Westin Hotels & Resorts champions restful sleep in celebration of World Sleep Day
In the lead-up to the global commemoration of World Sleep Day on March 14 and building on the ‘Busy Resting’ campaign launched in January 2025, Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, is advocating for restful sleep. Hotels and resorts across the Asia Pacific region (excluding China) […]
Angsana Velavaru promotes Ameeg Ismail as Assistant Director of Human Capital, Adria Cemara as Senior Learning Manager
Angsana Velavaru has announced the promotion of two exceptional professional within its human capital team, reaffirming the resort’s commitment to fostering talents and strengthening its organisational culture. Adria Cemara steps into the role of Senior Learning Manager, while Ameeg Ismail assumes the position of Assistant Director of Human Capital. Both leaders have demonstrated an unwavering […]
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort to host football camp with Michael Owen in October
Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is gearing up for an unforgettable sporting experience as it welcomes football legend Michael Owen for an exclusive kids’ football camp. Taking place from 20th to 23rd October 2025, young guests will have the chance to train with the former England striker who has played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, […]
Blackstone set to reacquire Trans Maldivian Airways
Blackstone, the world’s largest private equity firm, is in the final stages of reacquiring Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), nearly eight years after selling it to a consortium led by Bain Capital and Chinese conglomerate Tempus Group. According to sources familiar with the matter, the deal is expected to be at a price close to what […]
Hulhule Island Hotel launches online portal for Iftar, Tharawees bookings
In a move towards digital innovation and enhanced guest convenience, Hulhule Island Hotel has launched a first-of-its-kind dedicated online portal for Iftar and Tharawees bookings. This exclusive platform was officially inaugurated in a special event held at Faru Coffee House on March 6, 2024. Designed to offer a seamless and hassle-free booking experience, the portal […]
Sun Siyam Resorts promotes Ahmed Naufal to Group Director of Business Development
Sun Siyam Resorts has announced the promotion of Ahmed Naufal to Group Director of Business Development, effective immediately. Naufal steps into this expanded position after his outstanding performance as the Group Director of Sales & Marketing. In his expanded role, Naufal will leverage his extensive experience to lead key initiatives that foster long-term growth and […]
Visit Maldives hosts seminar at ITB Berlin to unveil new tourism initiatives
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has hosted a seminar titled “The Next Chapter of Maldives Tourism – Berlin Edition” at ITB Berlin 2025. Held on March 4th, 2025, at Hybrid Studio 5.3, the seminar focussed on discussing initiatives and investments in the Maldivian tourism industry. Emceed by the Chief Operating Officer (COO) […]
Women in Maldives’ hospitality: Overcoming challenges, shaping future
Maldives, a nation synonymous with luxury hospitality and world-renowned tourism, has witnessed a steady transformation in the role of women within the industry. Traditionally, hospitality in the Maldives has been male-dominated, particularly in leadership and operational roles at resorts. However, in recent years, there has been a notable rise in female representation across various levels […]
Sun Siyam Olhuveli’s Hawwa Hana: Breaking barriers in hospitality
Hawwa Hana, the Assistant Human Resource Manager at Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives, has built a career in the hospitality industry driven by a desire to help people and foster positive workplace environments. Her journey from an F&B attendant to a management position in human resources highlights the opportunities and challenges for women in the Maldivian […]
OBLU SELECT Lobigili’s Meesan Saaed: Carving a path in hospitality
Growing up between Addu and Fuvahmulah, Meesan Saaed developed a deep appreciation for the freedom, nature, and rich marine culture of the Maldives. Her journey into the hospitality industry was shaped by her determination to break barriers and pursue a career that was not traditionally encouraged for women in her community. “Where I come from, […]
ELE|NA to host menopause retreat to mark International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, ELE|NA presents The Art of Graceful Change, a wellness retreat designed to empower women to embrace menopause with confidence and vitality. This transformative retreat will be held from June 5th–9th, 2025, at the serene OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi in the Maldives. The retreat offers a holistic and highly personalised approach […]
OBLU SELECT Lobigili bridges gender gap with 80% women team
Having a women-majority workforce is uncommon in the Maldives. Typically, resorts have a significant gender gap, with ladies making up only around 25% of the staff. In contrast, at OBLU SELECT Lobigili almost 80% of the 100-strong workforce is made up of women. Even the Housekeeping teams have ladies – something rarely seen in Maldivian […]
