Fairmont Maldives Launches State-of-the-art Sustainability Lab
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has unveiled the latest in a series of pioneering environmental projects – the Sustainability Lab. This new project will turn plastic waste into bespoke souvenirs and unique products, educate guests and empower local communities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on 3rd February 2022 at the resort. The event was attended […]
Maldives Government Targets 1.6 Million Tourist Arrivals for 2022
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that the Maldives expects 1.6 million tourist arrivals this year. Delivering his annual presidential address to the Maldives’ parliament on 3 February 2022, President Solih addressed the positive performance of the tourism industry in 2021. The Maldives had exceeded the initial target of one million arrivals. He also stated […]
Ooredoo Maldives Appoints Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Ooredoo Maldives has appointed Mr. Khalid Hassan M A Al-Hamadi to the position of managing director and chief executive officer, effective from 1st February 2022. Mr. Al-Hamadi is a Qatari national with several years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He has served as a board director at Ooredoo Maldives and has previously held several […]
Shaima Ali Appointed Group and Marketing Manager at Four Seasons Resort Maldives
Shaima Ali has been promoted to the position of group and marketing manager at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Shaima entered the hospitality industry at the age of seventeen when she graduated the Four Seasons Apprenticeship program with training in all areas of Rooms Division, where she specialized in Reservations for six months. […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Executive Chef – Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort Avani’s first and soon-to-open property in the Maldives is hiring an executive chef, who will be responsible for leading the overall kitchen operations of the hotel. Key Duties You will train and manage kitchen team members, supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities, estimate food consumption and purchase of food, select and develop […]
Patrick de Staercke Appointed General Manager at Emerald Faarufushi Resort and Spa
Emerald Faarufushi Resort and Spa has appointed Patrick de Staercke as the resort’s general manager. A Belgian national, Patrick brings in a wealth of knowledge leading multiple resorts in Maldives. He has grown in the field from various roles from director of food and beverage, to pre-opening resident manager until he reached the position of […]
Gili Lankanfushi Appoints Charlotte Rous Communications as UK PR Representative
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives, has appointed Charlotte Rous Communications to handle UK public relations. The appointment comes at a significant time for the award-winning eco-resort, which celebrates its ten-year anniversary in 2022 and follows a complete refurbishment of all 45 villas in 2019. Gili Lankanfushi enjoys an unspoilt island location in the Maldives’ North Malé Atoll, […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
JOALI Maldives Donates to Three NGOs in the Maldives JOALI Maldives is a passionate supporter of environmental conservation, community engagement and women empowerment. To foster these values, the resort donated funds raised by guests and hosts over the festive period to support three nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) working in the Maldives. The donations were handed over […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Unveils New Nikkei Cuisine Restaurant
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has revealed the latest addition to its expansive dining experiences. Located by the beachfront, Mar-Umi Restaurant and Bar officially opened to guests late December and offers Peruvian-Japanese Sensation. Mar-Umi is helmed by Chef Rodrigo Serrano, whose culinary experience spans three continents and trainings with S. Pellegrino awarded Chefs in South America. […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Senior Director, Marine Biology – Soneva Soneva is looking for a Senior Director, Marine Biology, who will be responsible for all R&D functions and (guest) activities related to marine biology in all of Soneva’s resorts. Key Duties You will manage the team of hosts involved in marine research and guest services and be responsible for […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Debuts the First Zuma Restaurant in the Indian Ocean Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi unveils the latest addition to its collection of 10 distinctive culinary experiences at the iconic resort paradise with the debut of the world-renowned Contemporary Japanese concept Zuma at the resort in the archipelago. With breathtaking views of the […]
The Nautilus Maldives Launches Innovative Wellness Experience with Ananda in The Himalayas
The Nautilus Maldives has partnered with the world’s top ranked destination spa and wellness retreat, Ananda in The Himalayas, to offer a first of its kind wellbeing experience. The collaboration begins in January 2022 and combines the confluence of the majestic Himalayas and the expansive Indian Ocean. Ananda, located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, is […]
