Hotel Asia Commences!
Dharubaaruge is a hive of activity filled with sawdust, paint, packaging and people as construction of exhibition stands reach completion ready for the opening ceremony, whilst the culinary competition is already in full swing! The 16th edition of Hotel Asia is back, after a two-year hiatus, to provide a much-anticipated arena for local and international […]
Malahini Kuda Bandos Upgraded to a Five Star Property
Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort has been upgraded to a five-star Boutique Upper Class Resort. The boutique retreat located within the Kaafu Atoll features new villa categories, restaurants, modern amenities and major refurbishments. Easa Mohamed, General Manager, speaking about the renovation said “After being cooped up at Casa Home Sweet Home, travelers are looking to splurge […]
Fushifaru Maldives Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Fushifaru Maldives to celebrate five years of Maldivian hospitality this October! Since the opening in 2017, the resort has attained the reputation among the best authentic Maldivian boutique resorts in Maldives. Throughout the years, the resort received a number of international and local awards. To celebrate the milestone, the resort will entertain their guests with an elated week […]
Kengo Tomito Appointed Executive Chef at The Nautilus Maldives
Kengo Tomito has been appointed as the new Executive Chef at The Nautilus. With more than 27 years of culinary experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to The Nautilus’s culinary space. With the objective of creating exquisite dishes served with international flavour and unique charisma acquired over the years in the Mediterranean […]
A Maldivian Culinary “First”
Culinary competitions are always hotly contested; however, the upcoming International Culinary Competition at Hotel Asia is going to provide a platform for two talented brothers to go head to head, something that is a unique first for the Maldivian Culinary Profession. Brothers Chef Mohamed Adhil, Head Chef at Salt Café & Restaurant Male City, and […]
Ooredoo Maldives Partners with Jalboot to Enable Connectivity
Ooredoo Maldives has announced a partnership with Jalboot Maldives – a provider of marine services to resorts in the Maldives. The partnership will enable connectivity to Jalboot customers while aboard their vessels and during their stay in the Maldives. The purpose of the partnership agreement is to enhance visitor experience while tourists are traveling within the […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives – An Alluring New Addition to the Indian Ocean Archipelago
The newest Hyatt property in the Maldives, Alila Kothaifaru is located North of Male in the panoramic Atoll of Raa, 45 minutes away from Velana International Airport. The 11.2-hectare private island is seamlessly designed in harmony with the environment, preserving the extraordinary natural beauty of the destination while creating understated, sophisticated spaces for guests to […]
Development of Gan International Airport – Gateway to Southern Maldives
The Ministry of Economic Development has begun the tender for the development of Gan International Airport on 4th October 2022. The project entails the development of the terminal with the capacity to cater to 1.5 million passengers per annum. The project is further looking to develop shopping, dining, lounge, cargo, ARFF, and other facilities. Featured […]
Hotel Marketing Checklist for 2022 & 2023: Part 1
Today’s traveler’s journey is more fragmented than ever. With the recent proliferation of new travel super apps, distribution Goliaths such as Google and Expedia updating their ranking algorithms at a frantic pace, and the seemingly unstoppable growth of metasearch engine traffic, building and executing an effective hotel marketing strategy can seem intimidating. Maintaining a holistic, cross-channel approach […]
Ali Shifaz Appointed General Manager at Meeru Island Resort and Spa
Ali Shifaz has been appointed General Manager at Meeru Island Resort and Spa of Crown & Champa Resorts. Shifaz has been with Crown & Champa Resorts since 1st July 2019, when he joined Kagi Spa Island as Senior Project Coordinator. After one year with Kagi, his CCR career journey continued with Meeru Island Resort and […]
Sun Siyam Celebrates President’s Golden Award
Maldivian-owned Sun Siyam Group is celebrating a milestone achievement of its own at the Gala held on the third of October 2022 in Male to celebrate the Maldives Tourism Golden Year. The owner and visionary behind Sun Siyam Group, Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed received the “President’s Tourism Gold Award” for his exemplary contribution to the […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, a Mix of Tranquillity, Innovation and Wellbeing
Set in the UNESCO designated biosphere reserve of the Baa Atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a mere 35-minute seaplane journey away from the main Velana International Airport or a 20-minute speedboat ride from Dharavandhooh domestic airport. Part of the Marriot Bonvoy portfolio, Westin brings its signature six pillars of wellness of Sleep Well, […]
