Maagiri Hotel Celebrates 5th Anniversary
On April 12, 2023, Maagiri Hotel to celebrate its 5th anniversary. Marking a half-decade of prestigious hospitality in the capital city of Maldives. Maagiri is located in a prime location of Malé with easy access from Velana International airport. The hotel is an attractive destination for business, leisure, and family travelers. The hotel’s rooftop restaurant and […]
Villa Academy of Excellence, New Employee Development Program
Villa Resorts recently unveiled its new employee development program, the Villa Academy of Excellence. The new program will equip Villa Resort team members with access to over 190,000 lessons from more than 130 content providers. The diverse content library has lessons on subjects, including leadership, technology, communication, customer service and sustainability. The Villa Academy of […]
5 Unique Experiences this Easter in Maldives
Spending an Easter holiday in Maldives is truly egg-citing! Celebrate age-old traditions and make new treasured memories this Easter in the Maldives. From a Michelin star chef pop-up, underwater Easter egg hunt to creative Easter crafts, this Easter in Maldives will be one to remember. Enjoy these five unique experiences this Easter holiday in Maldives. […]
Celebrity Trainer Ramona Braganza Hosts Wellness Retreat at Kandima Maldives
Kandima Maldives is collaborating with the popular celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza in an action-cation. Her life-changing seven-day wellness retreat “Strong Body, Strong Mind, Gentle Spirit” will be held from March 14 to 21, 2023 at Kandima Maldives. Ramona’s 321 training method contains a proven combination of core, cardio, and circuit exercises. She has trained dozens […]
Dining with the Stars: 8th Edition 2023 at Diamonds Resorts
Planhotel Hospitality Group and Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe (JRE) Dining with the Stars: 8th Edition 2023 at Diamonds Resorts. From December 2022 to April 2023, the gastronomic experience will feature the culinary talents of different JRE chefs, many of whom have Michelin stars. During the experience, JRE chefs will share their skills, recipes, and passion with […]
LUX* South Ari Atoll Appoints John Rogers as General Manager
LUX* South Ari Atoll has appointed John Rogers as the new General Manager. John brings with him more than three decades of experience overseeing award-winning properties across the world. He has an impressive background in business strategy and pre-opening. “I am happy to be back to The Lux Collective’s family and to lead the shining […]
Chef Lal Fonseka Launches Maldivian and Sri Lankan Cookbook
Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, Chef Lal Fonseka has published a ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ with inputs from local chefs. Launched in October 2022, the cookbook celebrates the common flavours of Maldives and Sri Lanka. Having been in the Maldives for seventeen years, Chef Lal Fonseka’s cookbook is a work […]
Sonu Shivdasani Awarded OBE in New Year Honours List 2023
Sonu Shivdasani has been honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to tourism, sustainability and charity in the New Year Honours 2023 Overseas and International List. The Founder and CEO of Soneva resorts, and Founder of Six Senses Resorts, Sonu Shivdasani redefined tourism in the Maldives by combining […]
Chinese Airlines Set to Resume Flights to Maldives
After a three-year halt due to the pandemic, Chinese airlines are scheduled to resume flights to the Maldives. According to Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Hong Kong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Beijing Capital will resume flights to Maldives in January 2023. Having acquired slots from 1st January till the end of March 2023, Hong […]
Taj Exotica Maldives Wins Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2023
Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives has won the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2023 in the Luxury Spas category. The resort’s Jiva Spa was recognised as Best Yoga Programme across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. The win acknowledges the profound impact of Jiva spa’s roots in ancient Indian Ayurveda traditions. The […]
Milaidhoo Maldives’ Special Valentine’s Day Offerings
Milaidhoo Maldives is set to celebrate Valentine’s day in February 2023, offering special experiences curated for individual preferences. From new treatments at the resort’s Serenity spa, to romantic dinners by the pristine white beaches, Milaidhoo Maldives has something to make honeymoons, babymoons and weddings unforgettable. ‘Couples Connect’, a new treatment at the Serenity spa is […]
Diamonds Athuruga Appoints Gilbert Steiner as Executive Assistant Manager
Diamonds Athuruga Maldives welcomes Gilbert Steiner as new Executive Assistant Manager. The dynamic hospitality specialist brings over twenty-five years of experience in the industry. His has worked in countries such as Canada, the United States, French Polynesia, Singapore, and the Maldives. Gilbert has worked in F&B at several luxury hotels and resorts, international hotel chains […]
