For this instalment of Conversation, we have a chat with one of the pioneers of the country’s F&B supply business, Ahmed Mausoom, managing director of Aries Enterprises. Hotel Insider: You were selling souvenirs before you began supplying F&B goods to the resorts.…
Baa Atoll property Finolhu, part of The Small Maldives Islands Co. (TSMIC), was recently sold to German Seaside Hotels for an estimated USD90 million. Speaking to Hotel Insider, a spokesperson for TSMIC said it was “a simple business sale” and declined to make…
Brand Finance PLC, the world’s leading independent brand evaluation firm, has recognised Sri Lanka’s Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts as the country’s most valuable hospitality brand in 2019. Cinnamon, owned by the John Keels Group, operates three properties in the Maldives, Dhonveli, Ellaidhoo…
Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa released a press statement today highlighting its suitability for honeymooners, weddings and renewal of vows. The resort, which is on the crescent-shaped Dhonakulhi Island in Haa Alifu Atoll is definitely miles away from the hubbub. Hundreds of…
Coco Collection is doing something really cool starting June for you wellness buffs. They’ve got a summer-long wellness residency programme forthcoming at Coco Bodu Hithi which includes Tai Chi. On June 27, 29 and on July 1, Tai Chi master Shanshan He…
In October 2017, Maldives welcomed a special guest; Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, best known for his role as Ser Jaime Lannister in the popular HBO series Game of Thrones. This article first appeared in our print Issue No. 6. He arrived in the island…
Standard & Origin are exclusive distributors of Kraft-Heinz products. The team behind the company brings fresh insights along with fifteen years of experience to the business. With a solid background in hospitality supplies, S&O are accomplished and will be an ideal F&B…
For this edition, we take a look behind the scenes at Meraki’s roasting room. It’s not an easy task by any means, things need to be precise for a great roast as you will see. First the beans are taken from the…
Best-selling author Amber Rae, dubbed ‘Millennial Motivator’ by Fortune, is hosting two workshops on emotional wellness at LUX* South Ari Atoll. On 21 and 23 May, Rae will conduct two workshops, the first centered on couples and the latter on personal growth. …
