Hulhule Island Hotel reclaims Best Culinary Establishment title after 10 years
Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) has reclaimed the Best Culinary Establishment title at the Hotel Asia Culinary Competition 2026, marking a triumphant return to an honour it last won in 2016. A decade on, the victory opens a proud new chapter in the hotel’s culinary legacy, made especially meaningful by the return of the chefs who […]
Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge marks 20th edition with expanded competition programme
The Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge returns in 2026 for its landmark 20th edition, reaffirming its role as a leading platform for culinary excellence, professional recognition and skills development in the Maldives. More than a competition, it has become a place where chefs, students, hospitality professionals and young Maldivian talent can learn, compete, connect and […]
Hotel Asia Maldives 2026 recognises key sponsors behind landmark 20th edition
Hotel Asia Maldives 2026 has recognised the leading sponsors and industry partners supporting the landmark 20th edition of the Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge. Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the Maldives’ hospitality, food service, culinary and tourism sectors through access to quality products, reliable supply solutions, training and professional development. […]
Hotel Asia Maldives marks 20th edition, building on journey since 2000
Hotel Asia Maldives celebrates its journey from humble beginnings in 2000 to becoming one of the Maldives’ most established platforms for the hospitality, resort-supply and culinary sectors. Hotel Asia began in 2000 as an exhibition-only event, launched with the participation of approximately 40 companies. At the time, the Maldivian tourism and resort industry depended heavily […]
INEO showcases one-stop hospitality solutions at Hotel Asia 2026
For the Maldives hospitality industry, a commercial kitchen is never just a list of equipment. It is part of the daily operation of a resort — from breakfast service and specialty restaurants to beach clubs, staff kitchens and banquet operations. At Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2026, INEO had the opportunity to meet […]
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. […]
Hotel Asia Maldives 2025: Where hospitality meets innovation
In the Maldives, tourism isn’t just an industry—it’s the heartbeat of the nation. And every year, Hotel Asia Maldives brings the world of hospitality together right here in paradise. This is more than just an exhibition. It’s where global suppliers, resort leaders, chefs, and innovators meet under one roof to share ideas, discover the latest […]
Food safety: how to tell if the food you serve your clients are healthy
The food safety seminar held at the Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge yesterday saw Prabath Samarasinghe discuss serving safer food and beverages.
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma named Best Culinary Establishment at Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge Award Ceremony
The award ceremony of the Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge was hosted on 21 September in the ballroom of Hulhule Island Hotel.
Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge kicks off
Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge began today, at 0900 at Dharubaaruge.
11th Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge just around the corner
The Food, Beverage and Hospitality industry is gearing up for Maldives largest and most anticipated event ‘Hotel Asia 2015.’ This annual expo will be held from the 19th – 21st of September 2015,
