Business
Lets Coffee: Empowering entrepreneurs to realise coffee business dreams
So, you’ve decided to open your very own café. Opening a successful coffee shop can be a rewarding experience. Because of you, hundreds of friends will have great conversations and enjoy quality time together.
All you have to do is get your coffee shop up and running, and do it right… but that’s easier said than done!
You need a quality coffee brand, as well as the right machinery and skills to make your coffee venture a success. Lets Coffee Maldives’ end-to-end solution — supply of premium coffee and machines, as well as barista training — is the answer to your worries.
Lets Coffee Maldives is offering the perfect opportunity for young Maldivian entrepreneurs with a passion for great coffee to get a head-start in realising their business dreams or get trained as a professional barista.
“Quality, passion and craft outline our core values in our endeavour to distribute specialised coffee and tea in Maldives,” says Mohamed Riyaz, the company’s founder who is among the most accomplished travel trade professionals in the country.
“Our mission is centred on producing an experience unique to each customer who steps in, with the promise that regardless of any differences, we share a bond created by our love of coffee and community.”
Catunambú coffee – premium quality
Lets Coffee, with its main outlet located in the Maafannu ward of capital Male, distributes Catunambú coffee — a quality Andalusian product that boasts over 120 years of development and success in the industry.
As one of the oldest and best known coffee brands in Spain, the Catunambú brand emphasises a unique combination of the body, acidity, fragrance and flavour of coffee to create an unparalleled taste.
With a wide bank of knowledge about every step of the coffee-production service, from the understanding that greater acidity is achieved by selecting beans from trees grown in higher altitudes, to mastering the combination between the right aroma and flavour, Catunambú coffee is synonymous with quality and great taste.
The Catunambú line of products available through Lets Coffee feature a high range of specific taste profiles, from acidic and rough drinks to penetrating and soft combinations of textures and aromas.
Easy access to professional machines
A major component behind great tasting coffee is the quality machinery. Catunambú coffee is ground to perfection and prepared using La Rocca and Nivona products that guarantee the signature Catunambú taste and condition over a large range of drink types and sizes.
The machines offered by Lets Coffee combine a professional look with incredible ease of use that enable anyone, from experienced baristas to beginner coffee lovers, to create delicious coffee with minimal instruction.
These models are highly advanced and include automatic boiling features and self-cleaning procedures that minimise the need for constant maintenance, thereby allowing users to focus solely on creating a quality drink.
Lets Coffee will help interested entrepreneurs get a professional machine through easy financing schemes.
Become an international barista
Lets Coffee welcomes local artists with a passion for creating beautiful designs on top of a delicious cup of coffee. Its training programme provides an opportunity for individual expression, and focuses on fine-tuning skills through practice and dedication.
The barista training programme offered by Lets Coffee does not require prior experience or skill; simply a love for making coffee and a willingness to learn. The training modules are designed in a way that breaks down complicated procedures into easily understandable steps regardless of previous skill level.
Under the tutelage of Lets Coffee’s experienced baristas, any determined learner can acquire international qualifications and start a rewarding journey as a barista.
“With a complementary mix of passionate and qualified members, our team is dedicated to creating and providing premium coffee within a warm environment,” adds Riyaz, who is also the founder of popular local travel agency Lets Go Maldives.
“We aim to create a community of local artists who carry a love for the art of coffee making, dedicated to create concoctions that satisfy the taste buds of coffee connoisseurs and novices alike.”
For more information and queries, please visit letscoffeemaldives.com, email coffee@letscoffeemaldives.com, or call +960 7905672.
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held its 34th Annual General Meeting at Kurumba Maldives today, with a total of 100 members in attendance.
The day’s events began with a welcome address from the Chairman of MATI, Mr. Mohamed Umar, who also presided over the session. The agenda included an address from the Secretary General, Mr. Ahmed Nazeer, the review and approval of the minutes of the 33rd AGM, the review and adoption of the Annual Report and Financial Reports for 2023, the approval of the 2024 budget, the appointment of auditors for 2024, the welcoming of new members and election of executive board members to the two vacant positions (by-election).
In the member discussion session, the following topics were covered: the Government’s aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2023 and renewable energy generation in the Tourism Industry, new terminal of Velana International Airport and developments, employment challenges, the Industrial Relations Act and trade unions, environmental conservation and the significance of creating and executing efficient management plans for protected areas like the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA).
