A Conversation about Service Excellence with Renato Chizzola

Service Excellence creates essential differentiation in hospitality for today’s selective guests. Guests have high expectations and want memorable experiences that inspire luxury at all levels and create positive emotions at each point of contact.

Long Stem Blooms – ‘bringing nature to your doorstep’

Long Stem Blooms is the new flower and indoor plant boutique in Male’. Only in running for a few short months, this florist has started making waves in business already.

Suriya by Suriyasena – An Indulgent Affair

Composed in the serenity of the Indian Ocean on one end and the gushing Gin Oya on another, is Suriya, an 11-acre hav­en of luxurious comfort and rejuvenation.

Profile: Yuji Yamazaki

The Japanese-American architect who designed the five-star Club Med Finolhu in the Maldives, a landmark green resort opened for business in late January.

Profile: Abdul Salah Hassan

Abdul Salah Hassan, is an outstanding, passionate Maldivian who has spent the last 16 years working for the hospitality industry in Maldives.

Berthold and Kotthoff Associates

Berthold and Kotthoff Associates is a hospitality specific investment advisory, property ..

David Keen and QUO

Creative strategist and successful entrepreneur David Keen is the man behind QUO, the world’s first and only ..

Gastronomic highlights of The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi

The Island of The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi unfolds over 52 acres of tropical erfection. The island is..

Azidon – Inspiring Events

Azidon is a noun cooked up by two individuals, who in 2011 for a total duration of six months, sat in a small storage room equipped with a white board for one and a half hours every day. However, these two were no linguists and what they were planning had nothing to do with inventing words. They were actually rather experienced professionals of the Maldivian music industry and therefore naturally the origination of the word and everything else that was plotted in the room had everything to do with sound.

Profile: Mohamed Rasheed

Mohamed Rasheed was born and raised in Hithadhoo in Seenu Atoll and he currently heads reservations at Embudu Village. His journey is one of simplicity, without tangents or digressions. He completed his O’ Levels in 1995 at the Southern Secondary School, and, after taking a three month break in his home island, came to Male’ to seek employment. “I was unable to find a job in Male’ though,” he says. “But I had some friends who worked here [at Embudu] and so I came here on their recommendation.” He began work in February 1996 and has stayed with the resort since, making him one of its longest serving employees.

Vakarufalhi Island Resort

Vakarufalhi Island Resort is a place of subdued luxury in the Maldives’ South Ari Atoll. Set on a mere three and a half hectare island it comprises of 79 villas and a beautiful turquoise lagoon. The reception area is open and very welcoming with its soft sandy floor. You can choose to stay in one of the Garden villas, set along the beach in lush greenery, or several categories of generous-sized and tastefully furnished Water Villas, with amazing uninterrupted Indian ocean views.

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

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