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Development Opening

Sea, Like Never Before: Introducing the Aqua Villas at Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort, on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll has officially opened its two new Aqua Villas. The Aqua Villas, at 1,216 square feet, have two bedrooms - with one submerged beneath the turquoise waters allowing guests to see the island's vibrant marine life and endless coral reef. Guests can discover the magic of the ocean whilst enjoying the stylish comfort that Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort has to offer. The Aqua Villas are a rarity in the Maldives and Pullman is proud to be a leader in immersive travel for this destination. The villas' design stands out, with the focus placed on marine life. Not only is there an aquarium as a bedroom - which provides an open view of the living creatures - but there is also a private infinity pool,a second bedroom looking out across the ocean, and a beautiful open-air bathroom. The villas are in a prime position to watch the sunrise and are only a short walk away from Sol Rising - the resort's sunrise bar serving breakfast and fresh juices. Complete with a large swimming pool, also facing east, it is the perfect location to relax in the early hours.

Pullman
Upper South Province, Maldives
Development Pipeline

GHM Plants Chedi Flag in the Maldives

GHM has announced plans to launch The Chedi Kudavillingili, its first resort in the Maldives, later this year. The 99-villa property will feature 36 overwater villas, a 150-metre-long central pool and desirable proximity to the Malé International Airport, a 25-minute speedboat ride away.

The Chedi
Male, Maldives
Appointment

Audra Arul has been appointed as Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing at Crossroads Maldives

CROSSROADS Maldives, the country's largest integrated leisure and lifestyle destination developed and operated by S Hotels and Resorts, has announced the appointment of Audra Arul as Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing for the complex, with responsibilities encompassing its two newly opened hotels: SAii Lagoon Maldives, a Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives.Audra Arul comes to CROSSROADS Maldives to continue a successful career which has focused on hotel sales and marketing with internationally recognised hospitality companies such as Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, and most recently, with Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts. In her new role, Ms. Arul will be responsible for the overall commercial objectives of CROSSROADS Maldives and the two resorts, including achieving goals in revenue generation, yield management and brand engagement.

S Hotels & Resorts
Maldives
Development Renovation

Vakkaru Maldives Unveils Enhanced Villas to Welcome the New Decade

The multi-award winning Vakkaru Maldives has unveiled its newly refurbished villas setting a heightened standard and elevated experience for luxury tropical island. The product enhancement included facility upgrades to the existing Beach Bungalows, Two Bedroom Beach Villas and Over Water Family Villas by adding outdoor whirlpools and private swimming pools.

Vakkaru Maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Appointment

Andrew Steele has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

With over twenty years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Andrew has worked with some of the world's most reputable brands - from Le Meridian and Mandarin Oriental to Shangri-La. He joins Fairmont Maldives from Potato Head Bali which, as Group Managing Director, he transformed into a globally recognised sustainable lifestyle hospitality brand, mobilising the company to become the first hospitality brand in Indonesia to be carbon neutral and opening the first zero-waste restaurant in the region. 

Accor
Sirru Fen Fushi, Maldives
Appointment

Lawrence Tuck has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

Lawrence joins Fairmont Maldives from Pueblo Bonito Pacifica in Cabo San Lucas Mexico, with over 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. From Four Seasons and Intercontinental to Fairmont properties in Canada and Mexico, Lawrence has worked as an Executive Chef, Director of Food and Beverage and General Manager, bringing a breadth of experience across key departments to his role as Fairmont Maldives' Hotel Manager.

