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 […]
Kuredu Maldives unveils new and improved gym
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuredu Maldives has announced the opening of its new gym. The resort’s gym, which was previously located in the centre of the island, has moved to a two-storey building next to the beach restaurant. According to the resort, the new gym is furnished with a variety of equipment and facilities that would cater to everyone. […]
Kanuhura Maldives reimagines luxury travel, introduces new activities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kanuhura Maldives has introduced new activities, targeting travellers who want more from their holiday than a good tan, as it reimagines luxury travel as a carefree paradise for free-spirited travellers. In keeping with its “gypset” style, the private-island resort has created over 50 activities, which is in addition to eight restaurants and bars and an […]
Six Senses takes sustainability to next level with launch of Earth Lab
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has taken its leading position in sustainability one step further with the launch of Earth Lab. From Vietnam to Portugal, Seychelles to Thailand, Six Senses is dedicated to focusing on sustainability engagement and education at each resort’s Earth Lab, says the hotel operator. Earth Lab is a place where every […]
Centara Hotels & Resorts holds roadshow, targets Indian travellers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Hotels & Resorts – the hospitality arm of Bangkok-based Central Group – has held a roadshow in India. The roadshow was hosted in two main cities; St. Regis in Mumbai and The Leela Palace in New Delhi, according to the hotel operator. “The growth of Indian traffic to Centara has been astronomical and Centara […]
Surf Music in Paradise with Jimmy Barnes at Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Holiday Inn Resort® Kandooma Maldives has held another successful Surf Music in Paradise event, featuring a true legend of music—Jimmy Barnes. The event was all about sharing an up close and personal musical experience with Jimmy and his family band, says Kandooma Maldives in a statement. The Surf Music in Paradise series presents the soundtrack […]
Thirteenth Edition of Hotel Asia is now open at Dharubaaruge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2017—the largest trade exhibition and culinary competition of its kind in the Maldives—has kicked off in Dharubaaruge. The thirteenth edition of Hotel Asia Exhibition is held from September 18 to 20, while the International Culinary Challenge, held as part of the exhibition, opened on September 17 and will […]
Baros Maldives invites guests to join its Manta Survey
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baros Maldives is inviting guests to join its survey to identify the many Manta Rays that can be seen at the Manta Ray dive spots close to the boutique island resort. The survey is being conducted by Divers Baros Maldives and has resulted in different Manta Rays being identified and entered into the first scientific […]
HIH bags top honours at FHAM Culinary Challenge 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For the 8th time, Hulhulé Island Hotel (HIH) has been adjudged the ‘Best Culinary Establishment’ or the ‘Most Outstanding Culinary Organisation’ in culinary competitions at the International Culinary Challenge held as part of Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives. According to HIH, it seems like the Culinary Team at HIH works round the year to be […]
Maldives Marine Expo 2017 wraps up
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The fourth edition of the Maldives Marine Expo has come to a successful close. The exhibition was held from September 9 to 11 at Dharubaaruge Convention Centre. This year, Maldives Marine Expo 2017 was held under the banner “Mapping a Sustainable Future”. The official exhibition of the Liveaboard Association of Maldives (LAM) was organised by […]
Hotel Asia to see over 2,000 brands, Culinary Challenge draws in over 600 chefs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International Culinary Challenge held as part of Hotel Asia Exhibition 2017 has drawn the participation of a record 600 chefs this year. The thirteen edition of Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge will be held this September in Dharubaaruge. The Culinary Challenge is set to open on September 17, with the Hotel Asia Exhibition […]
