Justin Swart Appointed General Manager at Cora Cora Maldives
Cora Cora Maldives has appointed Justin Swart as general manager. He brings in over fifteen years of experience in the luxury hotel industry to the new all-inclusive property in Raa Atoll. Born in South Africa, Justin began his career in the hospitality industry as a sports and leisure manager and quickly gained experience as a […]
Freedive Maldives to Launch Neyvaa 2, A New World Record Attempt
Freedive Maldives, the first local freediving school in the country is set to execute Neyvaa 2 in 2022, an attempt to set a new world record as ‘most people performing static apnea simultaneously’. Static apnea is a discipline in which a person holds their breath underwater for as long as possible while floating on the […]
Atmosphere Launches New Sub Brand Colours of Oblu in India
Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts, a thriving hospitality group from the Maldives has launched its sub brand Colours of Oblu in India. With a strong portfolio of six resorts in the Maldives, the group’s Chief Commercial Officer Stephane Laguette and Vice President of Communications Sarah Walker Kerr recently indulged in a series of road shows in […]
GM Forum 2021 Post Event Report Now Available for Download
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2021 post-event report is now available to download. GM Forum 2021 took place on 23rd September 2021 at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. The fifth edition of the forum saw the attendance of over 90 delegates representing 50 hospitality brands. This year’s GM Forum discussed topics on the themes of airline connectivity, […]
A Day in the Life of Rosalie Bailie
Rosalie Bailie is the marine educator at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, where she works closely with guests to help them make memorable experiences on the island. She can be found in the ocean guiding marine excursion trips, managing the coral restoration programme, conducting coral, turtle and manta surveys or holding reef clean-ups. On land, her […]
Bespoke Events – Specialists in Orchestrating Unique Events
Organising one-of-a-kind, singular events that are utterly distinctive, Bespoke Events specialises in custom event management. The brand was founded by Shaffu and Nai, highly recognized personalities in the event industry in Maldives. While Shaffu is an inspiring planner, a creative artist and a passionate designer; Nai is a talented coordinator and organiser. For over a […]
Tourism Updates from the Maldives – November 2021
Maldives saw a record-breaking 4.9 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in November 2021 compared to pre-covid levels in 2019. There were twenty-three international scheduled airlines and five chartered airline operating to the country. Over 80 per cent of total registered tourist accommodation facilities have resumed operations. During November 2021, Maldives welcomed 144,725 arrivals, totalling […]
South Palm Resort Maldives- Addu Atoll’s Secluded Gem
With several dive sites, rich history and captivating views, Addu Atoll is one of the most unique locations in the Maldives. With every island passed, there’s a different story to tell. For those looking to discover these experiences and seeking serenity, South Palm Resort Maldives offers an unforgettable stay and is currently the only private […]
Turkish Airlines Increases Flight Frequency to Maldives for Winter Season
The flagship carrier of Turkey is now operating eleven flights per week between iGA Istanbul Airport and Velana International Airport (VIA). In addition to daily flights, Turkish Airlines will operate an extra flight on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Turkish airlines initially resumed operations to Maldives on 24th July 2020 with weekly flights and later […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Soneva Launches New Wellness Concept, Soneva Soul Soneva has launched Soneva Soul, a new wellness brand that combines thousands of years of ancient healing with modern science and medicine to reconnect mind, body and soul. “Wellness permeates all that we do at Soneva: our sustainable, barefoot philosophy that reconnects our guests to the earth; our […]
Visitor Numbers Take Top-flight in 2021, Ready for the 50th Anniversary of Tourism in 2022
As 2021 draws to a close, tourism in the Maldives is flying high and thriving, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. From 1 January to 25 November 2021, there were 1,126,539 arrivals to the Maldives and 29th October 2021, was the date that the archipelago reached its one million visitor target. Emerging as the top market five […]
Pioneering Sustainable Tourism – Six Senses Laamu
Six Senses Laamu is the first resort to open in Laamu atoll in the Maldives. Since its opening in 2011, sustainability has been at the heart of every decision by the luxury resort. From caring for its blessed ecosystem to promoting rich cultures, Six Senses Laamu has been a leading example in responsible tourism in […]
