FHAM Hosted Global Culinary Challenge Workshop
Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) held its Global Culinary Challenge Workshop on March 20, 2023 at Champa Central Hotel. The workshop was an opportunity to provide information for chefs interested in the Global Culinary Challenge. FHAM is the premier international hospitality trade fair in the Maldives. The exhibition and Global Culinary Challenge will be […]
Beyond Maldives Top 10 Markets: Growth Lies in the 11-20th Largest Source Markets
The Maldives’ top ten source markets are closely monitored, recorded and celebrated. The attention is warranted as these markets accounted for 64.8% of tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2023. However, the focus on the top markets may divert attention from other prominent and growing markets. The greatest potential for the tourism sector’s […]
Soul Reconnection Package for Solo Travellers at Nova Maldives
Nova Maldives is introducing a set of offerings carefully crafted for solo travellers throughout the month of July 2023. In an era where travellers embrace freedom, independence and personal development more than ever, Nova is launching a soul reconnection package. The package is designed for solo travellers looking to reconnect with their soul and spirit. […]
Women In Hospitality: Nashra Hassan
Nashra Hassan (Nattu) is the Deputy Director of Brand Communications and Digital Marketing for Pulse Hotels and Resorts. Hotelier Maldives spoke to Nattu about her career, hotel marketing and the impact of digital marketing on Maldives’ destination marketing. HM: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your career. Nashra Hassan: My name is […]
Aima Construction Awarded $148mn Contract for Mandarin Oriental Bolidhuffaru Reef by DAMAC
DAMAC awarded Aima Construction a $148mn contract for the construction of 120 villas for the upcoming resort, Mandarin Oriental Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male Atoll. Of the 120 stand-alone villas, 64 are over-water and 56 are beachfront villas. The grand villas will have private pools and ocean views. “We are fully confident in the capabilities […]
Maldives Marine Expo 2023 Brings the Marine Industry Together
Maldives Marine Expo 2023 is held on March 15-18, 2023 at Hulhumalé Central Park. The expo is the flagship event of the National Boating Association of Maldives. Over 100 exhibitors are gathering for the longest running marine exhibition in the country. The Marine Expo is an opportunity for the marine industry to come together. “From […]
Fushifaru Maldives Wins Best Hotel Sustainability Progress at TUI Global Hotel Awards
Fushifaru Maldives won the prestigious ‘Best Hotel Sustainability Progress’ award at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2023. The award recognizes the resort’s outstanding commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community development. The award was presented during the ITB Fair in Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show. The TUI Global Hotel Awards is an annual […]
Jawakara Islands Maldives Opening August 1
Jawakara Islands Maldives, the newest addition to the Crown & Champa Resorts portfolio, is anticipated to open August 1, 2023. Jawakara is a two island, family friendly resort in the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll. Experience the islands’ untouched nature and brilliant lagoons with your loved ones. The two islands, Mabin and Dheru, are connected by a […]
Nova to Host Asian-Pacific Community Street Food Festival
Nova is hosting a “Community Street Food Festival” on May 1, 2023 on the beach for guests to enjoy authentic dishes and delights from up to eight Asian-Pacific cuisines. The inspiration for the “Community Street Food Festival” is from over 5,000 years ago when the Maldives was a key port for traders sailing from Indonesia, […]
22 Exhibitors Attend 5th Thailand-Maldives Business Matching Event
The fifth Thailand-Maldives Business Matching event was held on March 14, 2023 at Manhattan Business Hotel. The event was organized by the Thai Trade Center Chennai, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Ministry of Commerce, Thailand. The purpose of the event is to match relevant Thai manufacturers and suppliers to Maldivian distributors and […]
Rosewood Ranfaru Resort to Open in 2025
Estithmar Holdings, a Qatari investment company, announced the development of Rosewood Ranfaru Resort in Maldives. The resort is projected to be one of the world’s most luxurious resorts and will be developed by Royal Resorts, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holdings. Rosewood Ranfaru Resort is anticipated to open in the first quarter of 2025. This will […]
Maldives Wellness Trends in 2023
The Maldives has long been a popular destination for those seeking a luxurious and rejuvenating vacation. One can reset their mind on the island’s lush greenery, stunning beaches and crystalline lagoons. The wellness industry is steadily growing in Maldives, with resorts offering more treatment options. This year we can expect resorts to incorporate wellness trends […]
