Joy Island’s inaugural Gourmet Week with Chef Roberto Valbuzzi
Joy Island has successfully hosted its first Gourmet Week appointment with the young and talented Chef Roberto Valbuzzi from 30 September to 9 October 2023. The well-known Italian television personality Chef Valbuzzi strives to combine contemporary cooking techniques with family-passed culinary traditions to produce culinary masterpieces in the Lake Maggiore region. As a result, he […]
JA Manafaru introduces daily seaplane service
As part of an ongoing strategic plan to provide the best of authentic Maldivian guest experiences, JA Manafaru, also known as ‘The Real Maldives’, has announced a move to introduce a new daily seaplane schedule for guests. Starting from the 24th January, 2024, the new door-to-door service from Male’s seaplane terminal to Haa Alifu Atoll […]
Atmosphere Core, Dubai’s Lootah Biofuels ink MoU for biofuel production in Maldives
Leading Maldives-based hotel group Atmosphere Core on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lootah Biofuels to produce and supply biodiesel and provide waste cooking oil recycling services in the Maldives. The deal was inked during the second day of the Dubai Business Forum, an influential global gathering of businesses and investors held from […]
Maldives tourism weakens as occupancy growth slows, bed nights declines
The Maldives tourism sector, which is the main source of foreign exchange earnings for the island nation, has faced a slowdown in its growth, according to the latest data released by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). According to the the central bank’s Monthly Economic Update (October 2023), total tourist arrivals in September 2023 stood at […]
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives to host football event with Fabrizio Romano
In an extravagant takeover for football enthusiasts, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives at CROSSROADS has announced an exclusive event that promises to be a hat-trick of football fandom. From the 14th to the 22nd of November, step onto the pitch with Italian soccer journalist, Fabrizio Romano, a Forbes 30 Under 30 star, with over 25 million […]
Renowned European haute cuisine luminary, Eyck Zimmer, makes a highly-anticipated return to the Maldives
Experience Exquisite Culinary Delights as Eyck Zimmer Takes Centre Stage at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru in January 2024 Multiple award-winning international chef Eyck Zimmer will bring his culinary expertise to the luxury OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort 17-31 January 2024. Zimmer will curate two extraordinary five-course dining experiences at the resort’s Art-i-san restaurant, as well as host […]
The Hawks enhances passenger transportation with introduction of new luxury speedboat
Hawks, a leading provider of passenger transportation services, has announced the introduction of its new luxury speedboat, the Hawks Dahlia. The Hawks Dahlia is a 48-foot luxury touring speedboat built by Gulf Craft Inc. and powered by three 375 Yamaha outboards. It is equipped with comfortable adjustable leather seating and a modern interior, making it […]
Maldives Halal Travel represented at Halal Expo Indonesia Conference 2023
Dr. Hussain Sunny Umar, representing Maldives Halal Travel (MHT), participated in a panel discussion on “Exploring Halal – Friendly Travel Destinations and Experiences” at the Halal Expo Indonesia Conference 2023, held from October 25-29, 2023. During the panel discussion, Dr. Sunny spoke on the global halal industry and its importance to Maldives in terms of […]
SO/ Maldives, third iconic resort at CROSSROADS, opens
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced the opening of SO/ Maldives, which becomes the third iconic resort at CROSSROADS Maldives, on November 1. This luxury lifestyle resort complements the two popular five-star retreats and world-class facilities at the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-brand, fully integrated […]
Maldives crowned leading Indian Ocean destination at World Travel Awards
Maldives has secured an impressive victory at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in the Indian Ocean Category, claiming four prestigious awards. These accolades were conferred during the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, hosted at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai on October 15, 2023. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards is […]
Cocoon Collection appoints Ashish Kumar Jha as Sales Manager for Indian market
The Cocoon Collection has announced the appointment of Ashish Kumar Jha as Sales Manager for the Indian market. In his new role, Ashish will be in charge of strategic planning to expand the Indian market for the Maldives properties, Cocoon Maldives , You & Me Maldives and the recently opened resort Joy Island. Ashish has […]
Golden grandeur festive celebrations at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
This festive season, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is inviting guests to experience the natural splendour of the island with a dash of crafted glamour that culminates in a golden themed New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner as part of the resort’s Enchanted Elements and Golden Grandeur holiday programme. From couples and families to groups of friends, […]
