Business
Countdown begins for Hotel Asia Exhibition, International Culinary Challenge 2019

Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2019 has been announced, with the biggest annual food and hospitality event in Maldives set to take place in October.
Organised by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Service (MECS) in association with Sri Lankan Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS) and Indian Exhibition and Conference Services (IECS), the Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2019 will take place at the main convention centre of Dharubaaruge in capital Male from October 6-9.
The trade show is one of the key hospitality events in the Maldives, promoting the nation’s food, beverage, hospitality and tourism sectors. It has been endorsed by three bodies: Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Economic Development, and the Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Leading resort supplier Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), which has served as the main sponsor of the event since its inception over a decade ago, is set to continue their support.
“Bestbuy Maldives remains not only a reliable supplier to the industry, but the company also provides opportunities for new talent to flourish and to showcase their talent,” a statement issued by BBM read.
This year, BBM is expected to reveal new additions to their extended portfolio of products. In 2018, the company launched two new products, Veliche and Da Vinci.
As with previous years, running concurrently with the exhibition will be the Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge. BBM will be sponsoring a number of classes and corresponding prizes.
Endorsed by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) and recognised globally as a World Chefs competition, the Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge is an excellent opportunity for industry professionals to showcase their culinary talents and go head to head with their colleagues from some of the finest culinary establishments across the archipelago. The competition will be judged by a star-studded panel of international chefs, headed by veteran Swiss chef Alan Palmer.
Winners of the culinary challenge will receive amazing opportunities from BBM to take their skills to an international level.
BBM along with the brands they represent have sponsored these categories: Dress the Cake, Novelty Cake, Bread and Pastry Display, Dessert (Display), Tapas/Finger Food, Desserts, Hot Pasta Appetiser, Creative Asian Dish, Creative Sandwich, Team Challenge, Maldivian Dish, Young Chef, Tea Challenge, and Iced Mocktail.
BBM will also be sponsoring these main awards: Best Culinary Establishment, Most Outstanding Chef, Most Outstanding Pastry Chef, Top Maldivian Chef, and the Best Artist.
Business
Villa Resorts hosts over 200 travel agents from India to showcase its transformation

Villa Resorts, a leading Maldivian resort group, recently hosted a series of events for over 200 travel agents from India.
The events were held to highlight the company’s recent rebranding and to familiarise travel agents with the significant changes made as part of its strategic Blue Ocean Shift.
Villa Resorts has a significant market presence in India, and the events were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to work closely with its partners to showcase its transformation and enhancements in its products and services.
The familiarisation events drew over 200 participants, making it one of the largest series of events for travel agents ever hosted by a Maldivian resort group.
Villa Resorts plans to continue hosting similar events throughout the coming year to promote its growing portfolio of resorts to the Indian market.
Business
‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion: Four draws, countless winners, more to go

The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion, which launched with great fanfare on June 23, continues to captivate audiences across the nation with its promise of incredible prizes and adrenaline-pumping excitement. As Coca-Cola moves forward, the company has announced not one, but four draws that have rewarded lucky winners with exciting prizes!
The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion has been a huge success, with dozens of lucky winners taking home amazing prizes, such as Benelli motorbikes, helmets, and Charged drink cases. The promotion, which started on June 23, has been attracting customers from all over the Maldives, who have been enjoying the refreshing taste of Charged caffeinated beverage and the thrill of scratching their cards to reveal their codes.
So far, four draws have taken place, each one broadcasted live on Television Maldives (TVM) at 9:30pm. The winners of the Benelli motorbikes were Mohamed Adam, MD Musharraf, Mohamed Rasel Hossain and Ahmed Zahir who were ecstatic to receive their prizes and thanked Charged for making their dreams come true. The winners of the helmets and drink cases were also delighted with their rewards and encouraged others to join the promotion.
But don’t worry if you haven’t won yet, because there are still more chances to win! The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion is not over yet. That means you still have time to grab your favourite Charged drink, scratch your card, and send your code to 2626 via SMS.
As the exciting journey continues, there are two main draws left in this thrilling event, scheduled for September 24 and October 20. You could be the next lucky winner of a Benelli Leoncino 250 motorbike! But the excitement doesn’t stop there; be sure to keep an eye out for the daily draws, with winners announced regularly on the @ChargedMaldives Instagram page. You could stand a chance to win a Charged branded helmet, or a Charged drink case.
Charged, a ground-breaking addition to Coca-Cola Maldives’ beverage portfolio, is available in 250 ml, in 100% recyclable aluminium cans, in line with our packaging strategy to use 100% recyclable packaging material. The caffeinated beverage is now widely available at major retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, and cafes throughout the Maldives.
Business
JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La unveils Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee

JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La has introduced a special coffee to their collection – Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee. This latest addition to the menu of Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go aims to provide coffee lovers with the unique and delicate taste of Oro’s Arabica Rose.
The hotel was alive with excitement on Thursday evening with the launch of Oro’s 100% Arabica rose. Media personnel and coffee enthusiasts were treated to an exclusive tasting experience of freshly brewed Arabica Rose Coffee along with some tasty finger foods.
The highlight of the evening was a lucky draw giveaway, extending an invitation for all the guests to participate and win a Skechers Maldives voucher and coffee voucher from Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go.
Oro’s Arabica Rose Coffee is now available at Jen’s Kitchen on-the-go. It is the perfect spot to refuel with coffee, tea, freshly squeezed juices, or a light bite. Customers can now enroll to become a Shangri-La Circle Member and earn points with every purchase at Jen’s Kitchen On- the-Go and enjoy the rewards at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
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