Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives to host tourism film festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Tourism Film Festival Maldives (ITFFM), hosted by The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives resort, the first of its kind in the country, will be held from 10 to 12 July. Dubbed ‘Following the Equator’, the festival aims to ‘gather people of different ages, interests and background in one place, and to unite them […]
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli slated for September
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The highly anticipated St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort by hospitality giant Starwood Hotels & Resorts will open on 1 September. Located in Dhaalu atoll, the luxury resort is a 40-minute seaplane ride away from the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Designed by Singaporean architecture and design firm, WOW Architects| Warner Wong Design, Vommuli’s contemporary design scheme […]
Obofili – Ahmed Shuau
Having developed an interest in photography when he was a teenager, Shuau has worked tirelessly for many years to come as far as he has today.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi wins three awards at World Luxury Restaurant & Spa Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi has won three prestigious awards at the World Luxury Restaurant & Spa Awards 2016. The hugely successful first spa and restaurant gala event was concluded at the exquisite 5-star Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina in Switzerland. The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives was recognised among 38 countries and took home awards […]
Outrigger Konotta announces special marine activities for July
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visitors to the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort in July will be able to join the resort’s in-house marine biologist to participate on a range of activities such as PADI Women Dive Day, Shark Awareness Day, and International Plastic Bag Free Day. In addition, the property is unveiling a turtle quest trip, stargazing cruise and snorkelling with […]
Outrigger appoints new Director of Marketing and e-Commerce
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed Eugene Oelofse as Director of Marketing and e-commerce, Asia Pacific. Oelofse will be based in the Outrigger Asia Pacific office in Phuket, Thailand, and will report to Mark Simmons, VP Sales & Marketing, Asia Pacific. Oelofse hails from South Africa and brings 13 years of experience in branding, communications, digital, […]
Milaidhoo sets new standard for romantic gestures
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Milaidhoo Island Maldives has set a new standard for romantic gestures: it will name a star after its honeymooning guests as part of the ‘Perfect Honeymoon’ package. The honeymooning couple will have a star in the night skies named after them and take home a naming certificate of registration and star chart so they can […]
Destination PR Agencies appointed for Maldives
The main objective of hiring PR agencies in these markets is to strengthen the destination’s image
and increase the number of arrivals to the destination
5 Minutes with the Chef: Roman Gernoth
In this edition of 5 Minutes with the Chef, we talk to executive chef Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa , Chef Roman Gernoth.
Nominations open for HICAP 2016 Rising Star Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) is now accepting nominations for the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific. The award will be presented at the HICAP conference to be held on 21 October 2016 at the InterContinental Hong Kong. According to ISHC, to be eligible […]
Kandima Maldives to open in December
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hospitality and lifestyle brand, Pulse Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its new property, Kandima Maldives, in December. The contemporary lifestyle resort in Dhaalu atoll will cater for guests of all ages; couples, families and groups of friends. Kandima offers 274 stylish studios and villas, with eleven room categories to choose from. The rooms […]
Kuredu and Mirihi resorts to welcome Duniye Spa yoga teachers
Two luxury resorts in the Maldives are set to welcome yoga instructors from the world-renowned Duniye Spa.
