Hospitality Hires of the Week
Featured Image: Kanruethai Roongruang, General Manager at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana Ihuru The beginning of June saw some big and inspiring movements in the hospitality industry of the Maldives. Read all about this week’s resort appointments. Kanruethai Roongruang, General Manager, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana Ihuru Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Angsana Ihuru has engaged […]
Aqua Activities on Offer at Pullman Maldives for World Ocean Day
What better place than the Maldives to learn to become a mermaid? The Pullman Maldives has officially launched its new PADI Mermaid course – as the first resort in the archipelago to do so. The Pullman Maldives Maamutaa celebrates World Ocean Day with a whole week of water-themed activities as it launches its brand new […]
Four Seasons Maldives Inaugurates TVET-Certified Apprenticeship Program
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has welcomed 44 new apprentices to the class of 2022 (12 at Kuda Huraa and 32 at Landaa Giraavaru) during a virtual inauguration ceremony held on 3rd June, 2021, at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru. Recognised in 2010 as the Maldives’ first TVET-certified Apprenticeship scheme, the Four […]
Hospitality Hires of the Week
Featured image: Sarocha Pakeenuya, sustainability manager and resident marine biologist, Grand Park Kodhipparu There have been some exciting movements in the hospitality industry in the Maldives this week. Read all about the latest appointments in this handy digest. Peter Lodovico D’Souza has been appointed resort manager at Cora Cora Maldives, opening on 1 October in […]
New The Ritz Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Makes its Debut
The highly awaited Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands in North Malé Atoll is now open, featuring stunning minimalist architecture that represents the circle of island life. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is ideal for couples or the whole family. At the stunning resort’s communal heart is the Fari Marina with its vibrant beach club, charming boutiques […]
Forecast for Travel in a Post Covid-19 World
IATA and Tourism Economics have published a long-term view for post-Covid-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel to places like the Maldives in the short and long-term. The report predicts that in 2021, global passenger numbers are expected to recover to 52 per cent of pre-Covid-19 levels (2019). Furthermore, in […]
Kuramathi Maldives Launches Reusable Water Bottles
In an ongoing effort to combat single-use plastic, Kuramathi Maldives has introduced another addition to the resort’s sustainability initiatives with the launch of reusable water bottles. Portable and durable, the 550ml drinkware is made of borosilicate glass and comes with a fabric sleeve attached with a carry loop perfect for on-the-go adventures. This eco-friendly alternative […]
Singapore Airlines Group Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has pledged its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, reinforcing its long-standing strategy of working towards decarbonisation and environmental sustainability across its operations. The group’s airlines, Singapore Airlines, Scoot and SIA Cargo, will use multiple levers to achieve this goal. These include investing in new-generation aircraft, achieving higher […]
Maldives Resorts Mark World Turtle Day
Featured Image: The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort For World Turtle Day on Sunday 23 May, an annual observance that highlights the necessity to protect these sea creatures from their disappearing habitats across the world, several Maldives resorts are undertaking conservation efforts to keep these islands welcoming to them. The archipelago is home to five of […]
Sun Siyam Resorts Appoints Hype Communications as GCC PR Agency
Sun Siyam Resorts has announced the appointment of Hype Communications as its partner PR agency to handle GCC promotion. Hype Communications will be promoting Sun Siyam’s laid-back luxury resorts located in the idyllic natural surroundings of Maldives and Sri Lanka, which present extraordinary experiences and sanctuaries for the free-spirited while transporting guests into a realm […]
Lily Beach Resort & Spa Achieves COVID-Ready Gold Certification
Lily Beach Resort & Spa, the title holder for TripAdvisor’s Best All-Inclusive Resort in Asia, is now a COVID-Ready Gold certified property, administered by Hotel Resilient and verified by the Maldives’ own auditing company, NSURE. The Gold Certification boosts travel confidence to the resort for following COVID-19 international guidelines, HPA guidelines and industry best practices. […]
Three Islands You Can Take Over in the Maldives
These resorts are offering you not just a room, but a whole island at your disposal. With exclusivity taking on a whole new meaning, settle for nothing less than a complete buyout for your next trip to the Maldives! Three resorts are unveiling packages that let guests utilise all facilities and access all rooms in […]
