Sun Siyam Iru Fushi to be named ‘Best Spa Hotel in Maldives’ at Int’l. Hotel Awards 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives is set to be named the ‘Best Spa Hotel in Maldives’ at the International Hotel Awards 2017 and has also confirmed receipt of the International Five Star Standard. The announcement of the National and Regional winners and awarding will be held at The Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Bangkok, Thailand […]
Two Maldives properties named in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Hot List
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two recent openings in the Maldives have been named in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Hot List. The two resorts which made it to the 21st edition of the Hot List, both of which opened its doors last year, are Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah and The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. A […]
MEGA Maldives temporarily suspends operations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Privately-owned carrier MEGA Maldives Airlines has suspended commercial flights starting May 2, as part of restructuring and recapitalisation efforts. A date for recommencement of operations have yet to be announced, but the airline said despite suspension of flight operations, the company will continue to run management and administrative functions. “We are well aware of our […]
Soneva Fushi named amongst World’s Greenest Hotels of 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Digital magazine Green Hotelier has named Soneva Fushi amongst the World’s Greenest Hotels of 2017. Soneva Fushi, operated by The Soneva Group, was named the world’s most eco-friendly and sustainable hotel in the Asia Pacific region in the Green Hotelier Awards. The annual Awards invite applications from hotels of any size anywhere in the world; […]
Hurawalhi hosts special turtle excursions with ORP Founder Martin Stelfox
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Martin Stelfox, founder and CEO of the Olive Ridley Project (ORP), has held special programmes for guests at Hurawalhi Island Resort. During a four-day visit to the resort, Martin joined guests on two Turtle Tour snorkelling excursions and shared information about sea turtles. During the visit hosted by Hurawalhi Maldives, guests and team members received […]
The Residence by Cenizaro launches spa and wellness offerings designed for men
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Residence by Cenizaro responds to a dramatic increase in men requesting for spa treatments and services, with the introduction of new treatments and wellness offerings specially designed for men. The offerings are available at the collection’s ocean facing hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, and Zanzibar. The Residence Maldives – located on Falhumaafushi in Gaaf […]
Four Seasons Maldives gears up for surfing tournament, Burrows set to defend title
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preparations for the 2017 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy are underway, with Australian Taj Burrow confirming his return to defend his title. The seventh annual event will take place from August 7 to 13 at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Last year, Burrow won the thruster division and took the title by […]
Patrick de Staercke named new General Manager at Kuredu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Patrick de Staercke has been named the new General Manager of Kuredu Island Resort & Spa. Prior to his new appointment, Patrick served as the pre-opening General Manager at Hurawalhi Island Resort – also operated by Crown and Champa Resorts. Patrick’s professional background and excellent people skills have been a winning mix for bringing all […]
Guest “pops the question” underwater at the M6m in OZEN Maadhoo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An in-house guest at OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo has popped the question to his girlfriend, in the iconic M6m (Minus Six Meters) – OZEN by Atmosphere’s very own underwater fine‐dining restaurant. The surprise marriage proposal was made during a romantic, fine‐dining experience at the M6m. The surprise proposal popped underwater was certainly very special […]
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas appoints Gordon Drake as new CFO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has appointed Gordon Drake as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. The appointment of Gordon, a qualified chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales, was made this April. He joined the Six Senses team with more than 13 years of global hospitality experience in corporate […]
Soneva Jani bags Best Over-The-Top Luxury award by Jetsetter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soneva’s newest property, Soneva Jani, has been named the winner of the Best Over-The-Top Luxury category in the 2017 Jetsetter Best of the Best Hotel Awards. The primarily overwater resort is where the Soneva story continues, and comprises 24 water villas and one island villa situated in a 5.6km lagoon, one of the largest in […]
Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts announces first resort in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first resort in the Maldives. Mövenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives will be situated on the remote Kuredhivaru Island in Noonu Atoll. The planned 105-unit resort is scheduled to open during the second quarter of 2018. The contemporary tropical resort will feature 33 Beach […]
