SATA evaluations begin in Maldives
Judging for South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017 has begun on Wednesday. SATA’s Hospitality Partner for Maldives Champa Central Hotel is currently hosting presentations by nominees from the Maldives....
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Dinesh Bhaskar: marketing Maldives, pioneering premium hassle-free holidays
If anyone understands the technicalities of tourism marketing, it is Dinesh Bhaskar, the Group Director – Sales and Marketing at Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts. He has been working in the Maldives...
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Amilla Fushi, Finolhu win regional, continental titles at World Luxury...
Amilla Fushi’s Feeling Koi restaurant has won a regional award at the recently concluded World Luxury Restaurant Awards, as its sister property Finolhu’s Kanusan restaurant received a continental...
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Baros Maldives announces Special Moments in Style festive programme
Baros Maldives has announced a special programme for the upcoming festive season with the theme, Special Moments in Style. Under the programme, special events will take place from December 22 to...
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AccorHotels to take over Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, reposition as Raffles resort
AccorHotels is set to take over the management of Dhevanafushi from Dubai-based hospitality group Jumeirah, with plans to reposition the luxury resort under the iconic Raffles Hotels and Resorts brand....
View ArticleSATA announces exclusive partners
South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has announced exclusive partners of this year’s edition. At a ceremony held at Champa Central Hotel in Maldives capital Male Wednesday afternoon, Ooredoo Maldives...
View ArticleSoneva Jani named world’s best new resort
Soneva Jani has strengthened its position as the best new resort in the world, with the latest being the top spot in CNN’s list of hot new hotel openings. Last month, CNN compiled a list of the best...
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Baros Maldives’ chefs win big at FHAM 2017
Thirteen chefs from Baros Maldives have won the highest number of medals and awards at the recently concluded Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) International Culinary Challenge and Exhibition...
View ArticleUK experts review safety ahead of Maldives commercial helicopter relaunch
Experts from the UK have completed a comprehensive assessment, ahead of a planned resumption of commercial helicopter operations in the Maldives. Maldives civil aviation authority tasked the UK Civil...
View ArticleCoco Collection announces Eid al-Adha offer
Coco Collection has announced a special offer for the upcoming Eid al-Adha holidays, offering guests an extra night in paradise. The offer is valid for bookings made until September 4 for stays between...
View ArticleSATA to host gala in Addu’s Equator Village
South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has confirmed the southernmost Maldivian atoll of Addu as the venue for this year’s grand gala. According to SATA Secretariat, Equator Village in Addu has signed up as...
View ArticleHideaway Beach Resort’s Samsara named Maldives’ best Asian Cuisine restaurant
Samsara Asian Fusion restaurant at Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa has been named the best Asian Cuisine restaurant at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards. At the gala ceremony of World Luxury Restaurant...
View ArticleKandima Maldives announces Oh-so Kool competition with seven-night holiday
Kandima Maldives has announced a worldwide competition, giving the chance for two people to spend a holiday in paradise. The Oh-so Kool Kandima competition runs on Facebook and Instagram, and can be...
View ArticleCosta Cruises to begin sailing from, to Maldives
Europe’s leading cruise company Costa Cruises has announced three and seven nights cruises from and to Maldives starting this November. Last year, Costa Cruises became the first ever cruise liner to...
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Universal teams up with Villa College to launch Discover Hospitality course
Universal Foundation has teamed up with Villa College to launch a certificate level course on tourism and hospitality. At the inauguration ceremony held at Hotel Jen in capital Male Sunday afternoon,...
View ArticleSATA begins evaluation of Sri Lanka nominees
Evaluation of nominees from Sri Lanka for South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017 has begun on Sunday. SATA’s Hospitality Partner for Sri Lanka Ramada Hotel is currently hosting presentations by nominees...
View ArticleW Maldives’ chefs win seven medals at FHAM 2017
W Maldives’ team of skilled chefs has won seven medals at the recently concluded Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) International Culinary Challenge. The annual event, organised by the Chefs...
View ArticleSix Senses Laamu appoints Wayan Sudarma as executive chef
Six Senses Laamu has appointed Wayan Sudarma as its executive chef. In an announcement, Six Senses Laamu said chef Wayan joined the resort as an executive sous chef in February 2016, and was promoted...
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Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort opens
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, the only resort in the Maldives with direct access to an airport, opened for business on Sunday. In an announcement, Cluster General Manager Scott Bowen said Mercure...
View ArticleMaldives appoints destination marketing agency Trac Representation to promote...
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has appointed leading Indian destination marketing agency Trac Representation to represent the Maldives in the Indian market. As per the...
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