Francesco Pompilio appointed as General Manager of Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the appointment of Francesco Pompilio as the new General Manager of Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, a vibrant adults-only playground renowned for its intimate private villas, adventurous water activities, and exquisite dining offerings. Pompilio brings a wealth of international hotelier experience to his […]
Manta Air to launch intl flights in Jan 2024 with India as debut route
Manta Air, the Maldives’ leading airline, has announced that it is starting direct flights from India to the tropical paradise of Maldives. The announcement took place at a prestigious event hosted at the chic Bang at The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Bangalore. In a move aimed at redefining air travel between India and the Maldives, the […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa appoints Rashid Ahmadzada as Executive Sous Chef
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Rashid Ahmadzada as the new Executive Sous Chef. With an impressive fifteen years of culinary expertise, Rashid brings a wealth of experience and a passion for creating exceptional dishes that reflect culinary excellence. Before joining, Rashid served as Chef De Cuisine at JW […]
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi appoints Tj Joulak as General Manager
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, the epitome of luxury in the Maldives and leader of unparalleled bespoke service, has announced the appointment of TJ Joulak as General Manager. A veteran in luxury hospitality, Joulak has over 25 years of experience in the industry and worked across markets in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Previously having […]
Le Meridien Maldives Resort appoints Ganna Kryvoguz as Director of Sales & Marketing
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa has announced Ganna Kryvoguz as its newly appointed Director of Sales & Marketing. Boasting an impressive career of over a decade in the ever-evolving hotel industry, Ganna brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this key leadership position. Throughout her professional journey, Ganna has consistently demonstrated a deep […]
Crossroads Maldives Appoints Frederic Lebegue as General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
Crossroads Maldives has announced the appointment of Mr. Frederic Lebegue as the General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Mr. Lebegue brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record of success in the dynamic realm of the hospitality industry. Hailing from France, Mr. Lebegue is […]
Island flavours at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands: Best-selling cookbook author Rachel Khoo’s foray into Maldivian cuisine
The Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives have long been known as an idyllic beach destination. With over 1,000 coral islands surrounded by turquoise waters, the Maldives lures travellers with the promise of seclusion, relaxation and luxury. Yet beyond the picture-perfect beaches lies a rich and vibrant local culture and cuisine waiting to be discovered. […]
Shareef appointed MACL managing director
Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, who has held senior positions in various governments, has been appointed as the Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). Shareef, who most recently served as Maldives’ Trade Representative in Australia, has previously held roles as Commissioner General of Customs and Chairman of the Transport Authority. With a career in public […]
EarthCheck Silver Certification for Patina Maldives
Patina Maldives continues to advance their commitment of purposeful travel with a hands-on, data-led approach resulting in the resort’s EarthCheck Silver Certification. This milestone highlights the resort’s commitment to environmentally conscious practices and business excellence that positively impacts people and place. As we celebrate the EarthCheck Silver Certification for 2023, we reaffirm our resolute commitment […]
New Romantic Beach Pool Villas at LUX* South Ari Atoll
LUX* South Ari Atoll, the award -winning resort of The Lux Collective and one of the largest resorts in the Maldives, has unveiled its newest accommodation – Romantic Beach Pool Villas. Luxury meets elegance at LUX* South Ari Atoll. Thatched-roof beach bungalows and villas perched over the Maldivian waters create a stylish seaside haven. Ten […]
Oaga Art Resort celebrates Chef Ibrahim Zuhair’s achievements at 1st Indonesian Halal Chef Competition 2023
Chef Ibrahim Zuhair, fondly known as ‘Zuzu,’ Executive Sous Chef at Oaga Art Resort, has made his team proud with his recent achievements at the 1st Indonesian Halal Chef Competition 2023. The competition was held in conjunction with the Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF) at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), from October 25th to 29th, […]
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island launches MURACA Art Studio this festive season
Get creative at Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island this winter, with the launch of the impressive new creative space, the MURACA Art Studio. Offering a diverse range of activities, both couples and families alike can unleash their artistic flair with a range of exciting art-related activities while enjoying an idyllic island escape. Inspired by the mesmerising […]
