Celebrate World Oceans Day with Herbert Nitsch at Coco Collection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Palm and Coco Bodu Hithi is set to host Herbert Nitsch, the current freediving world record holder, as part of celebrations to mark World Oceans Day. The celebration, marked annually on June 8, will feature talks and practical sessions by Nitsch. Nitsch will be hosted in Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu and Coco Bodu Hithi, […]
Lux* Resorts appoints Afeef Hussain as new Regional Director of Training, Dev. & Quality Assurance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lux* Resorts & Hotels has appointed Afeef Hussain as the new Regional Director for Training, Development, and Quality Assurance. Prior to the promotion, he served as the Director of Training, Development and Quality Assurance. In his new post, Afeef will be responsible for the overall strategy and execution of all training, team and organisational development […]
Maldives records a 4.3% rise in tourist arrivals in Q1/2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives has recorded a 4.3% increase in tourist arrivals in the first quarter this year, compared to the January to March period in 2016. However, arrivals saw a slight drop of 2.1% in March, compared to the same period last year. Despite the slight decline in arrivals during March, the months prior to that saw […]
Alexander Blair appointed General Manager at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has appointed Alexander Blair as the new General Manager. Blair joins The St. Regis Maldives having been the Complex General Manager of Al Faisaliah Hotel in Saudi Arabia since 2014. Prior to this, he held managerial roles at Oriental Residence Bangkok and HPL Hotels & Resorts, Maldives. He brings […]
Baros Maldives unveils unique sandbank pop-up restaurants
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The novel concept of dining in a pop-up restaurant has taken on a new dimension at Baros Maldives with the introduction of a pop-up restaurant on a sandbank outside the resort’s lagoon. Pop-up restaurants have appeared on city streets, wilderness parks and now, for the first time, on a secluded sandbank in the Indian Ocean, […]
One & Only Reethi Rah Maldives holds grand event commemorating 12th anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Portraying an atmosphere of amicable hospitality, the staff that welcomed us to the breathtaking retreat of One & Only Reethi Rah were testament to the warm environment encompassing the island. Greeting us with generous smiles at the sun kissed pier at One & Only Reethi Rah, they exhibited a harmonious level of co-existence, privy only […]
Finolhu and Amilla Fushi host ‘visiting hero’ from ORP
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finolhu and Amilla Fushi – operated by The Small Maldives Island Co. – has collaborated with Ibrahim Shameel from the Olive Ridley Project (ORP) and held special turtle conservation programmes. As part of the programme, Shameel was welcomed to the two properties as a visiting hero, and held special turtle excursions, said TSMIC. During his […]
Privilege Club by Qatar Airways wins big at FlyerTalk Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Privilege Club, the frequent flyer programme of Qatar Airways, has been voted the Best Rewards Programme for the Middle East, Asia and Oceania region in the sixth annual FlyerTalk Awards. FlyerTalk is a community of more than half a million businesses and leisure travellers dedicated to finding and sharing elite-level knowledge of air, hotel and […]
Gili Lankanfushi set to unveil Marine Biology Centre and welcomes new Marine Biologist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gili Lankanfushi is preparing for the opening of its long-awaited Marine Biology Centre, with a new Marine Biologist joining the team as two leave. After years of service Deborah Burn, the Resident Marine Biologist and Environmental Officer, and Josie Chandler, the Assistant Marine Biologist at Gili Lankanfushi are saying goodbye and moving on, the resort […]
Maldives bags ‘Best Sea Destination’ award at Italia Travel Awards 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives has been named the ‘Best Sea Destination’ at the Italia Travel awards 2017. Maldives was awarded the title, competing with Seychelles and Polynesia, at a special gala event held at the Roman Aquarium, Rome. The annual Italia Travel Awards are held to celebrate the commitment and expertise in the Italian tourism sector and is […]
MV Sunset Queen relaunched with renovations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sun Siyam Resorts has relaunched the MV Sunset Queen – one of the most sought after luxury cruises in the country. The popularity and demand for this cruiser are sure to rise with the relaunch, said Sun Siyam Resorts. The liveaboard was relaunched with new transformations, including a redesign of the accommodation cabins and other […]
Singapore Airlines to hold Charity Run to mark 70th anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines is organising a Charity Run to raise funds for Community Chest as part of the airline’s 70th Anniversary Year celebrations. The SIA Charity Run 2017 will be held on October 8 at The Float @ Marina Bay. The Charity Run will encompass a 10km Competitive Run, 5km Fun Run and Corporate Challenge, with […]
