Joy Island’s inaugural Gourmet Week with Chef Roberto Valbuzzi
Joy Island has successfully hosted its first Gourmet Week appointment with the young and talented Chef Roberto Valbuzzi from 30 September to 9 October 2023. The well-known Italian television personality Chef Valbuzzi strives to combine contemporary cooking techniques with family-passed culinary traditions to produce culinary masterpieces in the Lake Maggiore region. As a result, he […]
JA Manafaru introduces daily seaplane service
As part of an ongoing strategic plan to provide the best of authentic Maldivian guest experiences, JA Manafaru, also known as ‘The Real Maldives’, has announced a move to introduce a new daily seaplane schedule for guests. Starting from the 24th January, 2024, the new door-to-door service from Male’s seaplane terminal to Haa Alifu Atoll […]
Atmosphere Core, Dubai’s Lootah Biofuels ink MoU for biofuel production in Maldives
Leading Maldives-based hotel group Atmosphere Core on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lootah Biofuels to produce and supply biodiesel and provide waste cooking oil recycling services in the Maldives. The deal was inked during the second day of the Dubai Business Forum, an influential global gathering of businesses and investors held from […]
Maldives tourism weakens as occupancy growth slows, bed nights declines
The Maldives tourism sector, which is the main source of foreign exchange earnings for the island nation, has faced a slowdown in its growth, according to the latest data released by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). According to the the central bank’s Monthly Economic Update (October 2023), total tourist arrivals in September 2023 stood at […]
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives to host football event with Fabrizio Romano
In an extravagant takeover for football enthusiasts, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives at CROSSROADS has announced an exclusive event that promises to be a hat-trick of football fandom. From the 14th to the 22nd of November, step onto the pitch with Italian soccer journalist, Fabrizio Romano, a Forbes 30 Under 30 star, with over 25 million […]
SO/ Maldives, third iconic resort at CROSSROADS, opens
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced the opening of SO/ Maldives, which becomes the third iconic resort at CROSSROADS Maldives, on November 1. This luxury lifestyle resort complements the two popular five-star retreats and world-class facilities at the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-brand, fully integrated […]
Maldives crowned leading Indian Ocean destination at World Travel Awards
Maldives has secured an impressive victory at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in the Indian Ocean Category, claiming four prestigious awards. These accolades were conferred during the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, hosted at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai on October 15, 2023. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards is […]
Cocoon Collection appoints Ashish Kumar Jha as Sales Manager for Indian market
The Cocoon Collection has announced the appointment of Ashish Kumar Jha as Sales Manager for the Indian market. In his new role, Ashish will be in charge of strategic planning to expand the Indian market for the Maldives properties, Cocoon Maldives , You & Me Maldives and the recently opened resort Joy Island. Ashish has […]
Golden grandeur festive celebrations at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
This festive season, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is inviting guests to experience the natural splendour of the island with a dash of crafted glamour that culminates in a golden themed New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner as part of the resort’s Enchanted Elements and Golden Grandeur holiday programme. From couples and families to groups of friends, […]
IndiGo connects Hyderabad-Maldives with 3 weekly service
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has announced the resumption of flights by IndiGo Airlines, connecting Hyderabad to the Maldives. The service officially commenced on Tuesday. In response to the increasing number of leisure travellers choosing the Maldives as their destination, IndiGo Airlines will operate three non-stop flights weekly, departing from Hyderabad on Tuesday, Thursday, […]
COMO Cocoa Island offers joyful Diwali celebration
Celebrate the magic of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights at COMO Cocoa Island from November 9th to 12th. Join the resort for a celebration steeped in culture and joy, as the resort illuminates the island with the spirit of togetherness. Over the four days, indulge in a culinary journey through India’s diverse […]
Hurawalhi Maldives to host culinary collaboration with Michelin-star Chef Dominik Kappeler
Hurawalhi Maldives, the adults-only paradise located in the Lhaviyani Atoll, is set to welcome Michelin-star Chef Dominik Kappeler to collaborate with Hurawalhi’s very own Executive Chef Harshal Antil to create culinary masterpieces at Hurawalhi’s world famous 5.8 Undersea restaurant. Chef Dominik Kappeler, chef and owner of Munich’s celebrated dining destination Showroom, was born to a […]
