Leadership 5.0: Pulse Hotels’ Aalim Mohamed urges hoteliers to rethink, redefine, reboot at GM Forum 2025
At the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2025, Aalim Mohamed, Group Director of Human Resources at Pulse Hotels & Resorts, invited a ballroom full of GMs to stand, take three deep breaths, and reset. It was a fitting prelude to a session that asked leaders to pause, rethink long-held assumptions, and embrace a model […]
Harmonising mind, body, and spirit through sound at Brennia Kottefaru
At Brennia Kottefaru, the pursuit of wellness extends beyond movement and meditation, flowing into the calming resonance of sound. The resort’s Sound Healing Session, conducted by Amit Singh (Yoga Teacher and Sound Healer), offers guests a deeply restorative experience designed to harmonise the mind, body, and spirit. Held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 […]
MICHELIN honours OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI with coveted 1 MICHELIN Key distinction
In a resounding affirmation of its stature on the global luxury stage, THE OZEN COLLECTION has announced a landmark achievement as OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI receives a prestigious MICHELIN Key. This distinguished accolade places the Maldivian sanctuary among an elite circle of only twelve five-star resorts in the country recognised by the anonymous and expert inspectors […]
Villa Resorts appoints Faiz Idrees as Executive Chef at Royal Island
Villa Resorts has announced the appointment of Faiz Idrees as Executive Chef at Royal Island, reinforcing the resort’s culinary leadership and enhancing its dining experience. A Maldivian national with extensive experience in the hospitality sector, Chef Faiz joins Royal Island following his tenure overseeing multi-outlet operations across renowned island resorts and international establishments. His expertise […]
W Maldives invites guests to ‘Make Waves, New Traditions’ this festive season
W Maldives is inviting guests to Make Waves, New Traditions this festive season, presenting a celebration that redefines the holidays with creativity, connection, and indulgence. From 23 December to 1 January, the resort will transform into a tropical haven where every moment is designed for joy and every guest has officially “Made the List.” The […]
Unlocking loyalty via digital guest journeys: TrustYou’s Radouane Namaoui at GM Forum 2025
At the 2025 Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum, Radouane Namaoui, Global Head of Key Accounts at TrustYou, delivered an insightful presentation on “Unlocking Loyalty Through Digital Guest Journeys”, exploring how data, artificial intelligence, and personalisation are reshaping the guest experience and strengthening hotel loyalty worldwide. Speaking with humour and warmth, Namaoui began by connecting […]
Bespoke weddings and blissful escapes at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Set amidst the tranquillity and natural splendour of the Maldives, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives presents couples with an idyllic destination for celebrating love. Whether marking the start of a shared journey, renewing vows, or enjoying an intimate retreat, the island provides a haven where cherished moments unfold against a backdrop of blue skies, soft sands, and […]
Atmosphere Kanifushi brings fifth Just Veg Festival to a close with media, culinary highlights
Atmosphere Kanifushi recently wrapped up the fifth edition of its much-anticipated Just Veg Festival, a bold celebration of plant-based gastronomy led by acclaimed Italian Chef Fabrizio Marino. Held from 3rd to 9th October, the week-long festival attracted international media from Spain, India, the GCC, and Italy, who experienced the resort’s unique blend of culinary creativity, […]
Bestbuy Maldives champions local culinary talent at Hotel Asia
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is referred to be the hospitality industry event in the Maldives. In this year’s Culinary Challenge (19 to 22 October 2025) comprising competitions over 20 categories, most will take place at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Maldives National University, and some at the Synthetic Track, Hulhumalé. […]
Visit Maldives unveils branding at Anfield in landmark global exposure
Visit Maldives Corporation is set to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s most prominent sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will commence at 4:30 p.m. (BST) in the United Kingdom, corresponding to 8:30 p.m. Maldives Time (GMT +5). As […]
MNU-FHTS, Bestbuy Maldives sign MoU to strengthen hospitality education in Maldives
The Maldives National University – Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (MNU-FHTS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academic collaboration and advance hospitality education in the Maldives. The MoU was signed by Dr Aishath Shehenaz Adam, Vice Chancellor of MNU, and Ismail Hilmy, Chairman and Managing Director […]
Future is digital: BML’s Afrah Ahmed explores financial innovation in tourism at GM Forum 2025
At the 2025 Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum, Afrah Ahmed, Director of Cards at Bank of Maldives (BML), delivered a compelling presentation on “Digital Transformation in Maldives Tourism,” highlighting how innovation and technology are redefining the nation’s tourism landscape. Addressing an audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and media representatives, Afrah began by acknowledging the […]
