Sheraton Maldives appoints Simon Joublanc as the new Executive Chef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Simon Joublanc as the new Executive Chef of the resort. Chef Simon has over 20 years of experience in the culinary arts, says a statement by Sheraton Maldives. Chef Simon’s experience includes work alongside world-famous Chefs at Michelin Star restaurants across the world […]
Coco Bodu Hithi welcomes Michelin star Chef Tom Kitchin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Bodu Hithi has partnered with Michelin star chef, Tom Kitchin, to bring his culinary skills to host two exclusive dinners at the five-star property in October. According to Coco Collection, as part of the collaboration, Tom Kitchin will host the exclusive dinners, which will offer a six-course tasting menu for the resort’s award winning […]
Cocoon Maldives nominated for SATA Leading Designer Hotel category
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives has announced its nomination in the Leading Designer Hotel and Leading Beach Hotel categories of the South Asian Travel Awards. The thoughts and aspirations of the lovers and dreamers who first set foot on the soft sands of Cocoon as couples or young families embarked Cocoon to have nominated for South Asian Travel […]
Chef Wayan Sudarma unveiled as Executive Chef at Six Senses Laamu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has unveiled Chef Wayan Sudarma as the Executive Chef. Chef Wayan joined Six Senses Laamu in February 2016 and was promoted to executive chef earlier this month. Staying true to the brand’s core value of Pioneering Wellness, Six Senses Laamu continues to focus on health in cuisine and Wayan is no stranger […]
Some of the top-rated All-Inclusive packages on offer at Crown & Champa Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives islands provide a pristine destination to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. Crown & Champa Resorts have some of the top-rated All-Inclusive packages, which offer a carefree and value-for-money experience of the Maldives and its natural charm, according to the resort operator. According to Crown & Champa Resorts, the All-Inclusive packages feature delicious […]
Universal Foundation inaugurates Discover Hospitality programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Universal Foundation—the social responsibility arm of Universal Enterprises Pvt Ltd—has inaugurated its Discover Hospitality programme, a Certificate III course in hospitality, in partnership with Villa College. The programme was launched with the aim of increasing youth employment in the hospitality industry. Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer sees such programmes as vital to further strengthen the tourism […]
AccorHotels announces its first luxury destination in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AccorHotels has announced its first luxury destination in the Maldives as of September 1 — Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury Resort. Set on the private island of Meradhoo surrounded by natural splendour, the resort will be repositioned following further enhancements in late 2018, and join the iconic collection of Raffles Hotels and Resorts, says AccorHotels in a […]
Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM) establishes fuel shed in Hulhumalé
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM), a subsidiary of State Trading Organisation (STO), has established a new fuel shed in Hulhumalé. FSM Easy Fill 3 is located near the Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal on Chaandhanee Hingun. “Previously, the residents of Hulhumalé had to purchase petrol at a higher rate than in Malé,” observes Ahmed Shaheer, Managing Director of […]
Special moments in style for the festive season at Baros Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate the Festive Season from December 22 to January 2, 2018, Baros Maldives has arranged a programme with the theme “Special Moments in Style” for all guests. The colours of gold and champagne have been selected for the stylish settings complementing the natural lushness and beauty of this bijou tropical island, says Baros Maldives […]
Anantara hails successful coral protection and regeneration work in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Maldives Resorts announces that its coral protection and regeneration project in the Maldives has been a success, limiting potential damage to the coral reefs that surround the resorts – ensuring that they continue not only survive, but thrive. In 2016, the longest global coral bleaching event in history impacted reefs in the crystal clear […]
Taj Burrow crowned Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy for second time
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Australian Taj Burrow has taken out his second consecutive Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy in perfect 3-to-4 foot waves at the right-hand reef of Sultans. Burrow surfed an incredible event taking out the Twin Fin and Thruster Division to make it to the Grand Final of the “world’s most luxurious surfing event”. In the […]