Women in Hospitality: Nasreena Ali – From a small business owner to a sous chef
The woman who has earned it all, Nasreena ‘Natti’ Ali is someone who came from humble beginnings to reach the top. As the Sous Chef at Dhigali Maldives, Nasreena has quashed the beliefs and stereotypes that surround the hospitality industry and has proven that women can be as successful both professionally and personally. Nasreena Ali, who […]
What best suits Chinese visitors to the Maldives?
Around 300,000 Chinese tourists visited the Maldives in 2018, representing around 0.02 per cent of all the 162 million trips originating from Mainland China. These travellers are divided into two groups; big package tour groups spilling out of coach buses for sightseeing, shopping and endless selfies, and small groups of self-organised tourists, mostly younger, English-speaking […]
Liquid Pvt Ltd unveils Maldives’ first Nespresso showroom
Liquid Pvt Ltd has unveiled Maldives’ first Nespresso showroom. The outlet, located at M. Dhoores, Orchid Magu in Malé City, welcomed its first customers on June 15. Since 2009, Nespresso products are exclusively marketed and distributed in the Maldives by Liquid Pvt Ltd. The new Nespresso showroom offers a layout and design that intensifies the […]
TODDY: The untold story of Maldives
Toddy Inc. is a 100% locally owned company, specialising in the trade of souvenir apparel, that began as a mere past time between two brothers Ahmed ‘Riya’ Riyaz & Mohamed ‘Faya’ Fayaz. Following its registration in 2009, the brand was launched in 2011 at ‘Toddy Kuda Bandos Beach 2011 (TKBB 11).’ “Old x-rays, a box […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation by Shivendra Selvam, STR
Shivendra Selvam is the Account Manager – Central & South Asia for STR. He graduated from the Institute of Hotel Management – Aurangabad with an Honours in Hospitality Management and previously worked for Taj Hotels Resorts and Safaris. Shivendra’s responsibilities at STR includes account management and client servicing for Central and South Asia. He is […]
Coco Collection wants a summer intern to help rescue sea turtles
Coco Collection has launched an internship as part of its continuing partnership with the Olive Ridley Project – a charity that works to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect sea turtles in the surrounding Baa Atoll. The lucky competition winner will be flown out to Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu for two weeks in August, where they will […]
Cenizaro’s second property in Maldives is now open
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ second property in the Maldives, is now welcoming its first guests. Set on Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the property is adjacent to Cenizaro’s first property, the Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi. The two resorts are connected by a bridge – enabling guests to travel between the two with […]
Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives bags Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel 2019 title
Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives has bagged the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel 2019 for the second consecutive time at the World Travel Awards held in Mauritius. Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives is located two-thirds down the southeastern edge of the South Malé Atoll. “We are thrilled to have won this award for […]
Adaaran Resorts Maldives’ Tharaka Appuhamy bags Stellier Award in HR
Tharaka Appuhamy, Assistant General Manager for Talent Management & Quality Assurance at Adaaran Resorts Maldives, has been recognised as the ‘South Asia Human Resources Hotelier of the Year 2019’ at the Stellier Awards. Adaaran Resorts Maldives, the Maldivian sector of Aitken Spence Hotels, believes the award is a testament to his hard work and dedication […]
illy Barista Training by SIMDI: Perfecting the art of making the perfect cup
SIMDI, the authorised distributor of illy in the Maldives, conducted a barista training programme for its team members and three resorts. As the authorised dealer of the Italian brand, SIMDI takes special care to keep its team and clients in touch with the brand and its history, ultimately to serve the blend at its finest. […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu earns first TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Grand Park Kodhipparu has been awarded its first TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence in its second year of business. This achievement celebrates entities that are consistently excellent – having earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include restaurants, accommodations and attractions located all over the world that have continually […]
Amilla Fushi unveils new online boutique
Amilla Fushi has unveiled its new online boutique shop – the Amilla Boutique (www.amillastore.com), a dedicated website designed to help people gift and share special experiences, activities and moments with friends or family staying at the indulgent Maldivian island home from home. From the understated to the extravagant, a wide variety of unforgettable experiences and […]
