Naladhu Private Island, an exclusive luxury island haven in the Maldives, has reopened this November with a sleek new look following a complete redesign by New York based designer Yuji Yamazaki. Home to just 20 'Houses', Naladhu offers the ultimate in privacy and seclusion and ensures an unrivalled level of service to meet the needs of the most discerning traveller.
Frem joins Conrad Maldives Rangali Island from Six Senses, where he held the role of Regional Director of Sales & Marketing overseeing the brand's Indian Ocean properties - Oman, Seychelles and Maldives. Prior to that, he spent six years working with Hyatt International in the United Arab Emirates after graduating from the prestigious Glion Institute of Higher Education with a BBA in Hospitality Management.
Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, has appointed British chef Mr Paul Elliot King as its new Executive Chef to lead an exciting new era of culinary creativity at its already renowned restaurants.
S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited, the flagship hospitality arm of Thailand's Singha Estate PCL, has celebrated the official launch of SO/ Maldives, with a ground-breaking ceremony for this vibrant new beachfront resort on the third island of CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean's first fully-integrated leisure and lifestyle destination. This important milestone was marked with an event attended by senior representatives from S Hotels & Resorts. Set to be opened in 2023, this exciting new project is being created by S Hotels & Resorts, Wai Eco World Developer (WEWD), the leading business and real estate conglomerate in Myanmar, in partnership with Accor, whose luxurious and rebellious SO/ Hotels & Resorts brand will be introduced to the Maldives for the very first time. SO/ Maldives will offer a unique collection of beachfront and over-water villas crafted by renowned designers, as well as an audacious array of dining and entertainment offerings. Nestled on its own island overlooking the azure Emboodhoo Lagoon, the resort is set to become a hotspot for adventurous and free-spirited socialisers who can easily jet in from regional centres for a weekend or longer, thanks to its convenient location close to Malé's Velana International Airport.The private island of SO/ Maldives will become a playground for those seeking unconventional yet stylish spaces to eat, drink, work or kick back and relax. The speciality restaurant will serve up Levantine cuisine exuding the aromatic fragrances and flavours of an Arabian night, with panoramic views across the ocean from its location above the arrival pavilion. Over at the poolside, guests will discover an art deco-inspired beach club with serious Miami South Beach vibes and an innovative plant-based menu. The vivid colour scheme is set to make it one of the coolest places to hang out in the archipelago, and is sure to impress those attending the brand's pool parties - a popular event at SO/ addresses across the world. The resort has ousted the traditional all-day buffet concept and will introduce a central cooking suite with various culinary theatre concepts. A chef's table will be discreetly tucked away for those seeking an exclusive dining experience, while outdoor areas will be blessed with warm and fresh Maldivian air. The pan-Asian design will feature neutral terracotta palettes, elevated with accents of polished brass and rattan. Unforgettable events can be brought to life at the oceanfront wedding venue and meeting spaces. The globe-trotting guests at SO/ Maldives will also be able to take advantage of the world-class facilities at CROSSROADS Maldives. The Marina @ CROSSROADS is an 800-metre beach walk lined with cool cafés, refined restaurants, a chilled-out beach club, upmarket boutiques, a spa, the Marine Discovery Centre and a 30-berth yacht marina. Just 15 minutes by speedboat from the international airport, this breath-taking integrated resort has redefined tourism and hospitality in the Maldives since it launched in 2019.
The iconic Maldives twin-island resort continues to deliver authentic barefoot luxury after an extensive transformation including reimagined spacious water villas, reinvigorated culinary venues and innovative guest experiences.
Imagine the colors of a coral reef above ground, surrounded by origami jellyfish or the lush greens of a tropical forest transformed into a soothing spa oasis. At Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives, such visions are reality. For the resort's recent redesign, Muza Lab took inspiration from the natural beauty of the islands and the surrounding pristine waters to create a kaleidoscopic journey across its four dining options, spa, and 125 villas.
