Westin Hotels & Resorts to Celebrate Global Running Day

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has collaborated with four sister properties located in Singapore, Bali, London, and Hamburg to celebrate Global Running Day on 1st June 2022. Guests staying at any of these five Westin properties can look forward to a series of renewing activities, from running at the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in […]

Akshay Prakash, Bartender, JOALI Maldives

Akshay Prakash Ingole is a bartender at JOALI. Originally from central India, he graduated with a degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. His older brother, who is in the same industry, inspired and guided him to choose a career in beverages. Once he decided to train as a bartender, Prakash was able to explore […]

Jaipur Literature Festival Wraps Up at Soneva Fushi

Soneva Fushi, in their continuous journey of providing unique experiences for their guests, has once again successfully concluded another amazing event. The 10-day Jaipur Literature Festival hosted at the resort in partnership with Teamwork Arts has now come to an end on 22nd May 2022. The event touched various aspects of ‘slow life’ showcasing a […]

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Gastronomy Meets Art with JOALI Maldives’ New Event Series

Bringing global artists to the island of Muravandhoo in Raa Atoll, JOALI Maldives has launched a unique series of immersive art dinners. Monthly art dinners will be held starting from May 2022 at four dining destinations at the resort, where guests can explore culinary creativity while immersing in artistic exploration. The dinners will see resort’s […]

Australian Footballer Ellie Carpenter to Host Football Camp at Amilla Maldives

Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences is set to welcome Ellie Carpenter, Australian national team player and Olympique Lyonnais defender, for a special three-day football camp starting from 5th July 2022. Accompanied by her former academy coaches, former professional footballers and current directors of Futboltec, Jason and Glen Trifiro, the trio will share their knowledge and […]

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Hyatt Opens Second Resort in Maldives

Hyatt has opened its second resort in the Maldives with the debut of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives in Raa Atoll. The all-pool-villa resort opened its doors on 16th May 2022, after a decade since the opening of Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Alila Kothaifaru is a joint venture partnership between Sri Lankan based […]

JLF Soneva Fushi Concludes Programme in Male’ City

The highly anticipated JLF Soneva Fushi arrived to the capital city of Male’ for a special one-day event on 18 May 2022. Held at Salt Café & Restaurant, the programme was curated by Teamwork arts- producers of JLF, Soneva and Fannuge Dharin – a local organisation. The event featured local musicians, Maldivian authors as well […]

Nalin Praboda, Assistant Bar and Pool Operations Manager, The Standard Huruvalhi

On the occasion of World Cocktail Day on 13th May, Hotelier Maldives interviewed some of the most creative mixologists in Maldives resorts. Nalin Praboda hails from a small village called Polgahawela, a three-hour train journey from the capital city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. He is a beverage specialist at The Standard Huruvalhi in Raa […]

Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry

Women in Hospitality: Stellan Huang, Sales Executive, THE OZEN COLLECTION

Stellan Huang is the sales executive at THE OZEN COLLECTION, who was recently promoted from her position as sales coordinator. Initially working as a teacher in China, Stellan discovered her dream career in the hospitality industry after arriving to the Maldives and has worked with several luxury properties in the destination. Now, she plays a […]

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