Baa Atoll Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Freedive Maldives to organise “Baani,” a large-scale diving event set to take place on October 3 in the Angafaru area. The event aims to bring together approximately 1,000 participants for a simultaneous dive, with the goal of setting a Guinness World Record.
Open to divers from across the Maldives, including those from inhabited islands and resorts within Baa Atoll, the event is part of the region’s World Tourism Day celebrations. According to Baa Atoll Council, “Baani” seeks to highlight environmental conservation efforts while reinforcing Baa Atoll’s status as a leading tourist destination.
The council is also working in collaboration with the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, further aligning the event with sustainability and marine protection initiatives.
Noku Maldives has appointed Manoharan Mannarlingam (Mano) as the new General Manager. Born and raised in Singapore, Mano’s hospitality career started when he began working part-time in Boulevard Hotel during his school holidays. He enjoyed his time engaging with locals and sharing his knowledge about Singapore with foreign guests. Later on, Mano also enrolled himself […]
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Emerald Faarufushi Resort and Spa has appointed Patrick de Staercke as the resort’s general manager. A Belgian national, Patrick brings in a wealth of knowledge leading multiple resorts in Maldives. He has grown in the field from various roles from director of food and beverage, to pre-opening resident manager until he reached the position of […]