The Emerald Collection - the luxury resort group behind Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa - is delighted to announce its exciting expansion with the acquisition of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa. A luscious 7-hectar private island in the Raa Atoll, framed by one of the Maldives' most languid and extensive lagoons of 100-hectares. Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa will open on 1st May 2022 and it is currently in the process of affiliation with The Leading Hotels of the World.
With a broad spectrum of experience across media and communication, Monika brings in over 18 years' of experience to the role. Based at the island, she will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing the resort's marketing, communications and PR strategy. She will be reporting to Roshan Radhay, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Maldives and GCC.Monika holds a bachelors degree in Journalism (H) from the Delhi University, India, and has been associated with leading media publications including Mid Day, Hindustan Times and Peaklife Magazine.In her corporate avatar, specialising in sustainability, she has conceptualised various campaigns with organisations, including Cox and Kings and Vodafone India.In 2015, she pursued her Masters in Photography from the Light and Life Academy in Ooty, India, and has done independent projects with many hotels and restaurants in India, Turkey, U.A.E. and Indonesia, including Shangri-La, Hilton and J.W.Marriott.Before joining the LUX* family, she was working with Reethi Faru Resort, Maldives, in the same capacity.
A small private paradise in the Maldives with high-speed connectivity during the 365 days of the year. This is a small portrait of a modern, elegant, and tropical resort in the Indian Ocean: Fun Island Resort & Spa.
S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited, the flagship hospitality arm of Thailand’s Singha Estate PCL, constantly strives to drive the hospitality industry forward and cater for a new generation of guests.
Six Senses to Add Second Branded Property in the Maldives - Kanuhura - on the Private Island Hideaway of Lhaviyani Atoll
Coco Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Maurice Van Den Bosch as the General Manager of Coco Bodu Hithi resort.An Australian-Dutch citizen with a diverse background within the hospitality industry, Maurice joins the team at Coco Bodu Hithi with over 20 years of experience in hotel management.Maurice most recently led the pre-opening team at Le Meridian Maldives Resort & Spa. His experience in managing resorts in the Maldives began in 2017 as the Resort Manager of Ozen by Atmosphere. He later joined Atmosphere Kanifushi as the General Manager, before being promoted to Vice President of Operations for Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts in 2019. Back home in Australia, Maurice also worked in food & beverage management and event management in multiple hotels including Novotel Pacific Bay Resort and Ayers Rock Resort.
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, today announced a new international resort, Jumeirah Maldives, which will welcome its first guests from 1 October 2021.
The Paris-born Brand Brings a Touch of Nostalgia to the Famed Archipelago, Inviting Guests to Linger Longer and Savour the Good Life.
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is pleased to welcome the newest addition to its executive team, as Helen Malmgren joins the distinguished five-star resort in the role of Director of Sales and Marketing.
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the launch of an iconic brand for the world's most discerning traveller, seeking bona fide opulent experiences. "The Signature Collection by Hideaway" will offer secluded luxury and villa-style living on the far Northern Point of the 33-hectare island. It is a novel concept - a 'resort within a resort' - in one of the most sought after, award-winning destinations in the world: The Maldives.
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort announces the appointment of Executive Pastry Chef, Amar Roy, to oversee and elevate the pastry and bakery section which caters to six food and beverage outlets at the resort's already distinguished culinary scene.
The Republic of Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. The country comprises 1,192 coral islands, which are divided into 26 major island rings, known as atolls. For administrative purposes, these 26 atolls are organised into nineteen administrative districts across an area of 90,000 square kilometres in the Indian Ocean.
In the southern corner of the Maldives an idyllic paradise can be discovered, surrounded by the crystal-clear Indian Ocean, and offering the legendary service of Raffles. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is now open, welcoming guests from 16th July to experience unadulterated luxury in one of the world's largest and most remote natural atolls.
Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales, and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce Coco Collection has selected Cendyn to power their CRM and loyalty program across the Collection’s portfolio of boutique luxury resorts in the Maldives.