LG & Spire Strengthens its International Presence in the Maldives
After eight successful years of serving over 100 hotels and resorts in Maldives, LG & Spire, UAE’s leading food distribution operator has recently ventured in the ever-growing Maldivian market to establish a local distribution facility. The new facility provides customers easy and quick access to their wide range of commodity, specialty food, frozen, chilled, fresh […]
Seven New Islands Awarded for Resort Development
Ministry of Tourism has awarded seven new islands for resort development from the total eighteen islands that were open for bidding last year. During the Maldives Investment Forum held at Expo 2020 in Dubai, the Ministry announced the opening of bid submission for eighteen islands across ten atolls for resort development. The initial deadline of […]
Velana International Airport Unveils New Passenger Terminal
Velana International Airport (VIA) has revealed the renders of its new passenger terminal, projected to be complete next year. The design of the terminal is inspired by the country’s history, culture and local craftmanship, as per Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL). The outer walls have been designed to depict ocean waves and feature a pattern […]
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa Presents Masters of Culinary Craft
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Lhaviyani Atoll, has launched ‘Culinary Season 2022’, the resort’s premier dining programme. Inviting chefs, baristas and mixologists from the world’s top restaurants and bars; the programme will showcase some of the best dishes, beverages and dining experiences from around the world. The Culinary Season will offer resort’s guests a […]
A Day in the Life of Ninnia Pabalan Franco
Ninnia Pabalan Franco, director of spa at Dhigali Maldives of Universal Resorts boasts eighteen years of experience in the spa industry and fifteen years in the Maldives. Ninnia started her career in the beauty and wellness industry as a facial therapist after completing her training from Medical Swiss Facial Clinic. Prior to joining Dhigali Maldives […]
Villa Hotels & Resorts Announce New Appointments
Villa Hotels & Resorts, with an existing portfolio of three resorts in the Maldives, has announced two new appointments as part of strengthening the leadership team to drive its growth and expansion. Mohamed Aalim, Group Director Talent and Culture Mohamed Aalim was appointed group director for talent and culture at Villa Hotels and Resorts, effective […]
Women in Hospitality: Mirella Veder, Director of Sales, LUX* South Ari Atoll
Mirella Veder joined the LUX* South Ari Atoll family in 2017 as director of sales, bringing in almost a decade of experience in the industry and LUX* Resorts & Hotels. Mirella worked her way up from a sales and marketing coordinator to being the director of sales at one of the top luxury resorts in […]
