Maldives Top 10 Local Islands for Tourists
According to the latest update by the Ministry of Tourism on 17th March 2022, there are 643 guesthouses in the Maldives with a total of 11,212 beds. The highest number of beds are in Greater Male’ Area, followed by Maafushi and Thoddoo. We bring you a list of the top ten local islands in Maldives […]
EU Supports Maldives Tourism Recovery
The European Union (EU), Ministry of Economic Development of the Maldives and local business community gathered today in Thulusdhoo to provide 12 recovery grants to local guesthouses. This grant award ceremony is part of the EU funded project ‘EU Support for a Resilient Recovery of SME Tourism Industry in the Maldives’. The EU has provided […]
Villa Resorts’ Sun Island and Royal Island Presented with Green Key Award
Sun Island Resort & Spa and Royal Island Resort & Spa – two Villa Hotels & Resorts properties- have become the first Maldives resorts to be awarded with the Green Key award. A standard of excellence, the Green Key award represents a commitment by businesses that their tourism establishments adhere to the strict criteria as […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Director of People & Culture – Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort Minor International is hiring a HR director for Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort. Key Duties As HR director, you’ll drive HR and initiatives such as hiring, benefits, employee relations and employee engagement, to ensure compliance for hotel team members. You’ll also promote a positive team culture […]
Kuramathi Awarded Travelife Gold Certification for Tenth Consecutive Year
Kuramathi Maldives receives the Travelife Gold certification for the tenth consecutive year since 2012. Travelife is an internationally recognized certification system promoting sustainability within the tourism industry. The resort was granted the highest distinction after an on-site assessment and extensive evaluation of the resort’s performance on waste management, energy and water consumption, team member welfare […]
Belle Amie Bistro Introduces a New Menu!
Belle Amie Bistro launched its new menu on 1st March, heralding a step away from the normal menu fare towards a blend of different cuisines, authentic flavors and fusions, created by Chef Wicum Madurasinghe. Attached to The Somerset Hotel, Belle Amie Bistro caters to both the international hotel clientele and the local population, providing a […]
Sun Island Resort & Spa Unveils New Vibrant Villa Collection
Elegantly lined up on the pristine beach, the new Beach Pool villas at Sun Island Resort & Spa exceptionally blends nature with vibrant designs. These recently launched villas are already sought-after at the luxury family-friendly resort in South Ari Atoll. A Beach Pool Villa can comfortably accommodate up to three people in the 121sqm space. […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Oblu Select Lobigili Set to Open This Week Atmosphere’s Colours of Oblu brand is set to open its first resort, Oblu Select Lobigili, on 24th March 2022. Located in North Malé Atoll, Oblu Select Lobigili is an adults-only resort featuring sixty-eight contemporary beach and water villas – all assuring gorgeous views of the incandescent turquoise-blue […]
Maldives Floating City Project Receives International Recognition
The Maldives’ Floating City reached the finals of the MIPIM Award, an important milestone for the project. Created in 1991, the MIPIM Awards is an internationally renowned real estate competition at MIPIM, the world’s property market. It honors the most outstanding and accomplished projects, completed or yet to be built, around the world, the very best of […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Hosts Art Week
Pullman Maamuta Maldives has once again demonstrated its recognition of local talent. Hosting their first Art Week to complement their already extensive all-inclusive concept and provide their guests with an opportunity to experience different artforms through a weeklong series of events, classes and workshops hosted by three talented local artists, each bringing a different concept […]
Christophe Adam Appointed General Manager at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, operated by local operator Lily Hotels, has promoted Christophe Adam to the position of general manager from resident manager. He will be responsible for the resort’s overall operations, guest satisfaction, maintaining standards, and ensuring brand initiatives are successfully executed. With twenty-seven years of hospitality experience and two degrees in International […]
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2022 Now Open for Sponsorship
The sixth edition of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is now open for sponsorship. Scheduled to take place on 15th September 2022 at Kurumba Maldives, this year’s GM Forum is a special edition as the Maldives celebrates its 50th tourism anniversary. The event will feature keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions on a range of topics […]
