A luxury Maldives resort is about to take the sleeping under-the-sea phenomenon to a whole new level.Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is building a $15 million two-story hotel villa, part of which will sit 16.4 feet below the surface of the Indian Ocean.The property, believed to be the world's first undersea residence, is under construction in the South Asian island country and is due to be completed in November.
One&Only, created exclusively for the ultra-luxury market and conceived as a hallmark of excellence, has announced the appointment of established industry leader Jan Tibaldi as General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. In his new role, Jan will be responsible for the overall operation and strategic development of the award-winning all-villa resort, as well as leading the One&Only Reethi Rah Team to continue to create unrivalled guest experiences.
Chef Aldo joins the Gili Lankanfushi team in an exciting phase of the island"s gastronomic journey, as he spearheads developments in the resort"s restaurants, news of which will be announced in Spring 2018. Chef Aldo will oversee operations of the Main Restaurant and Gili Lankanfushi"s other dining destinations, By The Sea – a Japanese fine-dining restaurant specialising in exquisite sushi, Fini Foni – a poolside ice cream parlour and the Overwater Bar, in addition to destination dining experiences and in-room villa dining.
Opening in April 2018, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi will be a truly special addition to an area already famed for its natural beauty.
Highly-skilled and experienced French hotelier, Brice Borin, has been named as the General Manager of Mövenpick’s first property in the Maldives, which is due to open in 2018. Nestled on a private island in the stunning Noonu Atoll, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives will feature 105 luxury villas, all with their own private swimming pool, including over-water accommodation.
Chef Stefan started the culinary career in his native Germany in 2001. After working under some of the finest chefs in Europe, Stefan’s expertise and services as a head chef were devoted to top resorts such as the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam, Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain resorts in St. Lucia as well as Gili Lankanfushi and Baros in the Maldives.
Globally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock International announces plans to expand its portfolio with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, slated to open October 1, 2018. As part of the Emboodhoo Lagoon project, the first integrated resort destination in the Maldives, the brand will work in collaboration with Singha Estate Public Company Limited, a leading Thailand-based development company, to provide travelers with the ultimate, family-friendly Maldivian experience.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world"s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the signing of a management agreement for Radisson Blu Resort Maldives with Chang Hua Holdings. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the property is one of the most anticipated new developments in Maldives in addition to being the first Radisson Blu resort in the market.
COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Euan Blake as Regional Director of Sales for its two Maldivian resorts. Blake will be based at COMO Maalifushi on the Thaa Atoll, South of Male, and will be responsible for the MEA and APAC regions.
W Maldives partners with the famous Reebok Women sports brand to host prominent influencers from seven countries, to redefine the notion of perfection via #PerfectNever campaign.
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, has announced its expansion to South Asia with a hotel management contract to operate Address Madivaru Maldives Resort + Spa, a picturesque beachfront resort set in a private island in the Indian Ocean, only 20 minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton"s (NYSE: HLT) luxury brand of iconic landmark hotels, today announced the signing of a management agreement with Ithaafushi Investments Pvt. Ltd for the brand"s first new-build resort in the Maldives. Located on the exclusive South Male Atoll, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives will be the second hotel in the Maldives for Hilton, adding to a total of 11 Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts properties open or under development in Asia Pacific.
Gili Lankanfushi has announced the appointment of David Stepetic as General Manager. Over the past five years, the resort has set the benchmark for barefoot and understated luxury in the Maldives, with 45 sophisticated over-water villas and a serious commitment to sustainability.
Award-winning luxury hotel, Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, has announced the appointment of its new General Manager, Pravin Kumar. The new GM was promoted from his previous role of Director of Operations at the EcoLuxury Hotel, so is well-known among the staff and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.
Resort operator Six Senses has named Dr Jitendra Varshney as the new Spa Director of its Laamu resort in the Maldives.
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Responsible for driving the pre-opening development of Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa, Socrates Alvaro will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the resort and the development of his team.
Dhigali, the newest island resort from Universal Resorts matches contemporary luxury with the pure natural beauty of the Maldives. Located in the Raa Atoll, Dhigali brings modern minimalist design to this wonder-fully remote part of the Maldives.
Grand Park Kodhipparu, the latest all-villa luxury resort in the Maldives has opened. The stunning one-island-one-resort destination promises its guests a wide-ranging island adventure while setting a new benchmark in luxury hospitality.
An experienced hospitality professional, Baker first joined the Jumeirah Group early on in his career, for the opening of Jumeirah Beach Hotel.