Sven Walter has been appointed as Resort Manager at Baros Maldives
The boutique luxury resort, Baros Maldives - located just 20 minutes by boat from Male Airport - has appointed Sven Walter as Resort Manager.
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Report from the SLOWLIFE Symposium, organised by Six Senses Resorts & Spas
One of the travel and tourism industry's most exclusive and prestigious events last weekend drew Hollywood A-listers, top business CEOs, a head of state and senior environmental campaigners together in the Maldives to discuss how to make tourism a benefit rather than a threat to the planet's environment.
Introducing the Ocean Pearls at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Maldives
Offering its own distinctive identity and atmosphere, the Ocean Pearls offer a unique over-water concept where guests feel as though they are truly in the middle of the ocean. Each Ocean Revive (270m2) and Ocean Sanctuary (340m2) villa has a tall living room with unobstructed views out over the ocean. Guests can relax outdoors in their sunken bathtub on the deck with direct access to their private pool, or bask on their own sun deck with a few steps leading them directly into the Indian Ocean.
Sven Cepon has been appointed as Executive Chef at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Born in Oberhausen of Germany, Sven began his career at home and served with a number of 5 star hotels in Cyprus and Switzerland for over 5 years before moving to the Maldives in 2008 as Executive Sous Chef for the W Retreat & Spa Maldives. After having served W Maldives for nearly 2 years, Sven joined Sheraton Maldives in 2010.
Dusit International introduces first Resort in Maldives Opening December 2011
Located on the breathtaking Mudhdhoo Island, Northwest of Malé, this exquisite resort, scheduled to open in mid December this year, will feature 46 Beach Villas; two Beach Houses; 30 Water Villas; 20 Ocean Villas and two Ocean Houses, with extensive facilities including a 50-metre swimming pool, (the largest in the Maldives), and pool bar; over-water and grill restaurants; tree top spa; tennis courts; dive centre and extensive water activities in and around the resort. It is within 40 minutes travelling time via sea plane from Malé, and 10 minutes by speedboat from the new domestic airport.
Six Senses to host the third S.L.O.W. LIFE Symposium this October
Convening world-leading thinkers, policy makers and business leaders, the Symposium aims to accelerate progress towards sustainable business practices in the tourism industry. The very best thinkers and key industry players will join forces with government ministers to confront the principle challenges facing the travel and tourism industry, including low-carbon infrastructure, transportation, resort management and threatened biodiversity.
Shumaes Rasheed has been appointed as Marketing Communications Manager at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
With nearly 5 years of experience working in the advertising industry with a number of renowned local and international clients, Shumaes brings to the team a fresh new perspective as an outsider from the hospitality industry.
Ursula Schofel has been appointed as General Manager at the Sheraton Maldives
Ms Schoefl’s career began at Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel in 1988 after graduating from the Hotel Management School Schloss, Klessheim in Salzburg, Austria. She started in food and beverage before moving to the front office. After 10 years in Frankfurt, she took the Front Office Manager’s post at the Arabella Sheraton Pelikan Hotel in Hanover, Germany.
Ernst Mayer has been appointed as General Manager at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Ernst Mayer as General Manager of the recently-opened Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, Maldives.
ONYX Hospitality Group to Manage Maldives Tourism Development Corporation PLC (MTDC) Resort in Maldives
ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand's leading hotel management company has been appointed by the Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Plc (MTDC) to manage the Herathera Island Resort commencing 1 December 2010.
Six Senses Laamu Opens in the Maldives
A virgin island. Powder white sand. Palm trees. Crystal clear turquoise water. Dolphins frolicking and rainbows of fish shimmering in and around the coral reef. Welcome to Six Senses Laamu, the new Six Senses resort on the island of Olhuveli, deep in the Indian Ocean.
