Development of Gan International Airport – Gateway to Southern Maldives
The Ministry of Economic Development has begun the tender for the development of Gan International Airport on 4th October 2022. The project entails the development of the terminal with the capacity to cater to 1.5 million passengers per annum. The project is further looking to develop shopping, dining, lounge, cargo, ARFF, and other facilities. Featured […]
Hotel Marketing Checklist for 2022 & 2023: Part 1
Today’s traveler’s journey is more fragmented than ever. With the recent proliferation of new travel super apps, distribution Goliaths such as Google and Expedia updating their ranking algorithms at a frantic pace, and the seemingly unstoppable growth of metasearch engine traffic, building and executing an effective hotel marketing strategy can seem intimidating. Maintaining a holistic, cross-channel approach […]
Ali Shifaz Appointed General Manager at Meeru Island Resort and Spa
Ali Shifaz has been appointed General Manager at Meeru Island Resort and Spa of Crown & Champa Resorts. Shifaz has been with Crown & Champa Resorts since 1st July 2019, when he joined Kagi Spa Island as Senior Project Coordinator. After one year with Kagi, his CCR career journey continued with Meeru Island Resort and […]
Sun Siyam Celebrates President’s Golden Award
Maldivian-owned Sun Siyam Group is celebrating a milestone achievement of its own at the Gala held on the third of October 2022 in Male to celebrate the Maldives Tourism Golden Year. The owner and visionary behind Sun Siyam Group, Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed received the “President’s Tourism Gold Award” for his exemplary contribution to the […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, a Mix of Tranquillity, Innovation and Wellbeing
Set in the UNESCO designated biosphere reserve of the Baa Atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a mere 35-minute seaplane journey away from the main Velana International Airport or a 20-minute speedboat ride from Dharavandhooh domestic airport. Part of the Marriot Bonvoy portfolio, Westin brings its signature six pillars of wellness of Sleep Well, […]
Experience Bodegas Viñátigo Winery with the Ozen Collection
The Ozen Collection is bringing the wine drinking rituals of the Canary Islands to its Maldivian shores. From the 21st to the 27th of November, Ozen Reserve Bolifushi and Ozen Life Maadhoo will be holding an exclusive three-night masterclass conducted by Juan Jesus Mendez and his son Jorge of the Bodegas Viñátigo Winery, followed by […]
18 Girls Successfully Complete #CodeforClimateMV Funded by JOALI Maldives
18 Girls of Raa Atoll School have completed Women in Tech Maldives’s #CodeforClimateMV programme funded by JOALI Maldives. The programme was designed to spread climate awareness through code and it introduced the participants to Python and Machine Learning. 18 girls from grade 7 to 10 participated in the hybrid, online and face-to-face training sessions held […]
GM Forum 2022 Highlights
The 6th GM Forum hosted by Hotelier Maldives at Kurumba Maldives on 15th September drew over 23 GM’s representing 38 resorts, 2 hotels and 86 Industry leaders, including two of the reputed pioneers of tourism, MU Maniku and Hussain Afeef. The forum is the only dedicated networking gathering for GM’s in the Maldives and serves […]
Huvafen Fushi Maldives Announce Key Appointments
Huvafen Fushi Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Hamdhoon as the new Resort Manager and Ibrahim Nathif as the Executive Sous Chef. With impressive track records in the hospitality industry and a legacy with Universal Resorts, both appointees bring strong expertise to their roles and will elevate the resort’s journey to the next level. […]
The Emerald Collection Opens Second Luxury Property: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
The Emerald Collection announces the opening of its second Maldivian 5-star luxury property in Raa Atoll: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa. Aldo Scarapicchia, Partner and Managing Director of The Emerald Collection, expressed that they are “thrilled to consolidate our presence in the Maldives with the opening of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa.” “The new property […]
Music and Michelin Stars to Celebrate Siyam World’s First Birthday
Siyam World is celebrating its first birthday in all its grandeur with a string of anniversary events that will be held from the 28th to the 31st of October this year. The celebrations will commence with a stage show and will end with a Resident Evil-themed Halloween party that will be held with a series […]
Island Adventure Filled Christmas at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives
Embark on an island adventure filled with the joy of Christmas at Ritz–Carlton Maldives this festive season! While most of the island festivities begin on 24th December, the joyful season activities at Ritz-Carlton start on 22nd December stretching into the New Year till 8th January 2023. The resort offers traditional festive activities for families and […]
