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MMPRC Signs MOU with Fliggy to amplify destination presence in Chinese market · Hotel Insider 19/08/2024

MMPRC signs MOU with Fliggy to amplify destination presence in Chinese market.

MMPRC Signs MOU with Fliggy to amplify destination presence in Chinese market · Hotel Insider Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) and Fliggy, China’s leading online travel platform under Alibaba, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen and amplify the Maldives’ destination presence in the Chinese market. Fliggy is among the le...

Soneva Fushi to host Korean Chef Jun Lee and team for residency · Hotel Insider 19/08/2024

Soneva Fushi to host Korean Chef Jun Lee and team for residency.

Soneva Fushi to host Korean Chef Jun Lee and team for residency · Hotel Insider Soneva Fushi’s Flying Sauces restaurant is hosting an exclusive residency by Korean Chef Jun Lee and his team from two Michelin-starred restaurant SOIGNÉ, from 15th October 2024 to 10th January 2025. Chef Jun Lee and his team will be presenting a menu that showcases the essence of SOIGNÉ in the ...

Kuda Villingili unveils new enhancements on its third anniversary · Hotel Insider 18/08/2024

Kuda Villingili unveils new enhancements on its third anniversary.

Kuda Villingili unveils new enhancements on its third anniversary · Hotel Insider Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has once again enhanced its offerings with new features, which include adding pools to the sunset water villas, introducing Teppanyaki dining to its gourmet offerings, and unveiling a padel tennis court. The resort is currently celebrating three years of providing lux...

MMPRC signs MOU with Maldivian to enhance tourism development · Hotel Insider 18/08/2024

MMPRC signs MOU with Maldivian to enhance tourism development.

MMPRC signs MOU with Maldivian to enhance tourism development · Hotel Insider Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) and Maldivian signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaboration in enhancing tourism development. The partnership will steer the Maldives towards sustainable tourism and equitable development of pr...

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort completes solar initiative · Hotel Insider 15/08/2024

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort completes solar initiative.

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort completes solar initiative · Hotel Insider The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort announces the completion of their new solar panel project. The project will lead to the property reducing its usage of diesel by 135,000 liters annually, representing a decrease of 361,800 kg in carbon emissions, equivalent to 16,400 planted trees. The 650 new s...

InterContinental Maldives introduces program for festive 2024 · Hotel Insider 15/08/2024

InterContinental Maldives introduces program for festive 2024.

InterContinental Maldives introduces program for festive 2024 · Hotel Insider InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau resort announces their line-up for the festive season this year, which include the return of seascape artist, Nina Brooke and children’s entertainers, Sharky & George. The year’s festivities will focus on the ‘elements’, with a reference to earth, air, fi...

Fushifaru Maldives embraces WeChat Pay and AliPay · Hotel Insider 14/08/2024

Fushifaru Maldives embraces WeChat Pay and AliPay.

Fushifaru Maldives embraces WeChat Pay and AliPay · Hotel Insider Fushifaru Maldives announces that it now accepts WeChat Pay and AliPay, allowing Chinese guests convenient payment options. Chinese visitors can now enjoy the flexibility of using WeChat Pay and AliPay for all transactions at Fushifaru Maldives, ensuring that Chinese guests benefit from superior exc...

Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar brings series of "living paintings" to Patina Maldives · Hotel Insider 14/08/2024

Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar brings series of “living paintings” to Patina Maldives.

Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar brings series of "living paintings" to Patina Maldives · Hotel Insider Patina Maldives, Fari Islands unveils its latest artistic collaboration; Life Energy, a body of ‘Living Paintings’, by renowned French-Iranian contemporary artist Sassan Behnam-Bakhtiar. Conceived and commenced at the resort’s Fari Art Atelier earlier this year, the now-completed art series re...

One&Only Reethi Rah hosts Huravee School for educational program about youth in hospitality · Hotel Insider 13/08/2024

One&Only Reethi Rah hosts Huravee School for educational program about youth in hospitality.

One&Only Reethi Rah hosts Huravee School for educational program about youth in hospitality · Hotel Insider One&Only Reethi Rah welcomed Huravee School for an exclusive educational full-day program, aimed at providing insight into the hospitality industry from the lens of the One&Only brand, on 10th August 2024. A group of 19 students from the student council, along with parent chaperones and staff, inclu...

Patina Maldives hosts Faisal Tabusalla for fitness residency · Hotel Insider 12/08/2024

Patina Maldives hosts Faisal Tabusalla for fitness residency.

Patina Maldives hosts Faisal Tabusalla for fitness residency · Hotel Insider Animal Flow Instructor Faisal Tabusalla becomes the latest expert practitioner to take up residency at Patina Maldives. Faisal is a fitness instructor specialized in Animal Flow, and the wellness retreat is being held from 6th August to 4th September 2024. Faisal brings an innovative approach to fit...

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli partners with LeClerc Briant Champagne to create eco-luxury experience  · Hotel Insider 12/08/2024

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli partners with LeClerc Briant Champagne to create eco-luxury experience.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli partners with LeClerc Briant Champagne to create eco-luxury experience  · Hotel Insider The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort introduces a hotel package that offers couples the Abyss Champagne Package, an eco-conscious experience that blends indulgence with environmental responsibility. Guests that book the Abyss Champagne Package will receive an exclusive bottle from one of the world....

