Trans Maldivian Airways Awarded ‘Seaplane Company Global Winner’ at World Luxury Travel Awards
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has been titled ‘Seaplane Company Global Winner’ at the 2021 World Luxury Travel Awards. The World Luxury Awards recognizes and epitomizes establishments for world-class service excellence, and awards are presented on a country, regional, continental and global basis. Winners are selected by votes from guests, travellers and industry players. This year’s […]
GM Forum ’21 Highlights: Panel Discussion- ‘Human Resource Challenges’
The third panel at the GM Forum 2021 discussed ‘Human Resource Challenges’ (in the context of the Maldives hospitality industry). Moderated by Vaibhav Garg, Director of Talent & Culture, Accor Hotels Maldives, panelists included Zeenath Solih, Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, The Maldives National University and Adam Haleem, Director of Programmes, Maldives Institute […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu Launches a Curated Library
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has partnered with Ultimate Library, UK to add a curated library to the resort’s Beach Club. The book collections displayed at the Beach Club range from marine life, islands and the sea with illustrated editions on wildlife to lifestyle and luxury living. Another collection can be found at Little Explorer’s Kids […]
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Radisson Blu Resort Maldives Prepares for Festive Season Radisson Blu Resort Maldives has arranged a wonderful array of festivities, from family-fun Christmas to romantic New Year getaway. Starting from 23rd December, guests are invited to participate in the candy cane treasure hunt and join the chefs to craft and decorate their own gingerbread house for […]
Tourism Updates from the Maldives – September 2021
Maldives welcomed 870,862 tourists at the end of September 2021. There are thirty-nine scheduled and chartered airlines operating to the country. 885 tourist accommodation facilities resumed operations from a total of 1102 registered facilities. During September 2021, there were 114,896 tourist arrivals, a 2.3 decrease compared to September 2019. India remains the top source market […]
Oevaali Art Shop Opens Brand New Showroom in Male’ City
A fine arts studio featuring Maldivian art and design, Oevaali Art Shop has moved to a new location. The store is now situated in Sosun Magu, Male’ City and officially opened to the public at 16:00 on 9th October 2021. Imagined and conceptualised by the Oevaali Art Shop partners, the new showroom was built by […]
Meet Ali Waheed, the Highly Experienced Boat Captain at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Ali Waheed, 55, is the boat captain at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi in Noonu Atoll. With 22 years of experience in Sun Siyam Resorts, Ali is one of the oldest employees on the island. We interviewed him to learn more about his long journey. Tell me about yourself and your job My name is Ali […]
Fourth Outlet of Authentic Maldives Opens in Kuda Villingili Resort
4th October 2021 marked the official opening of the fourth outlet of Authentic Maldives in Kuda Villigili Resort. Authentic Maldives is a chain of boutique shops initiated by the Ministry of Economic Development and operated by Business Center Corporation (BCC). The inauguration event was attended Minister of Economic Development, Fayyaz Ismail; Ambassador of Japan to […]
Mohammed Shihab Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Siyam World
Siyam World, Maldives has appointed Mohammed Shihab as director of sales & marketing. Shihab will lead the sales team at the resort, which is set to open on 28th of October 2021. He will also be responsible for creating and overseeing global relationships with key partners as well as develop sales growth strategies and actions […]
Wellness Experts in Maldives Talk About Post-Pandemic Wellness Trends
Hotelier Maldives interviews four wellness experts in Maldives: Renate Hermes, group spa director, Duniye Spa; Melany Martinez Thomas, director of wellness, JOALI BEING; Susanne Fisch, wellness manager, JOALI BEING; Elise Rimbaud, director of spa and wellness, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI. The global wellness economy, valued at a whopping USD 4.5 trillion by Global Wellness Institute, has […]
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Niyama Private Islands Maldives to Host Surf Week 2021 Niyama Private Islands Maldives is launching its 2021 Surf Week from 1 to 7 November, hosting Josh Kerr and Matt Parker, two big names in the world of surf, and with a full programme of surfing and socialising for participants. Josh Kerr, former Australian pro surfer […]
GM Forum ’21 Highlights: Panel Discussion – ‘Connectivity in the New Normal’
The first panel at the GM Forum 2021 discussed ‘Connectivity in the New Normal’. Moderated by Ibrahim Saleem Bandhu, panelists included Mohamed Mihad, MD, Island Aviation Services and Ahmed Maumoon, Deputy CEO, Manta Air. The panel highlighted the current issues and solutions for airport connectivity in the new normal, including domestic transportation to the south […]
