Thai AirAsia to Resume Direct Flights to Maldives from Bangkok
Thai AirAsia will resume scheduled flights between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) from 22nd December 2021. This will mark the resumption of international services by the airline. Thai AirAsia will operate two flights every week on Sundays and Wednesdays and will operate an Airbus A320 with the capacity of 150 […]
Marriott Set to Open 30 Luxury Hotels in 2022
Marriott confirmed at ILTM Cannes that it is poised to open more than 30 hotels worldwide in 2022. With seven properties already in the Maldives, including the J. W Marriott, St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, W Maldives, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, Ritz Carlton Fari Islands and Le […]
Purchasing Power: Kabirdoss Iniyan, Purchasing Manager, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
In this interview with Hotelier Maldives, Kabirdoss Iniyan, purchasing manager for Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, speaks about the ideal supplier and his most successful deals. How long have you been in Purchasing? I started my career in the hospitality industry as a purchasing manager at an organization in Singapore and then moved to Hideaway […]
The Nautilus Presents ‘Moments of Togetherness’ Package for Valentine’s Day
The Nautilus is inviting couples to design their own romantic getaway at the ultra-luxury bohemian hideaway in Baa Atoll. The resort’s new Moments of Togetherness package includes an unimaginable range of romantic experiences, from cinema under the stars to a personalized spa journey. The Nautilus features twenty-six beach and ocean houses that each comes with […]
Opinion: 2022 an Optimistic Year for Maldives Tourism Industry
When we farewelled 2020 just over twelve months ago, the world was excited about looking forward to a better year, to returning to some sort of normality, to being able to live a normal life and to rediscover the pleasures of traveling. A year later, we seem to have experienced a world of contradictions: a […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Siyam World Launches The Beach House Collection The Beach House Collection at Siyam World is an exclusive and sophisticated enclave of twenty-four show-stopping one- to six-bedroom Residences, also available to investors on 35-year lease with guaranteed returns. Owners can opt for a 5 per cent per annum return on their investment, or alternatively 40 per […]
Justin Swart Appointed General Manager at Cora Cora Maldives
Cora Cora Maldives has appointed Justin Swart as general manager. He brings in over fifteen years of experience in the luxury hotel industry to the new all-inclusive property in Raa Atoll. Born in South Africa, Justin began his career in the hospitality industry as a sports and leisure manager and quickly gained experience as a […]
Freedive Maldives to Launch Neyvaa 2, A New World Record Attempt
Freedive Maldives, the first local freediving school in the country is set to execute Neyvaa 2 in 2022, an attempt to set a new world record as ‘most people performing static apnea simultaneously’. Static apnea is a discipline in which a person holds their breath underwater for as long as possible while floating on the […]
Atmosphere Launches New Sub Brand Colours of Oblu in India
Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts, a thriving hospitality group from the Maldives has launched its sub brand Colours of Oblu in India. With a strong portfolio of six resorts in the Maldives, the group’s Chief Commercial Officer Stephane Laguette and Vice President of Communications Sarah Walker Kerr recently indulged in a series of road shows in […]
GM Forum 2021 Post Event Report Now Available for Download
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2021 post-event report is now available to download. GM Forum 2021 took place on 23rd September 2021 at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. The fifth edition of the forum saw the attendance of over 90 delegates representing 50 hospitality brands. This year’s GM Forum discussed topics on the themes of airline connectivity, […]
A Day in the Life of Rosalie Bailie
Rosalie Bailie is the marine educator at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, where she works closely with guests to help them make memorable experiences on the island. She can be found in the ocean guiding marine excursion trips, managing the coral restoration programme, conducting coral, turtle and manta surveys or holding reef clean-ups. On land, her […]
Bespoke Events – Specialists in Orchestrating Unique Events
Organising one-of-a-kind, singular events that are utterly distinctive, Bespoke Events specialises in custom event management. The brand was founded by Shaffu and Nai, highly recognized personalities in the event industry in Maldives. While Shaffu is an inspiring planner, a creative artist and a passionate designer; Nai is a talented coordinator and organiser. For over a […]