Accor
Sirru Fen Fushi, Maldives
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Jocelyn Argaud has been appointed as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Executive Chef Jocelyn Argaud has over 25 years of experience in the culinary industry, which began in Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, including Hotel Four Seasons George V, Hotel Meurice, Hotel Scribe, and Hotel Crillon, among others. Following his time in Paris, Jocelyn spent a year in St. Petersburg, Russia with the Concord Company, reporting to the Executive Chef and was responsible for a team of 24 permanent and up to 150 casual chefs. He then became the French and International Specialty Chef at Al Wajbah Palace, The Royal Family Palace, in Doha. Jocelyn then served as Chef de Cuisine at One & Only Royal Mirage Residences and Spa in Dubai, followed by positions as Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa Resort and Four Seasons Bali at Sayan in Indonesia. Succeeding these positions, Jocelyn served as the Executive Chef for Intercontinental Jakarta Midplaza. Most recently, he held the position of Executive Chef at the Jumeirah Royal Saray where he successfully launched two new restaurant concepts. Jocelyn's impressive and diverse background, unmatched creativity, and impeccable attention to detail have led him to his current position as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort.

Marriott
Maldives
Development Opening

Hard Rock® Serves Up New Location In The Maldives

Hard Rock® is bringing the brand's one-of-a-kind blend of music, entertainment, iconic merchandise and authentic, American fare to the Maldives! The state-of-the-art Cafe is now open and highlights Hard Rock's new design style and latest technology. The Cafe located on the new island destination CROSSROADS, serves as the first of its kind in the Maldives.

Hard Rock
Maldives
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Development Opening

Marriott International Debuts JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the opening of JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa on Vagaru island, Shaviyani atoll in the Maldives. The opening marks the debut of Marriott International's iconic JW Marriott brand in this paradisiacal island destination, with the brand-new resort located just 55 minutes via seaplane from the capital of Male, Maldives.

JW Marriott
Atoll, Maldives
Development Renovation

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Announces Newly Redesigned Villas

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, a luxury destination resort located on the picturesque setting of Rangali Island in the Maldives, is redesigning the unique mix of villas available on property. Just in time for the festive season, by December 2019, the resort will introduce five new room types, including the Two-Bedroom Deluxe Beach Villa, Grand Water Villa with Pool, Grand Water Villa, Two-Bedroom Grand Water Villa with Pool and Two-Bedroom Grand Water Villa, encouraging all travelers — groups, families and couples alike — to find the room best suited to fit their every need and desire.

Conrad
Maldives
Development Opening

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Opens Overwater Villas

It seems the adage that good things come to those who wait is true. Following an exhaustive search for a suitably spectacular site, Raffles' first resort in the Maldives, which soft-opened in May, now introduces 16 new overwater villas, set on the southern tip of the Maldives in the remote and pristine Gaafu Alifu Atoll. A palm tree-peppered private island comprising of only 21 villas and residences, a sublime spa, beachside restaurants and world-class dive centre with an on-site marine biologist, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is a haven for beach lovers. Just a moment away by boat and opening on 22 September, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo's Overwater Island Experience completes the resort. With its vast overwater villas and residences, sophisticated Nikkei restaurant Yuzu and sunset-facing Yapa pool bar, it will provide unparalleled luxury to those who dream of a life spent on the water. Together these two private islands offer two distinct experiences, bound together by Raffles' legendary service. All the facilities of the resort - and the very best of the Maldives - will be at their full disposal. A unique offering, a Marine Butler is available to every guest and will happily lead snorkelling tours of the resort's two remarkable and endlessly fascinating house reefs. Gaafu Alifu atoll is one of the world's largest and deepest atolls and the astoundingly clear, blissfully warm waters immediately surrounding the Raffles resort teem with a kaleidoscope of colourful fish. Guests are encouraged to keep an eye out for Apollo, one of the 20 resident hawksbill and green turtles that regularly swim by to say hello.

Raffles
Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives
Appointment

Karen Merrick has been appointed as General Manager at JA Manafaru Maldives

JA Resorts & Hotels recently announced the appointment of Scottish National, Karen Merrick to take over the operation of multi award-winning JA Manafaru, the private island resort in the Maldives. Karen is the second female General Manager in the JA Resorts & Hotels portfolio of 8 properties, and currently one of few female General Manager in the Maldives. She joins the JA Manafaru team to maintain the islands longstanding popularity with international guests and to communicate the unique soul of the island with her innate understanding of Maldivian culture and heritage.

JA Resorts
Maldives