Velaa Private Island has opened a wellness restaurant
The highest-quality ingredients elevate this well-inspired eatery, Faiy. Faiy, the new restaurant at Velaa Private Island in the Maldives, opened this month, delivering upgraded wellness-focused food among the island's gorgeous tropical gardens. Dishes are nutritious, light, and colorful, using clean, unprocessed,
Maldives tourist arrivals increase by 7% in the first week of 2023
According to tourism ministry figures, 22,292 tourists landed in the Maldives in the first week of the year. According to the most recent numbers given by the ministry, the following tourists came in the first week of the year: 71% more than
Winemaker Dinner with Châteaux Montrose Will Take Place in Velaa Private Island
In a joint Winemaker Dinner in January, Aragu Signature Restaurant explores the legendary Bordeaux blends created by Châteaux Montrose under the direction of the master connoisseur Hervé Berland. Bordeaux-born Hervé Berland, who has spent the previous 45 years perfecting the fine
LUX* South Ari Atoll appoints John Rogers as General Manager
John Rogers has been appointed as the new general manager of the LUX* South Ari Atoll, an award-winning resort run by The Lux Collective. John, a British-born member , one that is familiar with the Group, has been in head of
Introducing a Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook by Chef Lal Fonseka
Chef Lal Fonseka, the Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, together with local chefs recently published a handy ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ celebrating the common flavours of the two beautiful Indian Ocean nations. Launched in October 2022,
Sonu Shivdasani, the founder and CEO of Soneva, received an OBE on the 2023 King’s New Year Honors List
In the King's New Year Honours 2023 Overseas and International List, Sonu Shivdasani, the founder of Soneva resorts and the chief executive of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, was recognized as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Three Chinese airlines will begin service to the Maldives this month.
Three Chinese airlines are planning to fly to the Maldives for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak. Following the Chinese government's relaxation of COVID-19 regulations, the decision was made. According to Maldives Airports Company Limited, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern
Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2023: Taj Exotica Maldives Wins in the Luxury Spas Category
The Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives was recognized in the Luxury Spas category at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2023. The renowned award recognizes Jiva Spa's comprehensive approach to health as the best in Asia, Africa, the Middle
On January 4th, two brand new ATRs for Maldivian will arrive
Diamonds Athuruga Beach & Water Resorts has announced the hiring of Gilbert Steiner as Executive Assistant Manager. Two ATR 72-600s took off from Toulouse, France today for the ferry journey to the Maldives. The two planes are planned to arrive at
Gilbert Steiner has been named Executive Assistant Manager at Diamonds Athuruga
Diamonds Athuruga Beach & Water Villas Resorts has announced the hiring of Gilbert Steiner as Executive Assistant Manager. Gilbert is a dynamic hospitality professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in the hospitality sector, especially in F&B in numerous luxury