Kandolhu Maldives Appoints New Management Couple: Guillaume Aublet and Monika Angliker
Kandolhu Maldives welcomes the new management couple to the resort, Guillaume Aublet as resort manager and his real-life partner, Monika Angliker as guest services manager. Born in France, Guillaume is an accomplished hotelier with over 26 years of experience across Switzerland, United Kingdom, Fiji, Seychelles, Caribbean and Maldives. An oenology enthusiast, he has held several […]
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Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa Introduces La Fête by Le Méridien This winter, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa invites travellers to rejoice in the festive season, seaside-style with La Fête by Le Méridien. Nestled in Lhaviyani Atoll on Thilamaafushi Island, the tropical luxury resort has prepared an exciting array of festivities inspired by […]
Siyam World Holds First Graduation of Sun Thari Apprenticeship Program
Siyam World, the highly anticipated resort in Noonu Atoll, has held the graduation of the first batch that took part in Sun Thari Apprenticeship program. This new program by Siyam World was launched to develop, train and prepare young locals for the tourism and hospitality industry. During the graduation ceremony held on 21st October 2021, […]
Trans Maldivian Airways Supports the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) sponsors the annual camp of the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of Maldives (BVISM), as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. A special ceremony was held to handover the donation at TMA Seaplane Base on 21st October 2021. Trans Maldivian’s CEO, Mr A.U.M Fawzy, along with members of the company’s Senior […]
One&Only Reethi Rah Launches New Restaurant, ‘Botanica with Matthew Kenney’
In partnership with globally celebrated chef Matthew Kenney, One&Only Reethi Rah has launched a new restaurant, ‘Botanica with Matthew Kenney’. The innovative outlet offers guests a completely plant-based dining experience curated by Chef Kenney whilst enveloped in Botanica’s lush and atmospheric outdoor gardens. Chef Kenny hails from the US and is renowned for being a […]
Interview with DJ Akram from Kandima Maldives
DJing is a way of life for DJ Akram who grew up in the Maldives. He is renowned at Kandima for spinning the decks. Hotelier Maldives caught up with him to find out more about what it is like to be a DJ. HM: Tell me about your background. Where did you grow up? DJA: […]
The Floating Spa at South Palm Resort Maldives
South Palm Resort Maldives, Addu Atoll, features unique floating spa rooms. Perched over the island’s natural lake, the Kurumba Spa offers a tailored wellness experience with treatments focused on a renewed self after the session, body and skin care programs for a youthful and glowing self. Treatments range from special massages to Balinese sessions to […]
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives Welcomes Wellness Practitioner Ranjith Saj
Veteran wellness practitioner Ranjith Saj has arrived at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives for an exclusive month-long residency. From 15th October to 15th November, Ranjith will share his knowledge of global holistic philosophy and fifteen years of expertise in integrative medicine with specialized workshops and treatments that address the fundamentals of health and well-being. “Wellness is […]
GM Forum ‘21 Highlights: Presentation by Tropical Fitness Pvt Ltd, Wellness Partner
Tropical Fitness Pvt Ltd, Wellness Partner of GM Forum ’21 and Official Distributor of Technogym in the Maldives, presented at the event; The presentation was given by Angelo Goggioli, International Key Account Manager Hospitality & Residential, Technogym. Joining him on stage was Maurizio Placuzzi, Sub-Continent Area Manager, Technogym, and Mariyam Imna, Director, Tropical Fitness. Angelo explained […]
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Fushifaru Maldives Hosts “Kulafihin Dhivehi Raajje” Art Competition Fushifaru Maldives hosted its much-anticipated art competition, “Kulafihin Dhivehi Raajje” on 9th October 2021 to celebrate World Tourism Day. This was an endeavour from the resort to nurture and empower local talents and to revive and preserve the rich inimitable Dhivehi culture. Eight participants from four different […]
Meet Oreste Traetto, Resident Manager, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort
Oreste Traetto joins the Pullman Maldives Maamutaa as resident manager with almost three decades experience in senior management at hotels across the globe. He began his career in 1993 with Club Med and evolved within the ACCOR Group. Originally from Livorno Italy, he specialises in hotel opening, preopening and operation budget as well as aspects […]
Purchasing Power: Waraporn Dakhuntot, Purchasing Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
In this interview with Hotelier Maldives, Waraporn Dakhuntot, purchasing manager for the recently-opened The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, speaks about the ideal supplier and her most successful deals. HM: How long have you been in Purchasing? WD: I have been working for more than fourteen years in the procurement sector in the hospitality industry, spanning […]
