Centara Grand Island resort appoints new Executive Chef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives resort has appointed Yvan Marclay as its new Executive Chef. Marclay, who joins Centara with 34 years of experience operating at the highest level in his field, will be leading the 5- star resort’s culinary team. A Swiss national, Marclay started his culinary career in 1982 as an apprentice. […]
Kandima Maldives appoints Executive Chef, Pastry Chef
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointments of their Executive Chef and Exevutive Pastry Chef.
Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean kicks off in Colombo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 3rd Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean kicks off at the Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing together the who’s who of the hospitality industry in the Indian Ocean. The Opening Session held at the Hilton Ballroom was honoured by John Amaratunga , Minister of Tourism and Christian Religious Affairs of Sri Lanka, Ravi Karunanayake, Minister […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives appoints new General Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed John Allanson as the General Manager of its award-winning Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort. Allanson will report to Paul Richardson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Outrigger’s corporate office in Hawaii. “John’s leadership in hotel and resort operations in Asia and UK will help Outrigger take our acclaimed hotel operations […]
Tech Review: Essential Business-Class computing
OptiPlex 3040 simplifies business computing with best-in-class security and manageability, and smaller energy-efficient designs.
MWSC Utility Solutions: Reaching New Heights
MWSC is a pioneer company engaged in designing, developing, operating, managing and maintaining the public water supply and wastewater disposal systems in the Maldives.
Aldric Chau appointed as Cathay Pacific Airways’ country manager for the Maldives
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has appointed Aldric Chau as country manager for the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives earns Travelife Gold certification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Bodu Hithi resort has earned the prestigious Travelife Gold certification for its sustainability efforts. Travelife is an international certification system that promotes sustainability within the tourism industry by monitoring social and environmental impacts. “This achievement is celebrated by each and every associate on our team! Coco Bodu Hithi is the ideal retreat for the […]
Masterclass planned for chefs ahead of Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Swedish chef and professor of gastronomy, Gert Klötzke, will teach a culinary masterclass at the Hulhule Island Hotel on 1 September. Klötzke’s class is part of the build-up to the annual Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge, due to take place this year from September 5 to 7 at the Dharubaaruge’ convention centre in […]
Tourism Sector Overview: Q1-2016 Maldives & Asia Pacific
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the statistics by the Ministry of Tourism Maldives, the year 2016 began with promising performance as international tourist arrivals totaled 344,166 at the end of quarter one. This is an increase of 4.3% compared to the arrivals in the 1st quarter 2015. However, the rest of the key indicators depicted a decreasing trend […]
Secret Paradise Maldives partners with Travel Teacher
Secret Paradise Maldives has partnered with the UK based Travel Teacher in order to support a volunteer education program within Male’
MEGA Maldives Airlines to introduce direct flights between Maldives and India
MEGA Maldives Airlines has been awarded an Air Operators Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India, to launch direct flights between the Maldives and India.
