Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi launches The Ledge by Dave Pynt
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has launched its exclusive barbeque grill restaurant, The Ledge by Dave Pynt. Chef Dave Pynt is the culinary mastermind behind Singapore’s Burnt Ends restaurant, which has been awarded one Michelin star and most recently ranked #10 on the San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List 2019. Daniel Welk, vice president, Luxury […]
Astrabon appointed exclusive distributor for Bakepartner – Pizzamaster ovens
Astrabon Pvt Ltd has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Bakepartner – Pizzamaster of Sweden in the Maldives. Pizzamaster is the largest deck oven collection range in the world with 80 different models expanding into more than a 1000 combinations. This family-owned business specialises in developing and manufacturing ovens for pizza and bread baking. […]
Coco Collection unveils Summer Wellness Programme
Coco Collection has announced its Summer Wellness Programme with guest yogis and a tai chi master. The programme is lined up with three residencies in Coco Bodu Hithi over June and July, with two yogis and a tai chi master. Beach Bikram with Cat Meffan A global yoga teacher, blogger, and YouTuber, Cat Meffan is […]
Ooredoo jumps up the World’s Top 50 Telecoms Brands List
Ooredoo Group confirmed that it has again been listed in the Telecoms 300 2019 report as one of the top 50 telecommunications brands in the world, with a brand value of some USD3.779 billion. The Qatar-based telecommunications provider jumped to 41 in the Top 50 rankings, from 43 last year, reporting a growth of 12 […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru unveils the Flying Triggerfish
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru unveils the Flying Triggerfish – a customised DHC-6-300 Twin Otter aeroplane dedicated for its guests. The aircraft, which features eight extra-wide VIP Muirhead leather seats, is being operated by Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator. Set to become one of the most luxurious and Instagrammable […]
Maldives to see highest ever hotel transaction activity in 2019
The Maldives’ hospitality industry is on course to see its most active year with more than US$450 million worth of resort transactions either completed or under offer, according to real estate consultancy firm JLL. Traditionally dominated by Asian investors, the Maldives is now attracting new sources of cross-border capital from Europe and the U.S. In […]
Sri Lankan government takes positive steps to subsidise tourism sector
In the wake of the events in Colombo on April 21, the Sri Lankan government has taken positive steps to subsidise the tourism sector. According to Sri Lankan media reports, the government is to work with banks to issue a debt moratorium and subsidise working capital for the tourism sector. Eran Wikremeratne, the Sri Lankan […]
FIRST LOOK: At the recently opened Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has opened its shores to guests on May 9, 2019. AccorHotels’ fourth property in the Maldives, and the first under the Raffles brand, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo brings new life to luxury to one of the world’s largest and most remote island atolls. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo’s 21-villa Beach […]
Best-selling author Amber Rae at LUX* South Ari Atoll encourages emotional wellness and personal growth
Called a “real-life Wonder Woman”, Amber Rae is a best-selling author based in New York who works as an illustrator, entrepreneur, and speaker who encourages emotional wellness and personal growth. From May 21 to 23, 2019, Amber Rae hosted two separate workshops at LUX* South Ari Atoll. One of the workshops was customised for couples […]
Sneak peek at soon to open Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, will soon welcome guests to the heart of the South Malé Atoll with the highly-anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Set to debut on July 1, the all-villa resort spans across three private islands, providing secluded enclaves and a tranquil escape for discerning travellers complete with […]
Over 50 graduate from Four Seasons Maldives’ Hospitality Apprenticeship programme
51 apprentices have graduated from the Four Seasons Resorts Maldives’ Apprenticeship programme 2019. 27 apprentices from Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru and 24 from Four Seasons Kuda Huraa raised their diplomas at the convocation ceremony held at the Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall, ready to launch into hospitality careers. Alongside the Class of 2019, 66 new first-year apprentices […]
Maldives exhibited at Arabian Travel Market
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has held a four day exhibition at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). At the leading global event for the Middle East inbound and outbound travel industry for the last 25 years, the Maldivian delegation was led by the Managing Director of MMPRC, Thoyyib Mohamed. ATM is one […]
