JEN Maldives Malè by Shangri-La Introduces Little Chefs in the Making Programme
JEN Maldives Malè by Shangri-La has introduced the first of its Little Chefs in the Making classes during 7 to 8 August 2021 at the hotel. With experienced chefs from around the world, JEN continues to be recognised locally and globally as one of the city’s prime dining outlets. The programme consists of a series […]
Latest Marketing Activities by Visit Maldives
Turkish Media Team Arrives to Maldives From 16-22 August 2021, a prominent Turkish media team consisting of travel writers, journalists, and art directors will explore the wellness facilities at Joali Maldives, Mirihi Island Resort and Finolhu Maldives. The media trip represents popular media outlets such as Oksijen, Seturday, Baha Akinci, Sabah, Daily Sabah, Marie Claire […]
Aqua Vita Residency – Setting the Standard for Excellence
An evolution of Modernist Architecture designed with both purpose and intention to create a sublime experience of space and light, Aqua Vita is not just a home, but an extraordinary lifestyle choice. The luxury residential complex developed by NPHD- a joint venture by Ayenka Holdings Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka, and NPH Investments Pvt Ltd, Maldives, […]
Sponsor Support Strong for GM Forum 2021
Maldives businesses established in hotel and resort supply are showing strong support for the fifth General Manager’s Forum organised by Hotelier Maldives, scheduled for 23rd September 2021 at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. Inaugurated in 2016, the GM Forum is an annual event dedicated to managers of hospitality establishments in the Maldives and industry stakeholders including […]
Women in Hospitality: Farsa Saeed, Sales Manager, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Farsa Saeed is a sales manager and driving force at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. Saeed joined the finest address in the Maldives in 2017 as a sales coordinator and quickly worked her way up to a sales executive and sales manager position. Highly skilled in her role, Saeed expertly manages the Asia Pacific accounts of […]
Tourist Arrivals to Maldives Exceed 700,000
A total of 700,594 tourists have visited the Maldives this year, as of 18 August 2021. Statistics further reveal that the daily average of arrivals stands at 3,046 and the average duration of stay is 9.1 days. Russia remains as the top source market for Maldives with 154,380 tourist arrivals and a market share of […]
Meet Retheesh Mohanan, Head Sommelier, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau
Retheesh Mohanan, 39, originally from Kerala, India is currently the head sommelier at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. Hotelier Maldives interviews Mohanan about working in the Maldives, different wine varieties in the wine cellar at InterContinental and his favourite wines. HM: Tell me a bit about yourself and your background and how it has shaped you? […]
EU to Support SME Tourism Industry
European Union is providing EUR 2 million as grant aid for the project ‘EU Support for a Resilient Recovery of SME Tourism Industry in the Maldives’. The project agreement was signed by Ambassador of the European Union to the Maldives HE Denis Chaibi, and Managing Director of Maldives Fund Management Corporation Mr. Hassan Manik during […]
JLL Retained to Market the Sale of Five Islands
JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group has been retained by Prime Locations Management Ltd. to offer for sale five undeveloped islands, situated in Emboodhoo Lagoon, South Male atoll, Maldives. The islands, located just a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport and the Maldives capital of Malé. When developed the islands will be part of CROSSROADS […]
Authentic Maldives to Open Outlet in Kuda Vilingili Resort
The Business Centre Corporation (BCC) has opened up for application for local craft workers and home-based workers to showcase their products at the Authentic Maldives outlet set to open at Kuda Vilingili Resort. With this initiative, the Government of Maldives intends to create an enabling environment to promote local productivity. The vision of the initiative […]
Maldives Among the Six Countries Removed from Abu Dhabi Green List
Abu Dhabi will remove Maldives and five other countries from its green list on 18 August 2021, states UAE’s second flag carrier Etihad Airways. Hence, passengers travelling from Maldives, Armenia, Austria, Israel, Italy and the USA will need to quarantine on arrival. Maldives was initially added to the green list on 31 July 2021, allowing […]
Aitken Spence Revenue Improves in Q121 as Maldives Tourism Recovers
Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence PLC saw its leisure sector performance improve as revenue recovered to 3.5 billion rupees at the end of June 2021, as reported in Economy Next. This is a significant increase from the 195.5 million rupees earned in the same period of 2020. “The Tourism sector showed promising results with an increase […]
