Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives To Host Michelin Star Chef Lars Van Galen To Offer Elevated Dining Experience
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives Will Host Michelin Star Chef Lars Van Galen from August 7th to 13th, 2019 to present an exciting degustation menu at one of the most exquisite outlets of the resort, FireDOOR. Since 2012 he owns and run 1 hotel and 2 restaurants Tuindorphotel & Restaurant’ t Lansink* and Restaurant Ledeboer (Bib […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli’s General Manager, Amit Majumder moves to a new role in Dubai
Jumeirah Vittaveli announces that its General Manager, Amit Majumder, has been appointed as Vice President, Boutique Resorts, for Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. Majumder will start his new role effective August 15, and be based in Dubai at Jumeirah’s headquarters. His new mandate will include oversight of Jumeirah Vittaveli, as well as the development of expansion […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation on hotel safety & security
Looking back at the past 30 years, GM Forum 2019 featured a keynote address on the trends of hotel safety and security in the Maldives, presented by Hervirender Pal Singh, the Area Director for Global Safety & Security-South Asia, Marriot International. According to Singh’s findings, a total of 387 people lost their lives in the […]
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa to host Thai Pavilion pop-up
An adherence to authentic flavours by Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is set to place the highly-revered Thai Pavilion on Maldives’ culinary map. Thai Pavilion will bring Taj’s most exotic cuisines to the Maldives as a pop-up event from August 6-17. The Thai Pavilion was introduced over 25 years ago after intensive cuisine and culture […]
CRESTIAL: Style, performance and value
CRESTIAL® brand of faucets, showers and accessories, created in 2000, a Singapore brand with international appeal and German heritage, is poised to make a difference in the future of lifestyle, home décor and design, building and home supplies. CRESTIAL has a tradition of passion and love for performance and it all began with Peter Klaus […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli wins big at the World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards
Jumeirah Vittaveli has bagged five awards at the 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards, celebrated this past weekend in St Petersburg, Russia. Swarna and Fenesse restaurants, as well as Talise Spa, received International recognition for the third year in a row. Swarna was recognized as “Best Indian Cuisine” and “Most Luxurious Ambience,” both as […]
Vakkaru Maldives announces residency by fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala
Vakkaru Maldives, in partnership with world-renowned fitness expert, Yasmin Karachiwala, is inviting guests to the “Hack Your 21st Century Digitised Body” event in August. The event by Yasmin Karachiwala, who was awarded the “Best Fitness Instructor” by VOGUE will be held from August 9-13 and will feature a bespoke programme curated to rev up guests’ […]
GM Forum Highlights: Presentation by Power Knot/Hospitality Depot
At this year’s Hotelier Maldives GM Forum, Iain Milnes, president of Power Knot, gave a presentation on why the proper disposal of waste food is essential for hotels and resorts that are committed to sustainable operations and a low carbon footprint. High-end tourist destinations, which are often located on or near-pristine ecological environments such as […]
Bank of Maldives Appoints New CEO
Bank of Maldives has announced the appointment of Timothy Sawyer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Tim has over 30 years of international experience in financial services, including 20 years at Executive and Board level. He joins Bank of Maldives from his position as the Chief Investment Officer at Innovate UK, the investment arm of […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Challenges for Sustainable Tourism in the Maldives
With the rapid increase in international travel and the quick expansion of the global tourism industry, the sustainability of tourism development has become one of the most frequently discussed topics among industry experts and policymakers around the globe. And it was a contemporary topic at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2019, with an hour-long panel […]
FIRST LOOK: At the soon-to-open InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
InterContinental Hotels Group’s flagship property in the Maldives, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is set to welcome guests to its shores on September 1, 2019. IHG is Inviting guests to immerse in the InterContinental experience with an exclusive video showcasing the brand’s alluring new Maldives property. A 35-minute scenic seaplane transfer from Malé’s Velana International Airport […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives bags three awards at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2019
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has won three awards at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2019. The Spa at the Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives walked away with the titles of Luxury Spa Retreat and Luxury Destination Spa as regional winners and Luxury Eco Spa awards as the continent winner. The awards ceremony was held at The […]
