Jumeirah Vittaveli unveils new Ocean Villas with longest water slides in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has unveiled its newly revamped Ocean Villas, which have been refurbished with water slides, offering more than an awe-inspiring view. All of the resort’s freestanding Private Ocean Retreats and seven Infinity Pool Ocean Villas now offer the 23-metre slide which runs from the top deck into the gentle waters of the crystal clear lagoon. Just a 20-minute […]
Manta Trust, partners hold successful Baa Atoll Manta Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Manta Trust and its partners have successfully concluded the first-ever Baa Atoll Manta Festival. The event, which was held in partnership with Manta Trust, Four Seaons Landaa Giraavaru and the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, was held in Dharavandhoo Island of Baa Atoll, located in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve. The festival featured marine-themed stalls, […]
Maldives’ wins at The 2018 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was a momentous win for 12 properties from the Maldives at the 2018 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. The gala event was held at the Palazzo Versace, Dubai. This A-listed event attracted the leaders in the industry and as always, was a highlight on the hotel industry calendar. The occasion boasted a glamorous Gala […]
Dusit Thani Maldives announces “retro” themed New Year’s Eve
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives announces an exclusive New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Retro Party, featuring a glamorous night of dining and dancing under the stars as its guests bid farewell to 2018 in style. Held on the sands at the Market Restaurant, this unique event will feature a sumptuous buffet of international gourmet dishes made […]
John Rogers appointed General Manager at Lux* North Malé Atoll
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]John Rogers has been appointed as the new general manager at Lux* North Malé Atoll – the brand new, five-star, 67 villa luxury resort which is expected to open early 2019. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience handling award-winning destination properties around the world, British-born John brings along an impressive background in pre-opening […]
Singapore Airlines named “Airline of the Year 2019” by AirlineRatings.com
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines has been named “Airline of the Year 2019” by AirlineRatings.com – the world’s only safety and product rating website. Singapore Airlines climbed to the top spot after nudging five-time winner Air New Zealand off the top. SIA was ranked number three in the 2018 rankings. Other airlines contending for the top spot include […]
Vakkaru Maldives unveils new Festive Tradition offer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vakkaru Maldives has launched the Festive Tradition Offer, allowing guests 30% off room rates as part of the festive season celebrations. The offer also comes with daily breakfast at the Amaany Restaurant for minimum 5 nights stay. This offer is effective for stays from December 21, 2018, until January 6, 2019, according to a statement. […]
Soneva Jani becomes a member of International Pole & Line Foundation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soneva Jani has become the latest Member of the International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), the non-profit association that is committed to developing and supporting responsible one-by-one tuna fisheries and supply chains. Soneva Jani resort is part of Soneva, a leading international sustainable luxury resort operator. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, the hotel group also […]
Pop idol Rita Ora confirms Amilla Fushi New Year’s Eve performance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pop phenomenon Rita Ora has confirmed an exclusive New Year’s Eve performance at scene-shaping Maldives luxury resort Amilla Fushi. The announcement was made ahead of the launch of her long-awaited new album Phoenix. As if spectacular entertainment from pyro performers The Fuel Girls and lead singer of B*witched Edele Lynch were not enough, guests seeing out 2018 at Amilla can now look […]
Intranet Maldives to host workshop on Emotional Intelligence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Intranet Maldives has opened registration for a two-day training programme on Emotional Intelligence (EQ), set to be hosted on December 8 and 9. The workshop is designed for supervisors, executives and managers who have an expressive need to find new ways to achieve mind and emotional balance for effective personal and workplace success, featuring a […]
Mickael Farina, Executive Chef at Kandolhu Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]French-born Executive Chef at Kandolhu Maldives, Mickael Farina is a descendant of a multicultural close-knit family, with Spanish, Italian, Vietnamese and Algerian ‘Pied-Noir’ roots. He has always had scores of culturally diverse influences around him, resulting in him embracing and celebrating other cultures while never needing to identify himself with any one country in particular. […]
Carpe Diem Maldives voted sixth in the Top 10 Dive Liveaboards in the World
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carpe Diem Maldives has been ranked sixth place in the Top 10 Dive Liveaboards in the World by Dive Magazine. All three liveaboard vessels in the Carpe Diem Cruises fleet were shortlisted in the final 25 at this year’s DEMA dive travel fair held in the U.S.A. Carpe Diem, Carpe Diem Maldives’ first boat, was […]
