HamacLand Concept – An Innovative Beach Solution for Maldives Resorts
At La Seyne-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean’s Provencal coast, an extensive team of professionals had founded a state-of-the-art solution to increase the beach area of island resorts with eco-friendly extensions. Since then, the HamacLand Concept has expanded into Dubai, Oman, Bahamas, Qatar, Seychelles, Turks & Caicos and the Maldives, offering a dedicated space on water. A […]
The Strong Influence of Art and Design on Traveller’s Experience
(Left) Talenia Phua Gajardo, head art & design hunter and founder/CEO of The Artling | (right) Kim Tay, gallery director and co-founder For centuries, the various forms of art have played a significant role in how people remember things, their experiences and enthusiasm. From the Renaissance era to modern and contemporary design, art has served as […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Debuts the First Zuma Restaurant in the Indian Ocean Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi unveils the latest addition to its collection of 10 distinctive culinary experiences at the iconic resort paradise with the debut of the world-renowned Contemporary Japanese concept Zuma at the resort in the archipelago. With breathtaking views of the […]
The Nautilus Maldives Launches Innovative Wellness Experience with Ananda in The Himalayas
The Nautilus Maldives has partnered with the world’s top ranked destination spa and wellness retreat, Ananda in The Himalayas, to offer a first of its kind wellbeing experience. The collaboration begins in January 2022 and combines the confluence of the majestic Himalayas and the expansive Indian Ocean. Ananda, located in the tranquil Himalayan foothills, is […]
Women in Hospitality: Monika Angliker, Guest Services Manager, Kandolhu Maldives
Monika Angliker joined Kandolhu Maldives as guest services manager in October 2021. Since then, the Swiss national has been leading the Front Office team at the exquisite resort, lending her valuable skills in guest service management. Monika began her career as a flight attendant for Swissair. She then entered the hotel sector as guest service […]
Bryce Seator Appointed General Manager at Kanuhura Maldives
Kanuhura Maldives has appointed Bryce Seator as general manager. Bryce brings in over seventeen years of experience in senior management roles in international luxury hotels and resorts. Prior to joining Kanuhura Maldives, Bryce served as resort manager in Amanyara in Turks and Caicos and in Six Senses Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles. Previously, he held the […]
Universal Resorts Management Appoints Chief Operating Officers
Universal Resorts Management (URM) has appointed Visha Mahir and Sanjay Maniku as chief operating officers of the company. Visha brings in over twenty years of experience in the Maldives tourism industry and has served as executive director at Universal Enterprises since 2002. Meanwhile, Sanjay has served as executive director for Development and Joint Ventures at […]
Ministry of Tourism Amends Guidelines on Quarantine Duration
Following the rise in the number of cases, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) published a circular in the Government of Maldives Gazette to revise the Quarantine/ Isolation period effective from 13th January 2022. According to this publication, changes have been brought to the isolation period for those identified as a positive case of Covid-19 as […]
Adam Clive Lockwood Appointed Director of Culinary at Siyam World
Siyam World has appointed Chef Adam Clive Lockwood as its new director of culinary. Chef Adam will oversee the overall food and beverage department and craft innovative menus that reflects the resort’s 24hrs premium all-inclusive dining experiences. Chef Adam graduated from The University of Huddersfield in England and brings in over twenty-five years of experience in […]
Huvafen Fushi Welcomes Renowned Chef Andrey from Moscow
Huvafen Fushi welcomes celebrated Chef and famous restaurateur Andrey Korobyak from Moscow, who will be hosting two dinners at their signature restaurant SALT. Chef Andrey will delight guests with dishes inspired by Nordic and Asian cuisines, seamlessly combining it with the restaurants’ current offerings for two days on 18th and 22nd January 2022. Having worked […]
Maldives Government Seeks Bids to Develop and Operate Resorts
On 17 January, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) announced three islands to be leased as a cluster from Shaviyani Atoll Maldives. This announcement came as a revision to MoT’s initial Invitation for Bids (IFB) first published on 26 October 2021 welcoming investment opportunities for foreign and local investors interested in developing and operating a tourist […]
Milaidhoo Maldives Launches Megamoon for Valentine’s Day
More than just a holiday of blissful romance, the Milaidhoo megamoon includes a variety of unique experiences that are full of memorable moments that are private and intimate, individually created for each couple. The megamoon package can be available starting from February 2022 until the end of December 2022. On the morning of arrival, the […]
