Riyan
The name itself portrays an important aspect in architecture: Riyan (27”) is the most convenient size traditionally used in architecture and primary linear measurement in building houses and boats. And it is at the core of the services offered at Riyan Pvt Ltd – a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm based in the Maldives – with over […]
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 […]
Jalboot Maldives to manage the first-ever international berth yacht marina at CROSSROADS Maldives
Jalboot Holdings LLC, initially established in 2013 by Emirates Consortium LLC in the cosmopolitan capital of UAE, is an outstanding collective contributor of vessel design, construction and operation of sightseeing and premium passenger ferry services. From its initial standpoint, the company has made its mark at the top tier of the marine transport service industry […]
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. […]
Top five revenue management and distribution tips for 2019
Adapt and evolve: forget about practice In his book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell popularised what became known as the 10,000-hour rule, by documenting the lives of successful people such as Bill Gates, Mozart and the Beatles. “Ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness”, he wrote, inspired by the work of Daniel Levitin, the […]
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 […]
Astrology meets “edible art” by Janice Wong at W Maldives
W Maldives has launched Astro events themed around the astrological sign Cancer. The events are curated by astrology and culinary experts. “We’ve got you covered on your next vacation with W Hotels throughout Asia that are the perfect match to your astrological sign,” says W Maldives in a statement. All Cancers (June 21-July 22) that […]
Manta Trust: Safeguarding a species on the edge
When the Maldivian Manta Ray Project (MMRP) was founded in 2005 by Dr Guy Stevens, very little was known about the different and fascinating species of mobulid rays. Now after more than a decade of research across the island nation, MMRP has evolved into one of the largest and longest-standing manta conservation groups in the […]
Secret Paradise Maldives awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame
Secret Paradise Maldives has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the fifth year running. Having earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years this has also qualified the Hulhumalé-based tour company for the Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. “Being awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the fifth […]