New Hotel Openings Indian Ocean 2019 News
North Island, Seychelles, joins the Luxury Collection
With just 11 villas, Africa’s most exclusive private island is located 30 kilometres from the mainland and is accessible by a scenic helicopter flight or an hour boat ride, giving guests an immediate sense of escapism.
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa welcomes first guests
The latest addition to the Emerald Collection is located on Ra Atoll in the northern Maldives archipelago, comprising a 20-hectare private island with a wrap-around reef within walking distance of the beach.
Taj Tirupati seeks to capitalise on religious tourism in India
Taj Hotels has announced the opening of its new property in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The city is home to the renowned shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
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Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort opens to first guests
Set amid 18 hectares of lush tropical flora and fauna on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort has opened its doors as the first Pullman property in the Maldives.
JW Marriott Maldives Resort to open in November
Headed up by general manager Marc Gussing, the beautiful property will feature 60 spacious villas starting at an enormous 234 square metres, all with private pools.
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo set to fully debut later this month
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo will fully open on September 22nd. Set on the southern tip of the Maldives in the remote and pristine Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo’s Beach Island Experience soft-opened in May.
Hard Rock debuts latest property at Crossroads Maldives
Hard Rock International has announced the opening of its first Maldivian property as part of Crossroads Maldives – the country’s first and only integrated resort. Situated across the Emboodhoo lagoon, the music-infused hotel boasts 178 guestrooms, ranging from beach villas and family suites to one and two-bedroom overwater villas.
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau opens to first guests
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 secluded locations in the Maldives.
Hilton welcomes first Curio Collection property in the Maldives
Hilton has welcomed the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, a tropical escape that offers sun, sea, style and sustainability. Nestled within the idyllic Emboodhoo Lagoon, the hotel forms part of Crossroads Maldives, the country’s first and only integrated resort and game-changing retreat.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opens to first guests in Indian Ocean
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. The 122 all-villa resort spans across three interconnected islands, including an independent private island for those seeking an exclusive enclave equipped with a dedicated staff and luxury amenities.
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort to open in September
InterContinental Hotels Group has revealed InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort will open on September 1st. Reservations are now open, with guests invited to share the allure of international travel to the Indian Ocean destination.
Raffles Meradhoo takes brand into Maldives
Raffles has announced the opening of the 21-villa property in the rare Maldivian oasis of Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo becomes Accor’s fourth property in the Maldives and is the first under the Raffles brand.