Dusit Thani Maldives named Luxury Travel Guide’s Luxury Hotel & Restaurant of the Year – Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives has been named the “Luxury Hotel & Restaurant of the Year – Maldives” in Luxury Travel Guide’s Asia & Australasia Awards 2018. Arranged by Luxury Travel Guide (LTG), an exclusive resource for affluent travellers, the Awards recognise and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the high-end travel and tourism industry. Properties are […]
Maldives takes home multiple 2018 World Spa Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives wins big at the 2018 World Spa Awards, taking home nine awards for its exceptional spa treatment programmes and dream destinations. World Spa Awards was established in response to the increasing demand from the spa industry for a platform that was impartial and transparent; a program with a mission to serve as the ultimate […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] One&Only Reethi Rah supports Cancer Society of Maldives One&Only Reethi Rah has supported Cancer Society of Maldives with a donation coinciding with the Breast Cancer Awareness Month marked in October. Cancer Society of Maldives is a national community based non-profit organisation formed for the purpose of reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in […]
Manta Trust, partners gear up for first-ever Baa Atoll Manta Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Manta Trust and Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru have partnered with Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve to raise awareness of marine plastic pollution and manta rays in the Maldives. The Manta Trust is hosting its first-ever Baa Atoll Manta Festival on November 24 in Dharavandhoo Island of Baa Atoll. The festival is hosted in the Baa […]
MECS, BBM close yet another successful edition of Hotel Asia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yet another successful edition of the Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge has come to a close. The annual event, organised by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services Pvt Ltd (MECS) and main sponsor Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), was held from October 9 to 12 at the Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall. The event stands as one of the […]
Oman Air resumes flights to the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oman Air has announced the resumption of flights to the Maldives. The inaugural flight landed at Velana International Airport on October 28. Oman Air flights from Maldives to Muscat will operate on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and from Muscat to Maldives will operate on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The Oman Air flight from Maldives […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Fushifaru Maldives celebrates one year anniversary Fushifaru Maldives, the 49-villa boutique resort located on the far North East border of Lhaviyani Atoll proudly celebrates its one year anniversary under the leadership of General Manager, Ahmed Siaar. The exquisite island of Fushifaru, a home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline, officially opened […]
Alan Ball appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at JOALI Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]JOALI Maldives has announced the appointment of Alan Ball as the new Area Director of Sales & Marketing at the art-immersive, all-villa resort, which opened this month. In his role, Ball leads the planning and implementation of sales and marketing strategy, optimising the hotel’s revenue and market share to establish JOALI Maldives as a leading […]
Iain McCormack appointed as General Manager of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Iain McCormack as the new General Manager of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, the luxury hotel group’s first property in the island nation. With over 36 years in the hospitality business and a career that has spanned key global regions, McCormack brings a wealth of expertise […]
Qatar Airways to start triple-daily services to the Maldives in October
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways has announced that it has added an additional daily flight to the Maldives, providing its passengers with even more flexibility and choice when planning a retreat to the tropical island paradise. The new service to Velana International Airport, which is set to inaugurate on 28 October 2018, is part of the award-winning airline’s […]
An authentic Italian experience; Taste of Italy gears up for opening
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The wait is over as Taste of Italy, an all-new restaurant offering an authentic Italian experience in the heart of Malé City, officially opens its doors to the public this Friday. Taste of Italy is a brand owned by the Bison Group, in association with International Chef Giovanni De Ambrosis. The restaurant is located in […]
DaVinci Gourmet: The latest premium addition to BBM’s portfolio
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) has unveiled another premium brand, DaVinci Gourmet, to its portfolio of high-quality products. DaVinci Gourmet, a brand owned by Ireland based Kerry Group, supplies premium range of beverage solutions for the hospitality industry across the world. DaVinci Gourmet beverage solutions were introduced to the Maldivian market during the recently held Hotel Asia […]
