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November 22, 2025
The Four Seasons Maldives Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme has opened applications for its Class of 2027. Launched in 2001, the programme is the Maldives’ longest-running hospitality apprenticeship and will celebrate supporting more than one thousand graduates by 2026.
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October 21, 2025
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and the Maldives National University (MNU) have signed an agreement to establish a hotel school and resort in L. Hulhimendhoo. The agreement was signed on Tuesday during a meeting held in L. Maamendhoo as part of President Dr Mohamed Muizz
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October 19, 2025
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is referred to be the hospitality industry event in the Maldives. In this year’s Culinary Challenge (19 to 22 October 2025) comprising competitions over 20 categories, most will take place at the Faculty of Hospitality an
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October 18, 2025
The Maldives National University – Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (MNU-FHTS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academic collaboration and advance hospitality education in the Maldives. The MoU
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October 10, 2025
The Cocoon Collection has officially launched its first batch of the “Starter Program”, a pioneering internship initiative aimed at nurturing and empowering the next generation of Maldivian hospitality professionals. Leaders from The Cocoon Collection’s three iconic properties; C
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September 10, 2025
In a transformative step forward for marine education and conservation, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and the Maldives National University (MNU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a brand-new Marine Foundational Course Programme. The signing ceremony, held at the MNU Ce
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August 22, 2025
Siyam World Maldives, in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), recently hosted the Discover Tourism: Explore Career Pathways programme. The resort welcomed students and teachers from nearby Kudafari School for an engaging half-day session designe
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July 18, 2025
Marriott International announces the launch of the third cohort of its Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Program (MIMAP), marked by a commencement ceremony held on July 13, 2025, at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa The ceremony welcomed 73 apprentices into th
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June 18, 2025
Dhiraagu has officially signed on as the Digital Partner of Education Expo 2025, the largest education-focused event ever held in the Maldives, scheduled to take place from 20–21 June 2025 at Barceló Nasandhura. Organised by Q Study Maldives, the Expo will bring together internat
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April 9, 2025
Fifteen years ago, in March 2010, an injured female Olive Ridley turtle was spotted by the dive team at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives in urgent need of care. It was this turtle - named Oceane by the team - who instigated one of the longest and most successful turtle rehabilitatio
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February 21, 2025
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives welcomed students from the Qasim Ibrahim School of Business on February 21 for an exclusive exposure trip, offering them a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the dynamic hospitality industry. This initiative provided the students wit
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February 2, 2025
Royhle Aviation Academy from the Philippines hosts a networking and information session for the aviation enthusiasts and pilot aspirants on February 03, 2025. The session was attended by the senior management of the academy, providing key information as well as the opportunity to
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