Six Senses Laamu organises second Laamu Turtle Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Building upon the success of Laamu’s first ever inter-island Turtle Festival in 2016, the entire community recently came together for the second Laamu Turtle Festival. The event took place on the local island of Gan and was jointly organised by the Gan Island Council, Laamu Atoll Police Department and Six Senses Laamu. This year’s theme […]
Singapore Airlines, Grab agree extensive partnership
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Grab has announced a partnership to provide customers with more seamless travel experiences. SIA and Grab will integrate their mobile apps to offer enhanced convenience to customers when travelling to the airport in six countries across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the coming […]
Hurawalhi Island Resort rolls out enhanced dining experiences
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Island Resort, the adults-only resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll, has rolled out an enhanced dining experience at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant. Bjoern van den Oever, the Chef de Cuisine at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant—the world’s largest all-glass undersea restaurant—takes pride, and is pleased to announce the newly enhanced menu, says a statement by Hurawalhi. The expanded […]
Local travel agency wins the Signum Virtutis Seal of Excellence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local travel agency – Lets Go Maldives, and three Maldives properties bag top honours at the prestigious Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle award. The most esteemed award—the Signum Virtutis seal of excellence—in the category ‘Seven Stars Inbound Tour Operator’ was collected by leading local travel agency Lets Go Maldives. The award ceremony was held […]
Ooredoo gives customers freedom to create custom mobile plans
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Telecom provider Ooredoo Maldives has launched Magey Plan, its new digital platform which gives customers the complete freedom to create their own customised mobile plans, as per their communication needs. “Our commitment to Digital Maldives is to enable new conveniences and life-enriching experiences through digital technology,” says Najib Khan, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Maldives. […]
LUX* South Ari Atoll appoints Jonas Amstad as new GM
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LUX* South Ari Atoll has appointed seasoned hotel professional Jonas Amstad as the new General Manager of the resort. Born in Switzerland, Amstad brings with him the expertise and experience of a three-decade career in global hospitality. Since his professional journey began in Beckenried, Switzerland, in 1988, Amstad’s career has taken him to Eastern Europe, […]
Kuredu hosts Lhaviyani Housekeeper’s Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuredu Island Resort and Spa has hosted the first “Lhaviyani Housekeeper’s Challenge” this September. The competition was organised by the Housekeeping Team of Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, in order to celebrate the International Housekeeper’s Week. Kuredu Team came up with a week-long programme of several internal competitions and activities among their team members. The […]
Holiday Inn Kandooma, Velaa Private Island and HIH bags top honours at Hotel Asia 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Culinary Challenge held as a part of the Hotel Asia Exhibition this September, was a remarkable display of culinary talent within the Maldivian hotel industry. The competition held at Dharubaruge drew the participation of over 600 chefs representing around 70 hotels and resorts. This year, the top achievements went to Holiday Inn Resort […]
World’s most expensive Indian menu launched at Swarna, Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is celebrating Swarna’s second anniversary with the ‘Gold at Swarna’ 15-course menu – the most expensive Indian menu in the world priced at US$2,000. This award-winning Indian signature experience combines the essence of opulence with the name of the restaurant, which translates to ‘gold’ in Sanskrit. Diners can discover an evening of royal […]
Chef Ahmed Fatheen crowned Knorr Master of Seasoning
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chef Ahmed Fatheen has been crowned The Master of Seasoning, at the internationally renowned event organised by Knorr. The event was held from September 17 to 21 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Chef Fatheen brought home the title by competing with leading chefs from eight Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Master of Seasoning is […]
Guesthouses Maldives Conference rebranded as Guesthouses Maldives Expo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Guesthouses Maldives Conference, organised by local PR and marketing agency Maldives Getaways, has been rebranded as the Guesthouses Maldives Expo, taking a more trade-based concept. Guesthouses Maldives Expo 2018 is set to be held in May next year, according to the organiser. Guesthouses Maldives Conference 2017 was held on September 23 at Paradise Island Resort, […]
UNWTO approves Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has approved a historic document—the UNWTO Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics. The convention was approved at the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly, which transformed the Code of Ethics for Tourism into an international convention, the first in the life of the organisation. The convention covers the responsibilities of all stakeholders […]
