We travel down to Ari Atoll and sit with Patrice Aira, Lily Beach Resort’s general manager. His journey in hospitality began in Seattle during the grunge era and he had a stint in Toronto before moving all the way to Sharm al-Sheikh.…
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We sat down with a company that’s been around for over two decades – Ocean Group, led by the charismatic Hussain Zahid (CEO). He made headlines as a national windsurfing champion and brought that passion and drive to his business. We talk…
Note – The Sommeliers’ Themed Lunch is a special event by Italian winemaker Zonin 1821, and they take place at restaurants selected for their atmosphere and excellence. Top sommeliers of the locale get together for a special meal that includes blind tasting.…
Homegrown hospitality brand Coco Collection’s turtle internship programme made headlines recently – the story ran on CNBC, Lonely Planet Travel News and Mental Floss to name a few. The two-week internship is open to applicants 18 years and older, and requires them…
Niyama Private Islands made a huge wave at the Luxury Travel Advisor’s Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World 2019 competition, ruling in the Asia, Indian Ocean and Pacific Islands category. The resort beat Four Seasons Bali in a feverish knockout round to…
You may not know that Park Hyatt Hadahaa is number two on PADI Travel’s list of properties in the Maldives for diving. It’s a user generated list and, as you will see, there’s ample justification for the resort’s position. This North Huvadhoo…
LUX* North Male Atoll unveils enormous over-water retreat villas, which the brand believes are the first of its kind in the Maldives. The three-story villas are in line with the property’s urban chic aesthetic and has nearly 1000 square metres of play…
Huvafen Fushi’s Vinum wine cellar’s going to host a truly amazing midday meal this Saturday, dubbed the Sommeliers Themed Lunch. For those of you who aren’t in the know, it’s a prestigious event organised by Italian-based Epicurean Zonin 1821. These lunches are…
The world’s largest social travel website TripAdvisor has awarded Cocoon Maldives with a certificate of excellence. The achievement celebrates businesses that are consistently excellent via great user reviews over the previous year. “We are delighted to have earned the TripAdvisor’s Certificate of…