Maldives Tourism News Page 14
Etihad Airways lands A380 in Maldives to celebrate new Malé runway
Etihad Airways has marked the opening of the new runway at Velana International Airport in the Maldives by operating one of its Airbus A380 aircraft to the island nation.
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli appoints Scoles to resort manger role
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli has welcomed a new hotel manager to lead its operations. No stranger to life by the beach, Dominic Scoles has moved from the Turks & Caicos for his new role at the luxury private island resort.
Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort to open in December
Marriott International has announced the forthcoming debut of Westin Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives with the opening of the Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort in October.
Mingozzi takes up culinary leadership of Kanuhura, Maldives
Chef Michele Mingozzi has joined Kanuhura, Maldives, with strong international experience and reputation, having worked in numerous remarkable fine-dining establishments around the world.
Voters urged to make voices heard ahead of World Spa Awards
Voting for World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the spa and wellness sector – closes on August 17th, 2018.
UK travellers boost tourism figures in Maldives
Latest figures from the Maldives show that the destination saw an 11.2 per cent increase in the number of UK travellers who visited in the first six months of 2018, when compared with the same period in 2017.
Oman Air to return to the Maldives
Oman Air will resume its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives. Flights will recommence for the winter season from October 28th and will be operated by the new Boeing 737 aircraft.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru launches submarine adventure
DeepFlight produces the world’s highest performance personal submarines. From today, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru will become the first place to launch submarine excursions in DeepFlight’s most advanced model yet: Super Falcon 3S.
Zitek takes up sous chef role at St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has announced Olda Zitek has been appointed as executive sous chef. Zitek will join the private island resort in early May 2018 from Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square where he worked as executive sous chef from November 2016.
A U M Fawzy, chief executive, Trans Maldivian Airlines
A U M Fawzy, chief executive of seaplane operator Trans Maldivian Airlines, talks to Breaking Travel News during Arabian Travel Market 2018. He tells us about the vital role his company plays in this rapidly developing destination.
Utkarsh Faujdar, general manager, Hulhule Island Hotel
Breaking Travel News speaks to Utkarsh Faujdar, general manager at the Hulhule Island Hotel in the Maldives. Located next to the international airport, he tells us about how important the Middle East is as a source market for the property and how the changing hospitality landscape will benefit the people of the country.
Haris Mohamed, acting managing director, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation
Breaking Travel News speaks to Haris Mohamed, acting managing director, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation, about the destination, its growing visitor numbers, and how the World Spa Awards will play a vital role in promoting the country in an international audience.