Ryszard Majewski appointed as General Manager of Kurumba Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kurumba Maldives has announced the appointment of Ryszard Majewski to the position of General Manager. Ryszard will be responsible for the running of this iconic property and overseeing all day-to-day operations. Ryszard Majewski originally comes from Cape Town, South Africa and has worked internationally across a variety of properties in Africa, America, Europe, Middle East […]
The First-ever Maldives Ambassador Programme launched
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Ministry of Tourism, has partnered with Lifestyle Capital Partners to launch the first-ever Maldives Ambassador Programme to promote Maldives in key luxury markets. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the Maldives Ambassador Programme (MAP) will be an invitation-only network of well-connected and socially-active individuals in key target markets, with the aim to not only […]
UNWTO congress to discuss the links between cultural heritage and creative tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The World Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria will jointly host the International Congress on World Civilizations and Creative Tourism on 29 November – 1 December 2016 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Congress will discuss how creative tourism can play a significant role in safeguarding and promoting tangible and intangible heritage as […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli wins ‘Romantic Hotel/Resort of the Year’ at annual AsiaSpa Awards™
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli was awarded ‘Romantic Hotel/Resort of the Year’ at the internationally acclaimed AsiaSpa Awards, in the 12th annual awards gala in Hong Kong. Jumeirah Vittaveli was the only property in the Maldives recognised at the event. Amit Majumder, General Manager at Jumeirah Vittaveli, said: “This is the seventh award the resort has collected this year […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa introduces MICE facilities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has introduced new facilities and concepts for meetings, incentives, conferences and special events. The resort has also introduced creative catering services with each venue offering a one-of-a-kind ambience and exceptional experiences. For meetings and conferences, The Library has a capacity of up to 20 persons and is equipped with computers, […]
MATATO holds 5TH Maldives Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, MATATO, has on Sunday night honoured Maldivian tourism and hospitality with establishments with the 5th edition of the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards. Held at Olhuveli Beach as Spa, Bandos Maldives came out as the night’s biggest winner, taking home the most awards, including the Leading Family Resort, […]
Planhotel Hospitality Group and Jeunes Restaurateures d’Europe join forces to bring Dining with the Stars 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Planhotel Hospitality Group and Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe (JRE) have joined forces to celebrate the third edition of their successful culinary extravaganza, Dining with the Stars. Some 49 star chefs from across the whole of Europe will once again bring their culinary expertise to the enchanting island resorts of Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi in […]
Maldives to develop halal resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The government has announced plans to develop a halal resort in the Maldives. The announcement was made last Thursday at the opening ceremony of the Islamic and Finance Industry Conference held at Bandos Maldives. The Sharia-compliant resort will be developed by the Maldives Centre for Islamic Finance (MCIF). Speaking at the ceremony, vice president Abdulla […]
Festive Season highlights at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is set to celebrate Christmas and New Year with a host of activities for its guests. On Christmas Eve, the evening will commence with a Christmas cocktail party, followed by a delectable five-course Christmas dinner. Highlights include pan fried foie gras and cinnamon crumble, confit of turkey terrine, seafood symphony with […]
Maldives wins big at South Asian Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Several hotels and resorts in the Maldives have won awards in 18 categories at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA). The awards were presented at a gala ceremony held on 16 November at the Mount Lavinia hotel in Sri Lanka. The Amari Havodda Maldives resort won the award for Leading Beach Hotel/Resort, with Coco Bodu […]
Chinese check-in to AHTIC to check-out tourism opportunities in Sri Lanka
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka has announced that it will be welcoming a VIP delegation from China, to the inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC) in Colombo in November, organised by Bench Events and Sri Lanka Tourism Club. The delegation, comprising leading investors and hoteliers, has been facilitated by the Centre of Asia Hotel Forum. Among […]
