BBM and Hotel Asia hosts culinary masterclass with chef Gert Klötzke
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A culinary masterclass with veteran Swedish chef Gert Klötzke took place at the Hulhule Island Hotel on Thursday, 1 September ahead of the upcoming Hotel Asia Exhibition and Culinary Challenge. Over 120 chefs from 42 resorts attended the class, which began with a briefing session by veteran chef and project director of the Hotel Asia […]
Maldives wins ‘Best Island’ title at the Condé Nast Traveller, Readers’ Travel Awards 2016
Maldives has won the ‘Best Island’ award at the Conde’ Nast Traveller Reader’s Travel Awards.
Withholding Tax and tourism sector GST moves online
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has on Monday issued a ruling mandating the online filing and payment of Withholding Tax and tourism sector GST.
GCC travellers expected to increase during Eid holidays
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With an extended 5-day Eid al-Adha holiday period to be observed in the majority of GCC countries, arrivals from the GCC market is expected to increase during the holiday period which is expected to fall on the 10 to 15 September 2016. While the GCC market only comprise of a 3 per cent market share […]
Match of a lifetime to boost staff morale at Jumeirah Vittaveli
Jumeirah Vittaveli organised a futsal match yesterday in honor of visiting retired footballer Roberto Ayala, the Argentinian defender.
Organisers gear up for 12th edition of Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 12th edition of the annual Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge will be held from 5 to 7 September. This year’s event is once again supported by the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives along with the Sri Lanka – Maldives Bilateral Business Council and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka. This […]
W Maldives scoops top prize at FHAM International Culinary Challenge
Demi Chef de Partie of W Maldives, Sujith Premalal, has won the top prize at the FHAM International Culinary Challenge held in Male from August 21st to 24th.
Coral regeneration initiative underway at Outrigger Resort in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Guests at the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort recently joined the Best Dives Konotta marine biologist and staff to relaunch a coral regeneration project. According to the resort, the previous initiative launched in December 2015 was doing well until the El Nino effect in April raised water temperatures and negatively impacted new growth. On 19 August, […]
Soneva Fushi to host second edition of apprenticeship Programme
Soneva Fushi Maldives is set to host the second annual Junior Host programme.
Centara Grand Island resort appoints new Executive Chef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives resort has appointed Yvan Marclay as its new Executive Chef. Marclay, who joins Centara with 34 years of experience operating at the highest level in his field, will be leading the 5- star resort’s culinary team. A Swiss national, Marclay started his culinary career in 1982 as an apprentice. […]
Kandima Maldives appoints Executive Chef, Pastry Chef
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointments of their Executive Chef and Exevutive Pastry Chef.
