Shangri-La celebrates Global Wellness Day

Six Senses Summer Retail Collection to premiere in August

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is geared up for the summer season with the launch of an exclusive line of designer holiday wear and gift items at the group’s eclectic boutiques. The Six Senses Summer collection, brought together by the newly-appointed Director of Retail, will premiere in Thailand in August, followed by other Six […]

Four Seasons founder receives Cornell Icon of the Industry award

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Isadore Sharp, the founder and chairman of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, is the recipient of this year’s Cornell Icon of the Industry Award. Presented by the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, the prestigious award honours the lifetime achievements of hospitality industry visionaries, and recognises transformative professional and philanthropic contributions. “True visionaries lead by […]

Hotelier Maldives appointed media partner for World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards 2016

The World Luxury Hotel Awards, World Luxury Spa Awards and World Luxury Restaurant Awards are established global organizations providing luxury hotels, spas and restaurants with recognition for world-class service excellence provided to guests

LUX* South Ari Atoll set to re-open in September

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LUX* Resorts & Hotels has announced the re-opening of its largest property, LUX South Ari Atoll in the Maldives, in September 2016. Following a complete refurbishment, the resort has been “entirely reimagined in stunning beach house chic”. “After being recognised among the top ten resorts in the Maldives by both industry leaders and consumers, LUX* […]

Anantara offers ‘Dream Journeys’ to celebrate anniversary

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is offering 15 lucky winners a chance to experience a dream holiday at the luxury hospitality group’s flagship properties. As part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, the company is planning to give away 15 ‘Anantara Dream Journeys’ once a week from June 6 onward. Travellers simply have to visit http://www.anantaradreamjourneys.com/ and […]

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island participates in Hilton Worldwide’s largest Annual Global Career Initiative

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has taken part in Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month, Hilton Worldwide’s global career event.

Maldivian perfume launched at airport duty-free grand sale

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) has launched a new Maldivian perfume following the inauguration of a ‘Grand Sale’ at the airport’s duty-free to mark its 50th anniversary. The Kokeshi perfume and grand sale were launched by MACL’s managing director, Adil Moosa, at a ceremony held Sunday afternoon at the departure area of the Ibrahim Nasir […]

Kurumba Maldives celebrates International Children’s Day

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kurumba Maldives welcomed some 30 children from the ‘Kudakudhinge Hiyaa’ orphanage in Vilimale to celebrate Children’s Day on the luxury resort for a fourth consecutive year. The children, aged 9 to 16, were greeted by a special performance from a Bodu Beru team and treated to a delicious buffet lunch and sweet treats prepared by […]

Four Seasons develops private island in Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of a private island in the Maldives in late 2016. The first private island in the leading luxury hospitality company’s portfolio is located in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the north-central Baa atoll. According to Four Seasons, the secluded five-acre island of Voavah will have seven […]

Milaidhoo Island Maldives due to open in November

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Universal Resorts’ new five-star property, Milaidhoo Island, is due to open for business in November. Located in Baa atoll’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the secluded island retreat is a 30-minute seaplane flight from the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. “We’re all very excited about the opening of Milaidhoo Maldives. Milaidhoo is not going to be just another […]

Maldives welcomes 500,000th visitor

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has welcomed the 500,000th visitor to the Maldives this year. The ceremony held yesterday saw the MMPRC, together with the Ministry of Tourism, welcome Nicolas Lamperin and his family with a free holiday from Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and a commemorative plaque. Officials from the ministry and MMPRC […]

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