Following the official proceedings, the Minister of Tourism Hon. Ibrahim Faisal and the Minister of Economic Development and Trade Hon. Mohamed Saeed joined the forum. The Ministers provided remarks and engaged in a Member Q&A session. This session provided members with the chance to directly engage with the Ministers and delve into crucial industry topics. The queries focused on the Economic Outlook, forthcoming development plans and immediate challenges and issues affecting the Tourism Industry.
A video presentation was also showcased that delved into the extensive work undertaken by MATI in 2023. The video also touched upon the Tourism Industry’s performance over the past 5 years, as well as the current and projected human resource capacity of the sector.
In his closing remarks, the Secretary General highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing industry challenges and called for greater unison amongst industry stakeholders, ending with an acknowledgement of the promising start to the year in terms of arrivals.
Executive Board Members elected to the 2 vacant positions (by-election):
- Ibrahim Shareef, CEO and Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited
- Renato De Olivera, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands and representative of Marriott International
Join us for the Travel Creators Exchange 2024, taking place on February 1, 2024, at the Hotel Jen in Male’, Maldives.
This dynamic event provides a platform for networking and collaboration among Maldives-based travel creators, fostering connections, idea-sharing, and the establishment of lasting partnerships to expand opportunities and monetise content.
Our lineup of distinguished speakers includes:
- Zihuny Rasheed, Deputy Managing Director of MMPRC, will present on “Power of Digital Storytelling: Collaborative Strategies for Destination Promotion.” MMPRC actively markets the Maldives globally, utilising a comprehensive approach that includes travel trade shows, roadshows, digital marketing, and more.
- Amjad Thaufeeg, Commercial Director of Kuda Villingili Maldives Resort, brings over 23 years of hospitality industry experience. He will discuss “The Role of Content in Tourism Marketing,” drawing on expertise in revenue, customer service, sales & marketing, and human capital development.
- Suresh Dissanayake, Assistant Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Heritance Aarah & Adaaran Resorts, with nearly two decades of experience, will shed light on “What does a Sales and Marketing Director Do?” He brings extensive luxury hospitality experience and a proven track record in sales, distribution, and marketing.
- Vishal Amir Ahmed, a versatile cinematographer and content creator, will explore “Who is a Content Creator.” Currently associated with Various Arts Studio, he specialises in providing multimedia solutions to various clients.
Organised by Maldives Insider, Maldives Virtual Tour, Travel Trade Maldives, and Hotelier Maldives, this collaborative effort aims to empower Maldives-based travel content creators and elevate the Maldives as a premier destination for captivating travel storytelling.
Events
Acclaimed contemporary artist Ana Pušica explores perpetuality and community at Patina Maldives
Ana Pušica Kramer, an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, joins Patina Maldives for an exclusive art residency in the now infamous Fari Art Atelier. From January 22 to February 22, 2024, Ana Pušica will grace the shores of the Fari Islands, weaving a vibrant narrative of colour and emotion across her larger than-life canvases.
Her artistry transcends boundaries, melding abstraction and figuration into awe-inspiring masterpieces. Having exhibited globally, from New York to Beijing, Ana’s paintings are a physical, intuitive act rooted in movement. Described as a “beautiful fluorescent thunderstorm,” Ana’s art explores light and colour, capturing the energy of life itself.
The Fari Art Atelier which has previously hosted the likes of Daniel Arsham, Chris Stamp and David Nott, will be transformed into Ana’s studio and gallery showcasing her enthralling artworks—a mesmerising journey through poetry, memory, and the vibrant interplay of colour. Guests at Patina are invited to delve into Ana’s world, where each stroke reveals layers of meaning, evoking sensations of intense lightness and boundless interpretation.
At Patina Maldives, Ana will immerse herself in a month-long residency, inviting the Patina Malidves community or guests and team to witness her artistic fervour firsthand. Guests will have the rare opportunity not only to observe her creative process but also to engage with and create art alongside this luminary.
Experience artistry at its most exclusive
Art Exhibition
Experience Ana’s captivating exploration of colour and emotion in her spellbinding artworks displayed at the Fari Atelier.
Art Workshops: Message in a Bottle
As part of a collaborative artwork, Ana invites Patina guests to participate in short workshops, actively contributing to the creation of a permanent installation at Patina Maldives.
Open Studio Session
Join Ana for an exclusive open studio session, offering guests a behind the-scenes look at her creative process.
Ana Pušica residency package
Discover a world where creativity knows no bounds as Ana Pušica, the maestro of contemporary art, transforms Patina Maldives into an immersive canvas of inspiration.
Book now to secure your experience.
For more information and reservations, please visit Patina Maldives or contact
reservations.maldives@patinahotels.com
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