Spring Flavours Take Flight with Chef Wassim Hallal at Soneva Fushi’s Flying Sauces From March 17 to May 12, 2025, Chef Wassim Hallal of two-Michelin-starred Frederikshøj will host an exclusive residency at Flying Sauces, Soneva Fushi’s fine dining zipline experience. Guests will glide along a 200-metre zipline to an elevated dining platform, where Chef Wassim’s
Unlocking Opportunities with Yango Ads: Attracting Emerging Market Travelers to the Maldives Yango Ads’ 2025 Tourism Industry Guide highlights the growing demand for Maldives vacations from travelers in emerging markets such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Georgia, with 7.4% of visitors coming to the Maldives in 2024. The guide reveals that travelers tend to prioritize
CROSSROADS Maldives, the premier multi-island leisure destination in the region, welcomed over 10,000 visitors in Q3 2024. It offers state-of-the-art MICE venues, exclusive retail leasing, and complimentary yacht marina berthing, making it ideal for both business and leisure. The resort is committed to sustainability through a partnership with Parley for the Oceans, and guests can
Oracle Hospitality’s Opera Cloud Property Management System (PMS) and Simphony Cloud Point of Sale (POS) are transforming hotel management and guest services. Opera Cloud PMS offers an intuitive interface for seamless check-ins, real-time updates, guest profile personalization, and cloud-based flexibility. Simphony Cloud POS enhances food and beverage operations with streamlined ordering, mobile payment, and real-time
JA Manafaru’s White Orchid Restaurant is launching new menus on September 10th, featuring modern Japanese cuisine with a strong focus on sustainability. Signature dishes like Reef Octopus and Yellowfin Tuna Steak highlight the use of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, including homegrown microgreens and sustainably caught tuna from local fishermen. The restaurant emphasises farm-to-table dining, reducing
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives offers an enticing new “2N Beach Villa + 2N Water Villa” package, perfect for families and couples. The ocean-facing Beach Villas provide direct access to white sands, a kids’ club, a spa, and a fitness studio. Guests can choose between a spacious 137-square-meter sunrise villa or a romantic sunset villa featuring
Baglioni Resort Maldives has significantly reduced its carbon footprint since 2023 by embracing solar power. The resort’s solar energy system has produced approximately 600,000 KWH of clean energy, equivalent to 45 days of 100% solar-powered operation. This shift to renewable energy has saved 170,000 litres of diesel, preventing 455 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Baglioni Resort’s
JA Manafaru, the award-winning resort nestled in the Maldives’ pristine Haa Alifu Atoll, is thrilled to announce the upcoming visit of renowned mixologist Federico Penzo. From July 4 to 11, 2024, Federico will be captivating guests with his artistry and expertise while sharing his knowledge with JA Manafaru’s beverage team. Federico Penzo, a civil engineer
Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa unveils a Maldivian- themed week of festivities commemorating its second anniversary. Called the Amingiri Birth-dheyh Party, a whimsical nod to the Dhivehi word for ‘two’ (dheyh), the program brims with island charm and natural artistry. “Our dedicated team has prepared a series of events celebrating not only our remarkable
International hospitality company Atmosphere Core announces two key appointments. Philippe Claverotte, a suave hotelier and a senior leader of the company, has been appointed as the Vice President of Operations and General Manager of RAAYA By Atmosphere and continuing with the long-standing tradition of embracing women in leadership, OBLU SELECT Sangeli appoints Jenni Hartatik as