Villa Resorts appoints Nasrulla Ali as General Manager of Royal Island Resort & Spa · Hotel Insider 11/08/2024

Villa Resorts appoints Nasrulla Ali as General Manager of Royal Island Resort & Spa.

Villa Resorts appoints Nasrulla Ali as General Manager of Royal Island Resort & Spa · Hotel Insider Villa Resorts has appointed Nasrulla Ali as the new General Manager of Royal Island Resort & Spa. With over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Nasrulla brings extensive knowledge and leadership to his new role. Nasrulla’s career began in 1994 at Ihuru Tourist Resort and inc...

Canareef Resort Maldives to host 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships & Electoral Congress 2024 · Hotel Insider 11/08/2024

Canareef Resort Maldives to host 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships & Electoral Congress 2024.

Canareef Resort Maldives to host 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships & Electoral Congress 2024 · Hotel Insider Canareef Resort Maldives announces they will be hosting the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships & Electoral Congress, from 5th to 11th November 2024. The event will gather elite athletes, officials, and fans from around the world for a week of competition and celebration. The e...

Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa appoints Asaf Tasdan as Executive Assistant Manager of F&B and Culinary · Hotel Insider 08/08/2024

Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa appoints Asaf Tasdan as Executive Assistant Manager of F&B and Culinary.

Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa appoints Asaf Tasdan as Executive Assistant Manager of F&B and Culinary · Hotel Insider Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa announces the promotion of Asaf Tasdan to Executive Assistant Manager for Food & Beverage and Culinary. Asaf has been a member of the Le Méridien Maldives team since February 2023. Asaf’s journey with Marriott International began six years ago at The Ritz-Carlto...

Jumeirah Olhahali Island gears up to celebrate World Wellness Weekend · Hotel Insider 08/08/2024

Jumeirah Olhahali Island gears up to celebrate World Wellness Weekend.

Jumeirah Olhahali Island gears up to celebrate World Wellness Weekend · Hotel Insider Jumeirah Olhahali Island will host an exclusive wellness program from 20th to 22nd September 2024, in celebration of World Wellness Weekend. The event aligns with the five pillars of wellness established as an annual, pro bono initiative to support the United Nations’ goal of Good Health and Well-...

Olympian and World Champion Emma Igelström partners with LUX* South Ari Atoll for exclusive wellness retreat · Hotel Insider 07/08/2024

Olympian and World Champion Emma Igelström partners with LUX* South Ari Atoll for exclusive wellness retreat.

Olympian and World Champion Emma Igelström partners with LUX* South Ari Atoll for exclusive wellness retreat · Hotel Insider LUX* South Ari Atoll announces its collaboration with acclaimed athlete and wellness expert Emma Igelström. Scheduled from 20th to 22nd September 2024, this exclusive wellness weekend promises guests a transformative experience in holistic well-being. Emma Igelström has had an illustrious career a...

Villa Nautica acquires dual honors at Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards · Hotel Insider 06/08/2024

Villa Nautica acquires dual honors at Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards.

Villa Nautica acquires dual honors at Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards · Hotel Insider Villa Nautica achieved recognition at the Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards 2024 with the Global Award for Best All-Inclusive Family Resort and Best Luxury Award in the Indian Ocean. “Winning two categories at this year’s Haute Grandeur Global Awards is an incredible milestone for the enti...

The John Jacob Astor Estate at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort honored at Travel + Leisure 2024 Luxury Awards · Hotel Insider 06/08/2024

The John Jacob Astor Estate at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort honored at Travel + Leisure 2024 Luxury Awards.

The John Jacob Astor Estate at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort honored at Travel + Leisure 2024 Luxury Awards · Hotel Insider The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort announces its recognition by the Travel + Leisure’s prestigious Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024, that celebrates the best of travel and hospitality. The awards highlighted the resort’s John Jacob Astor Estate Villa as one of the Top 10 Most Outrageous Villas...

Maldives Immigration, Ministry of Tourism, MMPRC and MACL invite tourist facilities to become a partner of Maldives Border Miles · Hotel Insider 05/08/2024

Maldives Immigration, Ministry of Tourism, MMPRC and MACL invite tourist facilities to become a partner of Maldives Border Miles.

Maldives Immigration, Ministry of Tourism, MMPRC and MACL invite tourist facilities to become a partner of Maldives Border Miles · Hotel Insider Maldives Immigration, Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) have jointly developed a Maldives Border Miles program. Resorts, guesthouses, hotels, airlines, registered travel agencies, dive centers, souvenir shops,....

LUX* South Ari Atoll wins three titles at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024 · Hotel Insider 05/08/2024

LUX* South Ari Atoll wins three titles at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024.

LUX* South Ari Atoll wins three titles at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024 · Hotel Insider LUX* South Ari Atoll receives three distinguished awards at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024, as voted by the publication’s international readers. The resort was included in the Top 10 for Best House Reef in the Maldives, Best Hotel Pools in the Maldives and Best Resorts for Fa...

