Taking it Easy in Paradise: Innahura Maldives
Affordable adventure and laid-back experiences coexist in perfect harmony within a tropical island resort surrounded by natural luxury. Described as an ‘unpretentious gem’ this island has an emerald centre, fringed by pure white beaches and bright aqua lagoon plus charming Maldivianstyle beach bungalows. Whether playing beach sports, gliding over the water on a tandem sea […]
Manta Air Talks Expansion
Manta Air has announced plans to add further capacity to its current seaplane fleet, to bring in five new twin DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplanes by the end of 2021 to serve their robust domestic expansion plans. The new aircrafts will bring Manta Air’s fleet to a total of fifteen, including their ATR 72-600 turboprops that […]
Our Flight to Recovery
Aviation plays a crucial role as an enabler in the global tourism industry. It connects some of the most remote regions around the world with the global tourism source markets, bringing forth a substantial economic impact transforming their local economies. With a massive injection of foreign exchange along with a rise of employment opportunities across […]
Bubbles in the Glass
One of the most famous shapes in the world is the iconic contour fluted lines of the Coca-Cola bottle. Renowned as a design classic and described by noted industrial designer, Raymond Loewy as the “perfect liquid wrapper,” the bottle has been celebrated in art, music and advertising. When Andy Warhol wanted a shape to represent […]
COVID-19 AND THE GIG ECONOMY
AN IMPOSSIBILITY TO A REALITY Once thought to be an impossible economic sector, given the geographical limitations, isolation and lack of infrastructure, the Maldivian tourism industry will soon be marking its 50th anniversary in two years’ time. Unyielding to the viability assessment and opinion of the United Nations, the Maldives had entered a new dawn […]
Find out what potential guests like and dislike about your resort with Brand Auditor
According to a 2019 survey, over 80 per cent of first time Maldives travellers see resorts to be ‘mostly similar’. The same survey suggests that most travellers choose to book a resort with attractive product presentation, clear differentiation, and straightforward marketing communication. Despite the Maldives having over 130 unique resorts, this perception simply cannot be […]
KEDGE EXPERT OPINION – Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better
Consumers have shown that they are willing to pay extra for organic produce grown without pesticides, even if it does not taste better. That has not been the case for organic wine. Organic-labeled wines generally sell at prices similar to those of non-organic wines. And that is despite growing evidence that they actually do taste […]
Emerging band, Equatic Vibe talks about its evolution on the Equator.
(with additional contributions by Donna Richardson and Lana Hafeez) In a country where music is not encouraged as a career path, many artists are breaking this social stigma through dedication and utter devotion to their craft. This describes local band ‘Equatic Vibe’, winning the hearts of fans in the Maldives’ five-star resorts as well as […]
Tourism Indicators: Hope and Recovery amid the Pandemic
The year 2020 began with hope and positive expectations for Maldivian tourism industry, achieving a monthly growth rate of 14% in international tourist arrival for the month of January compared to January 2019. Yet, within just few weeks, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic led to an immense global health crisis, worldwide panic, uncertainty and […]
A Tribute – Dr Ibrahim Umar Maniku 1952-2020
Main Photo: Dr Ibrahim Umar Maniku (far right) with senior members of his team at The Nautilus. With the passing of Dr Ibrahim Umar Maniku, on 25 November 2020, Maldives has lost one of its favourite sons. Dr, as everyone knew him, was an anaesthesiologist by training and an entrepreneur in spirit. His contribution to […]
A QUIET REVOLUTION
Noise is by far the most common complaint you will hear from hotel guests. This is especially prevalent with city hotels, and less so with beach resorts. However, it is not that outlandish to receive a complaint or two about being deprived of sleep due to an unrelenting barrage of noise by an obnoxiously loud […]
Remote work mentions have tripled in Hilton’s and Accor’s 2020 filings – GlobalData
Self-isolations, quarantines and national lockdowns; the COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the way we live, work and function as a society. Accounting for over two million deaths and huge economic upheavals across the globe, this health and economic crisis has now pushed companies to resort to extraordinary measures in order to maintain operations while protecting […]
