You are with a high-end resort in the Maldives and you’ve got a wealthy clientele. You want to show them that you’ve taken care of every last detail. Yes, down to the labels on the breakfast buffet.  This is where Brother can…

The chefs of Summer Island won top prizes at this year’s Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge, held at Dharubaaruge in Male’ this month.   Now in its 15th year, the culinary competition pits chefs, both local and international, against one another…

For the third time in a row, Naladhu Private Island was recognised as the “Best Resort in the Indian Ocean” by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019. The awards got bigger this year with the combination of the magazine’s US and…

LUX* North Male’ Atoll Resorts & Villas has been recognised as one of Indian Ocean’s Top 30 resorts by Condé Nast Traveller. The luxury resort received this honor just 8 months after its opening.  “We are incredibly humbled by this honour. I…

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has opened its fourth property in the Maldives, Cinnamon Velifushi.    The five-star resort was officially opened on 1October. Located in Vaavu atoll, the luxury resort is the 15th property added to the group’s portfolio.  “Cinnamon has succeeded in…

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a visit to the spa is mandatory while on vacay in the beautiful Maldives. And there’s a gamut of goodness to choose from. We’ve done a little curating and picked out three of our favourites…

JA Manafaru has appointed Karen Merrick as its new general manager. Hailing from Scotland, Merrick will be leading a team of 350 associates.   According to the award-winning resort, Merrick is the second female general manager in the JA Resorts & Hotels portfolio…

Last week saw the opening of Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.   The 122 villa property is in a beautiful setting with a freshwater lake at its disposal. Meanwhile, the resort’s two Aqua Villas offer bedrooms sunk into the island’s…