Milaidhoo Maldives welcomes Paul van Frank as new General Manager · Hotel Insider 04/08/2024

Milaidhoo Maldives welcomes Paul van Frank as new General Manager.

Milaidhoo Maldives welcomes Paul van Frank as new General Manager · Hotel Insider Milaidhoo Maldives announces the appointment of Paul van Frank as its new General Manager. With over three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Paul brings a wealth of expertise in boutique resort management, and a proven track record of success in remote and prestigious destinations worldwi...

Malaysia Airlines launches direct flights to Maldives · Hotel Insider 04/08/2024

Malaysia Airlines launches direct flights to Maldives.

Malaysia Airlines launches direct flights to Maldives · Hotel Insider Malaysia Airlines celebrated the recommencement of its inaugural daily flight from Kuala Lumpur to the Maldives on 1st August 2024. The airline last operated direct flights to the Maldives in 2017. Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, the Chief Executive Officer of Airlines from MAG, who was present in KLIA to m...

Patina Maldives hosts Football Community Day with Real Madrid Foundation · Hotel Insider 01/08/2024

Patina Maldives hosts Football Community Day with Real Madrid Foundation.

Patina Maldives hosts Football Community Day with Real Madrid Foundation · Hotel Insider Patina Maldives, Fari Islands hosted a Football Community Day on 27th July, in partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation and in close collaboration with the Maldives Soccer Mates (MSM) Academy. The event underscores the resort’s commitment to fostering community spirit and nurturing young talent...

Xiamen Airlines launches scheduled flights to the Maldives · Hotel Insider 01/08/2024

Xiamen Airlines launches scheduled flights to the Maldives.

Xiamen Airlines launches scheduled flights to the Maldives · Hotel Insider Xiamen Airlines  launches scheduled flights between Xiamen, China, and Velana International Airport. This move follows the airline’s introduction of charter services in February 2024, marking an advancement in its expansion into the Maldivian market.  From 3rd August 2024, Xiamen Airlines will o...

JOALI BEING appoints Taylor-Jayne Shearman as Executive Chef · Hotel Insider 31/07/2024

JOALI BEING appoints Taylor-Jayne Shearman as Executive Chef.

JOALI BEING appoints Taylor-Jayne Shearman as Executive Chef · Hotel Insider JOALI BEING announces the appointment of Taylor-Jayne Shearman as their new Executive Chef. Australian born Taylor-Jayne Shearman was awarded as the distinguished top VET (Vocational Educational Technology) student in the whole of Australia for Hospitality. She completed Certificate III Commercial C...

MMPRC, MATATO, and NHGAM collaborate for “Welcome India” Roadshow Series in India · Hotel Insider 31/07/2024

MMPRC, MATATO, and NHGAM collaborate for “Welcome India” Roadshow Series in India.

MMPRC, MATATO, and NHGAM collaborate for “Welcome India” Roadshow Series in India · Hotel Insider Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) announces their collaboration with the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and National Hotels and Guesthouses Association of Maldives (NHGAM) for the “Welcome India” roadshow series in Indi...

Pullman Maldives to host Food Week this August · Hotel Insider 30/07/2024

Pullman Maldives to host Food Week this August.

Pullman Maldives to host Food Week this August · Hotel Insider Pullman Maldives Maamutaa invites Chef Sylvain Royer from the Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant at the Pullman Bangkok Hotel G as this year’s Food Week ambassador. The collaboration brings the cosmopolitan vibe of Bangkok to the Gaafu Alifu atoll through a week-long series of special dinners, cooki...

JOALI BEING appoints Frederic Marti as Resort Manager · Hotel Insider 30/07/2024

JOALI BEING appoints Frederic Marti as Resort Manager.

JOALI BEING appoints Frederic Marti as Resort Manager · Hotel Insider JOALI BEING announces the appointment of Frederic Marti as their new Resort Manager. Frederic grew up with his Catalan grandmother who used to run a hotel restaurant in Palamós, Spain. As a result, he pursued a career in the hospitality industry.  Frederic was employed at “Le pont de la Tour” ...

COMO Maalifushi partners with Rafa Nadal Academy for Padel camp · Hotel Insider 29/07/2024

COMO Maalifushi partners with Rafa Nadal Academy for Padel camp.

COMO Maalifushi partners with Rafa Nadal Academy for Padel camp · Hotel Insider COMO Maalifushi, in collaboration with the renowned Rafa Nadal Academy, will host a Padel camp for its guests from 20th to 26th October 2024. The Rafa Nadal Academy is a tennis training center based in Mallorca, Spain. It was founded in 2016 by the tennis legend Rafael Nadal and located in his homet...

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort collaborates with Fann Art Therapie · Hotel Insider 29/07/2024

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort collaborates with Fann Art Therapie.

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort collaborates with Fann Art Therapie · Hotel Insider St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort will welcome Fann Art Therapie, a Singapore-based art collective renowned for their string art and mandala creations, from 20th to 23rd August 2024. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops that teach them how to make string art. In a...

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