Ricardo Rizzoli, new Executive Chef at Komandoo Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Komandoo Maldives has introduced the new Executive Chef of the resort, Riccardo Rizzoli, whose passion for cuisine and excellent guest feedback are already a telltale sign of the outstanding dining experience of Komandoo. Originally from Piedmont in the north-west of Italy, where gastronomy and oenology are a passion, Riccardo brings a wealth of experience […]
Anantara Maldives, Gender Ministry partner on Minor Hope Programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Maldives has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services to provide opportunities for children from the Kudakudhinge Hiya orphanage to take part in a three-month internship programme at Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Private Island. With this signed MoU, Anantara Maldives has received the recognition and […]
Vakkaru Maldives Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ ‘Favourite Romantic Getaway’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vakkaru Maldives has achieved another milestone after its first year of operation. In the annual awards gala ceremony of the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards held in Dubai, the resort was awarded the ‘Favourite Romantic Getaway for International Hotels and Resorts’ Category as voted by the readers of the magazine in the last […]
Jan Tibaldi, General Manager, One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jan Tibaldi comes from a family of hoteliers with extensive experience in the industry. Now, at the helm of One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives, Jan shed the light on his origins, his accomplishments in a career spanning over 30 years and how One&Only Reethi Rah Maldives stands out among others in a country that is seeing […]
Tree Top Hospital celebrates its one-year anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tree Top Hospital has celebrated its first year of operations with a Wellness Camp held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm at the Tree Top Hospital in Hulhumale’. The Wellness Camp included a special open day consisting of free sessions with consultants from speciality departments including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Internal […]
Six graduate from One&Only Reethi Rah Dharivaru programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One&Only Reethi Rah has celebrated the graduation of six apprentices from its Dharivaru programme. The apprenticeship programme seeks to train youth and encourage them to turn into passionate hoteliers. Inaugurated in 2013, the main highlight of the programme is to provide opportunities for the local youth, and support the community by training and developing Maldivian […]
Allied Insurance signs as Platinum Sponsor of GM Forum 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allied Insurance has partnered with Perspective Pvt Ltd as a Platinum Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2019. With over 33 years of experience in the insurance industry, Allied Insurance is one of the largest financial institutions and most prominent insurance brands in the country. The 100% Maldivian-owned company was formed in 1985 as a […]
IPNLF trains Soneva Jani staff on sustainable communication
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The international pole & line foundation (IPNLF) visited the staff at Soneva Jani in February to conduct sessions on sustainable communication under their Responsible Tourism Initiative. The programme focused on coaching staff on carrying out sustainable communication, concerning the fishing practices in the Maldivian EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). More specifically, these communications aim at enlightening […]
One year anniversary of Ice Ice Maybe at Jumeirah Vittaveli with Evgeni Plushenko
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mr Evgeni Plushenko will honour Jumeirah Vittaveli with a performance for the one-year anniversary of the opening of Ice Ice Maybe, the first eco-friendly artificial ice rink in the destination. Mr Plushenko inaugurated the ice rink on March 20, 2018, and is returning this year for the anniversary celebrations, as well as to launch an Olympic […]
Saving The Seagrass campaign launched in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On World Seagrass Day, March 1, 2019, the Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI), the marine team at Six Senses Laamu and Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) launched the #ProtectMaldivesSeagrass campaign to protect seagrass at all resorts in the Maldives. Natasha Prokop, MUI head marine biologist said, “We’re only just beginning to comprehend the scale of the problem […]
Hassan Shihab: Assistant Manager – Operations at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hard work and a desire to succeed to reach the top are some of the most important qualities to flourish in any field we embark. Hospitality and Tourism industry is no exception, and especially in a challenging environment such as the Maldives, examples of such dedication is very seldom to find. Hassan Shihab, at the […]
Women Rule at Nature’s Playground
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In recognition of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Niyama Private Islands Maldives are celebrating the power of women at the resort. From guest services to media relations to everyday behind-the-scenes action, Nature’s Playground is brought to life by the resorts’ female colleagues from all over the world. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”21770″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Niyama Private […]
