A Day in the Life of Yasith Keshan
Yasith Keshan Kokuhennadi is the learning and development manager at Cinnamon Velifushi. Yasith has worked with the management to create a great learning environment throughout all the departments. He is responsible of effectively and efficiently implementing the full learning cycle at Cinnamon Velifushi, starting from the development of TNA (training need analysis) to carrying out […]
Local Artists Look to a Busy Festive Season
The year 2021, can be described as an overall successful year for the Maldives followed by the Covid-19 Pandemic. The dire effects of the pandemic hit the global economy, specially the Hospitality & Tourism Industry. However, along with several challenges, Maldives took the bold step and opened its official borders to tourists on 15th July […]
Kampos, Italy’s Luxury Sustainable Swimwear Brand Arrives at Diamonds Resorts Maldives
Kampos redefines luxury by creatively transforming marine pollution into high quality swimwear. The Italian brand recently opened boutiques at Diamonds Thundufushi Island Resort and Diamonds Athuruga Island Resort, marking its entry into the Maldives. The founder and CEO of Kampos, Alessandro Vergano grew up at the seaside on the Mediterranean, which created a strong passion […]
Brotherhood Introduces Thailand’s Premium Coconut Oil to Maldives
Coco-1 is a brand of Thai Kana Interfoods Co., Ltd, a company specialised in coconut oil production since 2013. Their range of coconut oil products includes extra virgin coconut oil and coconut oil beauty products. Coconut oil in general is proven to have many benefits, including energy, healthy skin, hair protection and antioxidants. To offer […]
Premgeeth P Nair, Chief Engineer, Grand Park Kodhipparu
At Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, one of the most noted sustainable projects conducted is the solar power installation, whereby the chief engineer overseeing the project was Premgeeth Nair, more fondly known within the resort as Prem. Prem began his journey at Grand Park Kodhipparu in the year 2018, as the assistant chief engineer. He then […]
GM’s View: Idu Ribeiro, W Maldives
As 2021 draws to a close, Idu Ribeiro reflects on his one-year anniversary as general manager of W Maldives. With twenty-four years of international experience in the hospitality industry prior to joining the island, Idu has held leadership positions in five countries. He began his career as a Valet Parker in Boston, USA for Marriott […]
Making of a Hotelier
Hassan Shihab is the resident manager at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives. For Hassan Shihab, time has been a teacher, friend and foe that made his years at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives an adventure, an epic journey in the making. For the past twenty years, he has grown alongside the resort, collecting stories of a lifetime. Joining the […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Centara Hotels & Resorts Unveils Festive Programmes Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives and Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives are inviting travellers to savour the holiday spirit in paradise. At the adults-only retreat of Centara Ras Fushi, couples and honeymooners are up for a ‘Candy Cane Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses’ festive programme. […]
Brad Calder Awarded Best General Manager Worldwide at Hotel Travel Awards
Brad Calder, cluster general manager of Hurawalhi Island Resort and Kudadoo Maldives Private Island, has been titled ‘Best General Manager Worldwide’ at the Hotel Travel Awards 2021. The Hotel Travel Awards recognises and rewards hotels worldwide based on the exceptional service and facilities they provide to their guests. They use a stringent inspection procedure carried […]
Luxurious Toiletries for Royal Treatments -Duck Island Maldives
(with additional contribution by Naza Nazeem) Bringing London’s famous luxury toiletry brand to the island nation, Duck Island Maldives offers a one stop solution for all that your hotel needs. Duck Island is inspired by part of one of England’s oldest Royal Parks, located in the heart of London. The story dates back to 1963, […]
Vaccinated Travellers Allowed Quarantine-Free Travel between Maldives and Singapore
With Maldives among the countries of Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme, fully vaccinated passengers are now allowed quarantine-free entry into Singapore. The first VTL flight from Maldives was operated by Singapore Airlines on 16 December 2021. Ms Susan Yong, General Manager- Maldives, Singapore Airlines said: “The commencement of VTL flights from Male to Singapore […]
Kagi Maldives Spa Island Welcomes Wellness Practitioner Thinley Om
The Maldives’ ultimate holistic wellness destination, Kagi Maldives is hosting visiting practitioner Thinley Om for a 90-day residence until February 2022. During her stay, guests will enjoy group Sound Healing sessions at the Baani Spa, workshops about traditional Bhutanese Medicine and more. A senior wellness practitioner at The Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, a 5-star luxury wellness […]
