BHM Traders brings new selection of OWL coffee to Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BHM Traders, the exclusive importer and distributor of Singapore’s leading coffee brand OWL in the Maldives, has introduced the brand’s ‘Kopitiam Roast & Ground’ selection to the market. The new selection was unveiled at a sampling event held at the Central Park in Hulhumale’. “As the exclusive distributor of the OWL coffee products in the […]
Amit Majumder appointed General Manager of Jumeirah Vittaveli resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Luxury hotel company Jumeirah Group has appointed Amit Majumder as the new General Manager of the award-winning Jumeirah Vittaveli resort in the Maldives. Majumder fills the position vacated by Graham Kiy who has moved on to a new role with Jumeirah in China. “I am excited to be at the helm of Jumeirah Vittaveli which […]
Vacations Expo: Maldives’ first travel exhibition kicks off
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vacations Expo, the Maldives’ first travel exhibition, kicked off yesterday at the National Art Gallery. Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed inaugurated the exhibition at an opening ceremony Thursday afternoon. Speaking at the ceremony, Saeed said the expo is a good initiative. Such fairs are important to the Maldives as they will help boost the tourism […]
Pietro Addis appointed general manager at COMO Maalifushi, Maldives
COMO Hotels and Resorts has appointed Pietro Addis as the new general manager of COMO Maalifushi, Maldives.
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrates first anniversary, offers special discounts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrated its 1st anniversary this week with travel industry professionals and hotel guests. The celebrations took place from from 30 July to 1 August. The invitees participated in dolphin spotting, relaxed in the Navasana Spa hydro pool, and enjoyed water sports activities. Hotel guests then joined the invitees for a management cocktail party by […]
Kurumba Maldives resort unveils refurbished pool area
Kurumba Maldives Resort has unveiled its newly refurbished main and children’s pool.
Women in Hospitality: Simmi Soodan
Simmi Soodan is the Director of Sales at Jumeirah Vittaveli. Hailing from Jammu and Kashmir in India, Simmi has always been passionate about the hospitality industry.
New ‘Master in Residence’ announced at Shangri-La Maldives
Professional underwater photographer, marine biologist and scientific diver, Uli Kunz set to make Shangri-La Maldives home from 9 to 20 August 2016
Costa Cruises announces cruise from Mumbai to Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Europe’s leading cruising company, Costa Cruises, has announced the launch of its cruise service from Mumbai to the Maldives. The cruise ship, named Costa neoClassica, will start its maiden voyage from Mumbai on 16 December, and continue its series of weekly cruises until 18th March 2017. This will be the first time a major cruise […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort Celebrates Independence Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrated the 51st anniversary of the Maldives’ independence on 26 July. The hosts and the management of the resort got together for a flag raising ceremony and sang the national anthem of the Maldives. The hotel’s chefs baked a special celebratory cake for the hosts to commemorate the day. The […]
The rising tide of guesthouse tourism in the Maldives
The burgeoning guesthouse industry has opened up the Maldives to backpackers and budget travelers for the first time.
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge 2016 set for September
The Food, Beverage and Hospitality industry is gearing up for the 12th Hotel Asia Exhibition and Culinary Challenge.