May Appointments in Maldives Resorts
(Featured Image: Ali Navaz, resort manager, Hurawalhi Maldives) Hotelier Maldives has rounded up the latest hotel appointments beginning in May. There’s been some exciting movements at Maldives resorts. One of the country’s newest resorts The Ritz Carlton has a new assistant manager, while Cora Cora who opening in October, has selected its sales and marketing […]
Top Maldives Resorts for Eid Escapes
Eid-Al-Fitr is the celebration of the end of Ramadan, when Muslims gather to enjoy good food and drink and enjoy a long weekend of festivities. After the holy month of fasting, food is central to the Eid al-Fitr festivities and with the holidays just around the corner on May 12, guests can unwind at a […]
Intrepid Travel Takes Lead in Responsible Travel with Decarbonisation Efforts
As global societies finally start to adjust to a world that is quite different to that of yesterday, the aftermath of COVID-19 has also started to reveal a peculiar change in consumers across all spheres of the world’s industries. From fashion to food, as well as travel and tourism, all these sectors report a “changed” […]
JLL Advises on First Maldives Hotel Transaction Since 2019
JLL today announced that it advised on the first hotel transaction in the Maldives since 2019. The firm’s Hotels & Hospitality Group represented Sun Resorts Ltd on their sale of Kanuhura Maldives, a five-star resort with 80 villas. This landmark transaction reinforces the strength and confidence in the Maldives hospitality market, according to JLL. The deal follows […]
Qatar Airways’ Free Cargo Aircraft to India with 300 Tonnes of Aid
On 3rd May, 300 tonnes of aid from around the world was transported by Qatar Airways in a three-flight cargo aircraft convoy from Doha to India, further strengthening international relief efforts. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: “The State of Qatar has a long and special relationship with India, […]
Careers: Mariyam Nazeeha, Airport Team Leader at Radisson Blu Maldives
Maziyam ‘Nazy’ Nazeeha is the airport team leader at Radisson Blu Maldives. Her high standards and regard for guests rest on working together as a team. As a woman hotelier in hospitality, she has gained confidence. She hopes her story will inspire other women in the Maldives to aspire for a career in this sector. […]
Top 7 Maldives’ Resorts to Stargaze at this Astronomy Day
The Maldives has some of the biggest skies in the world while the horizon is enveloped by Indian Ocean punctuated with idyllic paradise islands. Each remote atoll on this archipelago presents an ideal place to observe the universe. Starry nights in the Maldives’ far flung resorts, away from the bright city lights, are magical. Hotelier […]
Hotel Construction Pipeline Updates for 2021
As the post pandemic uncertainty still remains in the hospitality and tourism sector, the progress in hotel supply growth around the globe looks stagnant at present. According to a press release issued by STR on 15th April, except for Europe which has shown an increment, hotel construction activity is down among the rest of the […]
Siyam World, Maldives Appoints Tom McLoughlin as Island Chief and General Manager
Siyam World, Maldives, the latest addition to Sun Siyam Resorts, has appointed hospitality trailblazer Tom McLoughlin as island chief and general manager ahead of its grand opening in quarter four, 2021. Siyam World, Maldives will be the biggest and most exciting newly built resort in the Maldives. Offering a playground of possibilities full of diverse […]
Top Hospitality Hires of the Month
(Featured Image: Dustin Kennedy, Resort Manager Komandoo Maldives) The start of spring has brought about much change in the hospitality industry here in the Maldives. As such, April was a key month for new appointments. Hotelier Maldives rounds up some of the top movements in the industry from General Managers to chefs, we have them […]
Velaa Private Island Maldives Puts on a Show with Opera and Broadway Stars
World-renowned tenor, Dimitri Pittas, will perform at Velaa Private Island as the worlds of Opera and Broadway collide. Pittas will lead a performance alongside opera singer and Broadway actress Leah Edwards, in an enchanting evening of song. The pair will be joined by San Francisco Opera’s Maureen Zoltek on piano for the performance on the […]
Exclusive Culinary Events to be Hosted by Chef Mauro Panebianco at SAii Lagoon Maldives
Italian Chef Mauro Panebianco is set to host a special culinary experience at SAii Lagoon Maldives – Curio Collection by Hilton from 1-5 May 2021. Born in Busto Arisizio, Italy, Chef Mauro grew up spending most of his time at his uncle’s restaurant. Much of his success came during his work in Milan, followed by […]
