Celebrations to welcome Christmas holidays at Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives resort has kicked off the Christmas holidays in style with a warm and jovial Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The resort, with its aim to ensure that its guests have a festive season to remember, kicked off the celebrations lighting a massive 22ft tree made of traditional dry coconut leaves thatched together to […]
Flyme announces expansion plans to Noonu Atoll
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Flyme has announced intentions to expand its operations to Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll. Home to a population of around 10,000, Noonu Atoll hosts a number of resorts such as Soneva Jani, Sun Siyam Irufushi, Velaa Private Island, Chevel Blanc Randheli and the recently opened Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives. “We plan on expanding our operations to […]
Rachelle Hill appointed Director of Marketing & Communications at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has appointed Rachelle Hill as the new Director of Marketing & Communications of the luxury island resort. Rachelle joins Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi from her most recent role as Director of Marketing & Communications at Fairmont Dubai, a position she held since August 2016. Prior to this role, she […]
Suppliers You Should Know: Onestop
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldivian hospitality industry has today grown to a level previously unthought of. With the country labelled as one of the top luxury destinations, guests expect the very best in all aspects of a resort. The design and furnishings of a resort are key to creating a lasting impression and ensuring a luxury tropical island […]
Carpe Diem Maldives announces Marine Expeditions and Conservation Programmes for 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carpe Diem Maldives announces the continuation of its “Dive with a Purpose” marine conservation programme in 2019, in collaboration with Scripps Institution of Oceanography from the United States of America. Guest divers can join the visiting scientists from Scripps with a choice of two Dive with a Purpose trips on our award-winning cruises, as they […]
Torqeedo: Revolutionary electric boat propulsion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Electric and battery-powered systems are taking the world by storm, and riding strong in the new waves of technological advancements is Torqeedo – a company which is revolutionising the world of electric boat propulsion systems. Torqeedo specialises in outboards, inboards, pod drives, hybrid drives, sail drives, batteries, accessories and spare parts. Torqeedo products, a subsidiary […]
Heritance Aarah to scout for talent with Open Days in six islands
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Heritance Aarah, scheduled to open soon in Raa Atoll, has announced a recruitment drive with Open Days in six islands across Raa Atoll. Through the events, the resort, a subsidiary of Aitken Spence Hotels, will be searching for motivated individuals to work from guest relations to engineers and chefs. Heritance Aarah has also announced that […]
Niyama Private Islands to host “Manipulator of Flavours” Chef Hervé Rodriguez
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands Maldives announces that it will be hosting Michelin-starred chef Hervé Rodriguez during the coming Festive Season. Chef Hervé, known for his contemporary, audacious, and complex creations, will serve guests at the overwater Edge restaurant at Niyama Private Islands from December 19 – 29, according to a statement. Edge is Niyama’s destination restaurant […]
Wellness tourism now a US$639 billion market
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wellness tourism is growing in the Maldives, like any other market, albeit at a slower than expected speed. Yet, the global wellness tourism market is on the rise, growing from a US$563 billion market in 2015 to US$639 billion in 2017. The 6.5% annual increase is twice that of overall tourism growth, which is at […]
Abdul-Azeez Ali, GCL Director at Jumeirah Group/Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Director of Government Liaisons and Local Affairs, Abdul-Azeez Ali, has been instrumental in carrying out all CSR efforts undertaken by Jumeirah Vittaveli – he is a founding member of BOLI (a colleague initiative dedicated to working with colleagues as well as surrounding communities) and currently serves as its president. Azeez was the General Manager […]
Suppliers You Should Know: State Trading Organisation (STO)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]State Trading Organisation Plc (STO) was established in 1964 by the Maldivian government as a fully state-funded business with the aim of strengthening national food security. The main task of the company, then named Athireemaafannu Trading Agency (ATA), was to purchase and import essential food items in bulk to be distributed nationally via local traders […]
Palmex: an everlasting solution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thatch roofing is a cultural trait, and today it is an important architectural feature still seen as a part of the villas and other buildings in most of the resorts in the Maldives. However, it has long been established that there are some issues present in having these authentic thatch roofing installed as they should […]
