Alila Kothaifaru Maldives appoints Nguyen Minh Phuc as Executive Chef

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has announced the arrival of its new Executive Chef, Nguyen Minh Phuc. A native of Vietnam, Chef Phuc brings a wealth of experience since 2003 from hotels and resorts around the world, from the Kingdom of Bahrain to South East Asia including Accor Hotels in Vietnam and recently served as Executive Chef […]

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Ifuru Island Maldives appoints Ghizlane Hari as Sales Manager – PR & Events

IFURU ISLAND Maldives has announced the appointment of Ghizlane Hari as the Sales Manager for PR & Events. Ghizi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, with a distinguished career marked by significant leadership positions in esteemed 5-star establishments across Morocco, Oman, and Qatar. Her mandate encompasses driving the company’s sales […]

Soneva’s 2023 winter collection: Discover magic of festive season

Pioneering resort brand Soneva has announced its latest collection of exclusive, seasonal experiences for guests at Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Thailand. Setting the scene for unforgettable memories, the Winter Collection features curated feasts from Michelin-starred chefs, bespoke treatments by world-renowned wellness specialists and an exciting children’s holiday […]

Joy Island’s inaugural Gourmet Week with Chef Roberto Valbuzzi

Joy Island has successfully hosted its first Gourmet Week appointment with the young and talented Chef Roberto Valbuzzi from 30 September to 9 October 2023. The well-known Italian television personality Chef Valbuzzi strives to combine contemporary cooking techniques with family-passed culinary traditions to produce culinary masterpieces in the Lake Maggiore region. As a result, he […]

JA Manafaru introduces daily seaplane service

As part of an ongoing strategic plan to provide the best of authentic Maldivian guest experiences, JA Manafaru, also known as ‘The Real Maldives’, has announced a move to introduce a new daily seaplane schedule for guests. Starting from the 24th January, 2024, the new door-to-door service from Male’s seaplane terminal to Haa Alifu Atoll […]

Atmosphere Core, Dubai’s Lootah Biofuels ink MoU for biofuel production in Maldives

Leading Maldives-based hotel group Atmosphere Core on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lootah Biofuels to produce and supply biodiesel and provide waste cooking oil recycling services in the Maldives. The deal was inked during the second day of the Dubai Business Forum, an influential global gathering of businesses and investors held from […]

Maldives tourism weakens as occupancy growth slows, bed nights declines

The Maldives tourism sector, which is the main source of foreign exchange earnings for the island nation, has faced a slowdown in its growth, according to the latest data released by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). According to the the central bank’s Monthly Economic Update (October 2023), total tourist arrivals in September 2023 stood at […]

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives to host football event with Fabrizio Romano

In an extravagant takeover for football enthusiasts, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives at CROSSROADS has announced an exclusive event that promises to be a hat-trick of football fandom. From the 14th to the 22nd of November, step onto the pitch with Italian soccer journalist, Fabrizio Romano, a Forbes 30 Under 30 star, with over 25 million […]

Renowned European haute cuisine luminary, Eyck Zimmer, makes a highly-anticipated return to the Maldives

Experience Exquisite Culinary Delights as Eyck Zimmer Takes Centre Stage at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru in January 2024 Multiple award-winning international chef Eyck Zimmer will bring his culinary expertise to the luxury OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort 17-31 January 2024. Zimmer will curate two extraordinary five-course dining experiences at the resort’s Art-i-san restaurant, as well as host […]

The Hawks enhances passenger transportation with introduction of new luxury speedboat

Hawks, a leading provider of passenger transportation services, has announced the introduction of its new luxury speedboat, the Hawks Dahlia. The Hawks Dahlia is a 48-foot luxury touring speedboat built by Gulf Craft Inc. and powered by three 375 Yamaha outboards. It is equipped with comfortable adjustable leather seating and a modern interior, making it […]

Maldives Halal Travel represented at Halal Expo Indonesia Conference 2023

Dr. Hussain Sunny Umar, representing Maldives Halal Travel (MHT), participated in a panel discussion on “Exploring Halal – Friendly Travel Destinations and Experiences” at the Halal Expo Indonesia Conference 2023, held from October 25-29, 2023. During the panel discussion, Dr. Sunny spoke on the global halal industry and its importance to Maldives in terms of […]

SO/ Maldives, third iconic resort at CROSSROADS, opens

S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced the opening of SO/ Maldives, which becomes the third iconic resort at CROSSROADS Maldives, on November 1. This luxury lifestyle resort complements the two popular five-star retreats and world-class facilities at the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-brand, fully integrated […]

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