Ayada Announces Diving Package and Competition

A paradise for snorkelers and divers, the five star resort Ayada Maldives has been chosen by Suunto, the famed Finnish manufacturer of sports watches and diving computer, for their annual advertising campaign. Since 1936, Suunto has been

Second Whale Shark Festival to take place in Dhangethi

This December, South Ari Atoll is celebrating the second Annual Maldives Whale Shark Festival at Dhangethi Island. With the success of last year’s inaugural event on Dhigurah, the community of South Ari is again looking forward to come together

SOSA, for Modern Gastronomy

The World-renowned Spanish Brand “Sosa” is one of the leading manufacturers that brought an innovative revolution for modern gastronomy. The Sosa Ingredients S.L company started in the late 60’s as a biscuit manufacturer, evolved introducing ingredients for ice-cream production an

Kai Emmerling

Everybody would agree with me, when I say that the Maldives are unique. It is first of all the abundance of marine life, which makes this destination in the Indian Ocean so interesting for divers and snorkelers. Secondly, the tranquility and beauty, which is evident on basically every island, combined with the friendliness and the warm, welcoming hospitality, extended by the habitants, must make it a dream destination for every leisure traveler. A dream destination for travelers is consequently a dream destination for anybody, who has the possibility to live there. I came here three years ago and, so far..

Konotta Acquired by Outrigger

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group (H&H) has advised on the sale of Konotta Island Resort in the Maldives on behalf of Crystal Lagoon Resorts Private Limited.

Top 10 all-inclusive Resorts Announced

Atmosphere Kanufushi Maldives, a 5 star Maldivian resort which opened on Dec 15th of 2013 had reached the top 10 all-inclusive resorts in the world listing for 2015 by AOL UK. Kanifushi

Jetwing: Buoyant in Crisis

As the long drawn out civil war in Sri Lanka ended in 2009, a mood of elation was inevitable across the island. Complementing this, one of the first slogans adopted by tourism promotion authorities in the country was ‘Sri Lanka – Small Miracle.’ When it comes to the story of one of the finest hospitality brands to emerge from Sri Lanka in the last 41 years, it is indeed no small miracle but something to wonder in detail.The Sri Lankan economy was liberalized in the 1970s. And Jetwing was a venture among several other ourism and hospitality brands that sought to profit from the opportunities arising thereof. It may also be highly unique as a business proposition and brand that has evolved into a proud and authentic representation of Sri Lankan hospitality in all its forms..

Diving: The Experts’ View

High under water visibility, abundance of fish, and ideal temperatures are just some of the numerous reasons that make the Maldives one of the world’s premier scuba diving destinations. All of the tourist resorts in the Maldives offer diving facilities to their guests, and ever since tourists first started arriving in the country, diving has always been an integral part of its tourism industry. Diving is also the third most popular reason for attracting visitors to the country and rated by visitors as the second most enjoyed activity according to the Maldives Visitor Survey..

Deli United

At the Hotel Asia Exhibition 2014, which took place during last September, Hotelier Maldives met with Mr.Andrej Wicke, the Executive Director of Deli United, a German majority owned company, based in Bangkok, Thailand. DELI UNITED has been involved in the resort supply business since its establishment in 2010. “DELI UNITED supplies A-Grade quality fresh fruits and vegetables from Thailand along with a wide array of resort equipment of all kinds. These include decorative..

DJ Marc JB to Perform at NIYAMA

NIYAMA, a Per AQUUM resort, is about to host one of the liveliest celebrations in the Maldives this New Year’s Eve with DJ Marc JB. Part of the UK-based dance music trio BIMBO JONES, he will be playing at the chic beach bar, Dune. Multi-talented Marc JB is head of A&R for Soul Delux records, a songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, a musical director and a jazz pianist, with over 70 chart-topping singles in the US and UK.

Arugambay – Redefining Beachwear

It’s a universal truth that great fulfillment comes with great risks. Who can know this better than surfers? Indulging in daring watersports whilst enjoying the picturesque view of the East-Coast of Sri Lanka, a unique idea struck the surfing and scuba diving enthusiast with a fashion background. He realized the potential of the geography with its exotic tropical touch and envisioned the fusion of design and style with the beach lifestyle.Far from being a novice to the fashion industry, Ajai Vir Singh is an Indian living in Sri Lanka who founded the Colombo Fashion Week, the Sri Lankan annual fashion event in 2003. Coming from such a strong background in fashion, he noticed the gap in the market for beachwear and..

Nidro Supply

Nidro Supply Pvt. Ltd is a family owned business that has been involved in resort supplies for the last 40 years. “The first resorts were Farukolhufushi Island and Furana Island”, says the company’s Managing Director Dawn S. Austin while describing the charming story behind how it all began

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