaded the hospitality industry of the country and has served guests for the past 45 […]
Centara appoints new VP of Human Resources to support expansion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Hotels & Resorts, which currently operates two properties in the Maldives, has announced the appointment of Rujapa Hamnilrat as Vice President Human Resources. Rujapa has over 20 years of experience in human resources in consulting, general administration and organisational development for leading companies such as Accenture, Kimberly-Clark, and Robert Bosch. Before joining Centara she […]
Diamonds Resorts Maldives teaches young Maldivians the art of hospitality
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Under Switzerland based PlanHotel Hospitality Group’s CSR initiatives, their Maldivian properties, Diamonds Resort Thudufushi & Athuruga introduced an international high school in collaboration with the Amelia Rosso Foundation in 2017. The one week program, now in its second year, is designed to introduce the fundamentals of hospitality to young Maldivians. In 2018, 12 students were […]
Maldives to compete for first time at Asian Pastry Cup 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Team Maldives – comprised of Chef Aminath Hameed, Chef Ibrahim Fareed, and Chef Indra Kumar Limbu – are set to represent the Maldives for the first time at the Asian Pastry Cup 2018. The three chefs, Chef Aminath Hameed from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and Chef Ibrahim Fareed from Soneva Fushi along with Chef Indra […]
A far reaching tourism concept: Focus on ecological and social responsibility at ITB Berlin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Reef conservation in Maldives”, “transformational experience” and “social impact” are some of the key topics that a case study of “In Focus” tours by Urban Adventures examined at this year’s ITB Berlin. The presentation, held on March 9, at the ITB Berlin Convention on the Adventure Stage at Hall 4.1, discussed key issues and possible […]
Spreading the word as Maldives plans ambitious expansion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB Berlin) newsroom reveals that in order to attract markets globally, as is the plan of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), several factors come into play. Marketing authorities and teams within the leisure industry in the Maldives have a thought-provoking job on their hands, with the destinations ambitious […]
