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…
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…
