Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has transformed one of its Maldives resorts into a self-sustaining solar energy generator after the adoption of a rooftop solar panel system that will begin producing electricity this month.
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.
Emerald Collection is thrilled to announce that Emerald Maldives Resort & SPA will officially open on December 4th, 2019. A real first in terms of spectacular and unusual design and with an outstanding deluxe all-inclusive offering, guests will be wowed by this exceptional new resort.
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.
InnSpire, the award-winning provider of guest engagement, digital entertainment and business intelligence solutions for the global hospitality industry, has successfully deployed its IPTV solution and guest engagement platform at the posh LUX* North Malé Atoll Resort & Villas in Maldives.
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.
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.
Maldives : JA Manafaru Maldives recently collaborated with a local school and their ocean activity partner, Best Dives Private Limited, to collect more than 23 jumbo bags of waste from a neighboring island and Marine Protected Area; Gallandhoo for recycling through Parley Maldives.
Accor has expanded its portfolio of Pullman hotels to the popular honeymoon and holiday destination of Maldives in the Indian Ocean.
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.
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.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is pleased to announce Mr Thomas Weber has been appointed as the new General Manager of Dusit Thani Maldives.
Capturing the all-embracing ocean village vibe at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, new beach hideaways offer a connection to nature and a reconnection to self.
Marriott International has announced the opening of JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa on the island of Vagaru in Shaviyani atoll, on November 1, 2019.
Originally from India, he brings a wealth of 19 years' hospitality experience gained during his time working with Six Senses, Hilton and Soneva. Throughout his successful career, Abhijith has demonstrated efficient leadership and people management skills with strong experience in managing multi-cultural teams across Jordan, Thailand, India and Vietnam.
The Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has finally opened its doors to the public on 1st August 2019.
Hard Rock International and S Hotels & Resorts introduced memorable music-inspired stays to the Maldives for the first time on 1st September 2019, when Hard Rock Hotel Maldives officially opened. Nestled within the exquisite Emboodhoo Lagoon, just 15 minutes by boat from Malé International Airport, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives forms part of CROSSROADS Maldives, the country's first and only integrated resort. Whether you are traveling with your family seeking a hassle-free holiday, with a group of friends in search of an upbeat break, or with your other half who want to vacation in style, this vivacious beachfront hotel offers plenty of opportunities to stay and play.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, a free-spirited tropical escape that offers sun, sea, style and sustainability, creating a playful getaway for groups of fun-seeking friends, couples and families. Nestled within the idyllic Emboodhoo Lagoon, SAii Lagoon Maldives forms part of CROSSROADS Maldives, the country's first and only integrated resort and game-changing retreat. The opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives also marks the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton in South East Asia, and the fifth Curio Collection by Hilton property in Asia Pacific. With a total of 198 rooms and villas, the resort will be Hilton's third property in the Maldives, making the global hospitality company the largest and longest-running international hotel operator in the Maldives. Hilton opened the country's first internationally branded resort in 1997, and today, it operates Conrad Maldives Rangali Island which features 151 villas, suites and THE MURAKA Residence, as well as the 122-villa Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which was recently unveiled in July 2019.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, opens InterContinental® Maldives Maamunagau Resort(InterContinental Maldives), the latest in a series of new luxury resort openings which includes ANA InterContinental Beppu in Japan and InterContinental Hayman Island in Australia. Known for occupying the very best locations around the world, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts' first property in the region is situated on the southernmost tip of the Raa Atoll near Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and one of the most secludedlocations in the Maldives.
Launching on November 1, 2019, reimagined all-pool water villas at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru will feature twice as much living space outside than in to create vastly extended indoor-outdoor hideaways that bring the ocean closer at all times. A spectacular extension brings the total outdoor area to 182 square metres (1,960 square feet), split into multiple, dedicated zones: sun-drenched decks, shaded social spots and dining areas, over-water hammocks, day bed and an al fresco shower.