The Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Is Now Open
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.
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Hard Rock Hotel Opens in the Maldives
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.
Curio Collection By Hilton Debuts In South East Asia, With The Opening Of Saii Lagoon Maldives
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.
The InterContinental life debuts in the Maldives with Maldives Maamunagau Resort
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.
Introducing New All-pool Loft-style Water Villas At Four Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru
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.
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives now open...
Following its London debut, Standard International, the parent company of The Standard, has announced the opening of The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives. The resort is a short sea plane ride away from Male, nestled between the Raaand Baa Atolls, on a naturally protected island.
Sonika Adlakha has been named Director of Sales & Marketing at Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort
Outrigger Hospitality Group has named Sonika Adlakha as director of sales and marketing (DOSM) for the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort, effective 17 July 2019. As DOSM, Ms. Adlakha is responsible for generating top-line revenue for the property by securing new accounts, maintaining existing ones and executing sales strategies to boost hotel profitability. She reports to the property's general manager, Mr. John Allanson with a dotted line to Outrigger vice president sales and marketing, Asia Pacific, Mr. Andrew Gee, Most recently director of sales for villa ownership for Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi in the Maldives, Ms Adlakha was also director of sales for Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, Sun Aqua Iru Veli in the Maldives and Sun Aqua Pasikudah in Sri Lanka; cluster director of sales for Al Nahda Hotels & Resorts, Sultanate of Oman; regional sales head MICE India for Las Vegas Sands Corporation; and assistant director of business development for Shangri-La Hotel in Mumbai. With three major international pre-openings under her belt, she is also familiar with operations having worked in front office, guest relations and housekeeping. Ms. Adlakha holds a bachelor's in hotel management from Ramaiah College of Hotel Management in Bangalore, and an MBA from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies in Pune, India.
Iconic Luxury Hotel Brand Debuts Unforgettable Island Escape in the Maldives With Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
A 30-minute journey from Malé, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers guests a sense of elevated luxury along with True Waldorf Service and unforgettable experiences.
Tolga Unan has been appointed as General Manager at Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
S Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of two highly-skilled and experienced general managers for its two new resorts at CROSSROADS Maldives, the largest integrated resort by the Indian Ocean. CROSSROADS, a deeply sustainable development owned by Thailand's Singha Estate, will encompass nine idyllic islands fringing the Emboodhoo Lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, three of which will be used as the first phase of the project encompassing two resorts and The Marina @CROSSROADS, an 800-metre lifestyle area and beach walk featuring retail, entertainment and dining outlets. Twenty-year hotel industry veteran Tolga Unan has been appointed General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, the first Maldivian outpost of the world-famous music-themed resort brand. Both world-class resorts are scheduled to welcome their first guests in summer 2019.
Martin van der Reijden has been appointed as General Manager & Vice President Operations, CROSSROADS Maldives at SAii Lagoon Maldives
S Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of two highly-skilled and experienced general managers for its two new resorts at CROSSROADS Maldives, the largest integrated resort by the Indian Ocean. CROSSROADS, a deeply sustainable development owned by Thailand's Singha Estate, will encompass nine idyllic islands fringing the Emboodhoo Lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, three of which will be used as the first phase of the project encompassing two resorts and The Marina @CROSSROADS, an 800-metre lifestyle area and beach walk featuring retail, entertainment and dining outlets.
Raffles Opens Luxury Resort in Maldives
Accor has expanded its portfolio of luxury hotels with the opening of a 21-villa resort in Maldives.
Horwath HTL Industry Report: Maldives Market Overview
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives grew at a CAAG rate of 8.1% from 2008 to 2018. By end of 2018, total arrivals exceeded 1.4 million. As the highest rate-yielding market in Asia, developers are all vying for a share of the pie. In 2019, the Maldives is expected to witness 17 new resort openings, adding over 2,100 keys to the resort market. Is there room for more resorts in the Maldives?
There’s Something Fishy In The Maldivian Skies: Four Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru Unveils Custom Aircraft
Taking to the skies, the world-exclusive Flying Triggerfish is the first customised DHC-6-300 Twin Otter airplane by Four Seasons, and one of the most luxurious and Instagrammable seaplanes ever to grace the Maldivian skies.
Grass Roots Social Responsibility: Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Apprenticeship Program Creates Future Hospitality Stars
For nearly two decades, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has been running one of the Indian Ocean's most successful apprenticeship programs - teaching and training the future stars of the hospitality world.
S Hotels & Resorts Invites the World to Stay and Play at SAii Lagoon Maldives
S Hotels & Resorts is set to launch SAii Lagoon Maldives, the new island resort that will open its doors in summer 2019 as part of CROSSROADS Maldives, the largest integrated resort by the Indian Ocean. A free-spirited tropical escape in the Emboodhoo Lagoon, just 15 minutes from Malé International Airport by boat, SAii Lagoon Maldives is an irreverent and playful escape for couples, families and friends in search of a casual and captivating destination getaway. The resort's design is stylish, eclectic and full of art and seafaring motifs to create fascinating and comfortable spaces where guests can relax.
A Solar Story: Four Seasons Resort Maldives Introduces One Of The Country’s Most Ambitious Solar Projects, Saving 300,000 Litres Of Diesel And 800 Tons Of Co2 Annually
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru connected its first RoofSolar inverter, and in doing so turned on one of the Maldives' largest resort-based solar installations.
Etienne Dalançon has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Hilton has appointed Etienne Dalançon as general manager of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, a 122-villa resort set to open in the summer of 2019.
Etienne Dalançon has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
With more than 20 years of experience in various roles within the hospitality industry, Etienne joined the Hilton team in 2018, and was most recently general manager of opening projects at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Over the years, Etienne has strengthened his experience across multiple geographies including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, as well as in his native home of France. In addition to his experience in hotel management as general manager of Park Hyatt Shanghai, alongside opening hotels such as Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome in 2002, Etienne also has a strong background in sales and marketing, having previously held senior positions at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. As general manager of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Etienne will be responsible for leading the team to deliver 'True Waldorf Service', the personalised, graceful service for which the brand is known.
Lux North Male Atoll opens in Olhahali, Maldives
Lux North Male Atoll Resort, a 67-key development by Miaja Design Group, has opened on Olhahali - a six-hectare island in the Maldives. Taking cues from the glamour of boat life, the waters of the Indian Ocean and the adventures of James Bond, the resort features a series of penthouse villas inspired by the curves, lines and finish of a luxury boat and its sails.