Alexandre Hulen has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has announced a management appointment for its two upcoming properties in the Maldives: Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011. Jumeirah welcomes Alexandre Hulen, who has been appointed as director of sales & marketing for the Maldives. Mr. Hulen brings 12 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, having worked for prestigious hotel groups such as Concorde Hotels, The Eton Collection, Le Meridien and Anantara. Prior to joining Jumeirah, Alexandre was working for the prestigious Anantara Group, overseeing the Sales and Marketing activities of three luxury hotels in the Maldives.
Stephan Huemer has been named General Manager at Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has announced a management appointment for its two upcoming properties in the Maldives: Jumeirah Dhevanafushi and Jumeirah Vittaveli, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011. Stefan Huemer joins Jumeirah Group as area general manager for the Maldives, with a particular remit to lead the pre-opening team of Jumeirah's first two resorts in the Maldives. Mr. Huemer has over 20 years experience in the hospitality sector, having previously worked for international brands such as Radisson, Kempinski, Le Meridien and Mandarin Oriental. His career has included senior hotel positions in Austria, France, Singapore, Philippines and Germany. Most recently, Mr. Huemer was the general manager of Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City Hotel. In fact, Mr. Huemer is no stranger to the Maldives, having been the regional general manager and island chief for the Kuredu & Komandoo Island Resort & Spa for five years.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Opens Traders Hotel, Male, Maldives on 22 November 2010
Hong Kong based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of Traders Hotel, Male, Maldives today. The 117-key property was previously owned by Male Hotel Associates Pvt Ltd. and opened in September 2009.
Six Senses Laamu, in the Maldives will open in April 2011
This is a confirmed date, the challenges which caused delays throughout the year, now being over. The resort’s remoteness combined with Six Senses total commitment to using sustainable materials in its design and architecture being the primary cause.
Jumeirah’s First Maldives Resort is Opening in January 2011
Jumeirah Dhevanafushi is an exclusive all suite resort and scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011. Situated in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, 400 km south of the capital city of Malé, it is located in an area of extraordinary beauty surrounded by unspoiled coral reefs.
Willy Ribbe has been named Resort Manager at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Ribbe previously served as general manager of the Ritz-Carlton Doha, Sharq Village & Spa in Qatar for several years. Ribbe has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and holds a prestigious background working across three continents: Europe, the Middle East and the United States. Beginning his career at Marriott Hotels in the food and beverage division as an Executive Chef, he transitioned straight to management positions at the Prague Marriott Hotel, Renaissance Prague Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments. He is fluent in English and German and married with two teenage daughters. The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s restaurant Ithaa, the world’s first undersea restaurant, just celebrated its fifth anniversary and is now offering guests the opportunity to spend the night underwater in the transformable Ithaa Suite for two. In addition, the resort was just named the 2010 “Indian Ocean Leading Resort” and “Maldives Leading Spa Resort” in the World Travelers Awards. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island boasts 50
Dietmar Koegerl has been appointed as General Manager at Anantara Kihavah Villas
Dietmar joins Anantara from his position as General Manager of the Sheraton Pattaya Resort, Thailand, where he was responsible for the overall management of its 156 rooms and villas Hotel. Dietmar, who is a German national, has a strong background in hotel openings having worked as part of the launch team and General Manager at two five-star Le Méridien hotels in the Seychelles. Anantara Kihavah Villas, one of the most exclusive in all the Maldivian islands, is just 35 minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport. It will comprise 78 luxurious overwater and beach suites and will also boast the largest swimming pool in the Maldives. The hotel is slated to open in late September.
The Beach House Maldives Joins Legendary Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
The Beach House Maldives has joined Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. With effect from 1st March 2010, the resort has been renamed, ‘The Beach House Maldives, The Waldorf Astoria Collection’. In celebration, guests at the resort were invited to join the inauguration ceremony, and became a part of a new chapter in the exclusive resort’s history.
Jumeirah Expands Presence in the Maldives
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed an agreement with Xanadu Holdings Private Limited to manage Jumeirah Meradhoo, a new five star deluxe resort located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, south of the Malé Atoll. This is the second phase of the Group’s expansion strategy in an area which is recognized as the world’s top luxury resort destination.