Reethi Faru Resort culinary team recognised with gold, silver and bronze medals
Reethi Faru Resort has announced three medal wins by members of its culinary team at the Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge and the FHAM Global Culinary Challenge. At the Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge, Chef Rohit Kabdal received a Gold Medal in the Decorated Cake category, recognising his work in cake design, presentation and technical execution. Chef […]
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 […]
Reethi Faru Resort chefs win 3 medals at Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2025
Reethi Faru Resort has announced the outstanding success of its culinary team at the prestigious Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2025. The resort’s team, led by a group of young and passionate chefs, achieved remarkable recognition by securing three medals in competition with some of the finest culinary professionals in the region. The award-winning chefs […]
Sun Siyam Olhuveli’s culinary team triumphs at Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge 2025
The talented culinary team from Sun Siyam Olhuveli demonstrated their exceptional skill, creativity, and teamwork at the 19th Edition of the Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge 2025 from 19 to 22 October 2025. They earned multiple accolades across key categories, reaffirming the resort’s status as one of the Maldives’ leading culinary destinations. Hosted by the Chefs […]
Centara Hotels & Resorts Maldives celebrate culinary success at Hotel Asia 2025
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa, The Centara Collection, and Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa have announced their remarkable achievements of their culinary teams at the Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge Maldives, held recently. The awards recognise outstanding skill, creativity, and dedication in the culinary arts, highlighting Centara’s commitment to delivering world-class dining […]
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 […]
Reethi Beach Resort wins at Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2024
Reethi Beach Resort has announced its remarkable achievements at the 18th edition of the Hotel Asia 2024 Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge. This premier event within the Maldives’ hospitality sector took place on May 13, 14, and 15, 2024, at the Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall, & Maldives National University in Malé (MNU). The event saw participation […]
















