Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Offers New White Platinum Plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With its new extensive White Platinum Plan, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa caters to the needs of all visitors, from transfers to culinary delights, fine drinks, and experiences around the resort. Upon arrival at the airport, the Hideaway team warmly welcomes you and takes you by speedboat to the island of Dhonakulhi. On-site for the […]
SilkAir to increase frequency to Maldives by four additional flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, announces that it will be operating four additional weekly flights to the Maldives starting March 27. With the additional flights, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will fly a combined total of 18 weekly flights to the Maldives. SilkAir launched its inaugural flight to the Maldives in October 2015, starting […]
Soneva to introduce the world’s first fully sustainable surfing programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Renowned luxury resort operator, Soneva, has announced its plan to introduce “Soneva Surf”, the world’s first fully sustainable surf programme in May 2018. The launch is planned on the first day of the surfing season, which extends from May to October. As Maldives has become a well-known surfing destination, the programme will tap into the […]
Visit Nature’s Playground by Private Jet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands are now accessible via private jets as Dhaalu Airport is now open to serving, 24 hours a day. Just a 10-minute speedboat ride away from the airport lies Nature’s Playground, a private emerald resort that is composed of overwater pool villas fanning out over the vast lagoon. Dubbed ‘The Crescent’, the villas […]
Asia Prestige Management (APM) to invest in Maldives Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After securing Ranveli Island Resort in December 2017, Asia Prestige Management (APM) is rebranding the resort as Zazz Island Resort. The acquisition is part of APM’s strategy to expand into key Asian markets and to strengthen the presence of their brand, Zazz. Located in South Ari Atoll and just 25 minutes away from Velana International […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Thomas Stoeckle, Head of Strategic Business Dev., LexisNexis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During a presentation on data research for successful tourism promotion, Thomas Stoeckle from LexisNexis Business Insight delved into the world of big data, and how companies can utilise data to face emerging markets. Citing studies, Stoeckle highlighted that the Maldives was a bigger and stronger online brand, compared to its competing market players, and also […]
Centara appoints new VP of Human Resources to support expansion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Hotels & Resorts, which currently operates two properties in the Maldives, has announced the appointment of Rujapa Hamnilrat as Vice President Human Resources. Rujapa has over 20 years of experience in human resources in consulting, general administration and organisational development for leading companies such as Accenture, Kimberly-Clark, and Robert Bosch. Before joining Centara she […]
Diamonds Resorts Maldives teaches young Maldivians the art of hospitality
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Under Switzerland based PlanHotel Hospitality Group’s CSR initiatives, their Maldivian properties, Diamonds Resort Thudufushi & Athuruga introduced an international high school in collaboration with the Amelia Rosso Foundation in 2017. The one week program, now in its second year, is designed to introduce the fundamentals of hospitality to young Maldivians. In 2018, 12 students were […]
Maldives to compete for first time at Asian Pastry Cup 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Team Maldives – comprised of Chef Aminath Hameed, Chef Ibrahim Fareed, and Chef Indra Kumar Limbu – are set to represent the Maldives for the first time at the Asian Pastry Cup 2018. The three chefs, Chef Aminath Hameed from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and Chef Ibrahim Fareed from Soneva Fushi along with Chef Indra […]
International Maldives Travel Market 2018 officially launched at ITB Berlin 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IMTM Pvt Ltd, in association with Adaaran Resorts, has officially launched the International Maldives Travel Market 2018 (IMTM 2018) at ITB Berlin 2018. The event is set to be held at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi Resort, Maldives from June 23 to 24, 2018. IMTM 2018 is set to be the first international travel and trade fair […]
Raavaalee, Pan-Abode International brings “cabin in the woods” experience to Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Raavaalee has signed an exclusive deal with Pan-Abode International of Canada to bring ready-to-assemble Red-Cedar homes to the Maldives. Pan-Abode International continues to be Canadian-owned and proudly upholds the original vision of their founding partners to provide every family with enduring memories of their “cabin in the woods” experience, according to Raavaalee. Pan-Abode’s production facility […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: How new resorts make a difference in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The panel on “how new resorts make a difference in the Maldives” at the GM Forum 2017 saw panellists highlighting new developments in terms of how resorts differentiate themselves from the competition, and how new resorts forced older established competitors to up their game. We’re looking forward to GM Forum 2018—to be held April 18, […]
