Overview of tourist accommodation facilities in the Maldives: Hotels and guesthouses
The unique and natural beauty of the Maldives coupled with the one-island-one-resort concept attracts droves of tourists to the luxury destination, but it is not solely dedicated for the affluent traveller—the country offers various types of accommodation options catering to a diverse range of preferences; from luxury to budget travellers and backpackers, etc. These facilities […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Bridging the Skills Gap & Women in Hospitality
While tourism directly accounts for nearly 40% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the Maldives, employment in the tourism sector is dominated by the expatriate workforce. Despite the 45 to 55 quota regulatory requirement ratio for local to expatriate staff, there is a huge gap in reaching this figure, and the number of women working […]
Hotel Sales Negotiating Training, Circa 2020
As a conference speaker and trainer, I am finding that one of my most requested topics lately is hotel sales negotiating techniques. Based on the initial inquiries received, I get the impression that many hotel leaders still view negotiating as being a separate part of the selling process such as it was originally taught in […]
Cosmopolitan’s expansion in global presentation
With a vision of expanding to the hotel and resort supply business, world-renowned Danish Wrist Ship Supply partnered with the proficient Champa Brothers Maldives Pvt Ltd, to establish Cosmopolitan. In 2002, with just one container of frozen and chilled goods and one container of dry goods amounting to not more than 40 tonnes, Cosmopolitan entered […]
The Dilmah Story – creating beautiful experiences with tea
A ‘brand with a conscience’, Dilmah Tea was born in 1988 when a young tea grower, Merrill J.Fernando, decided to colour in his dreams of ethically producing his country’s tea, the famous Ceylon tea, for tea-lovers around the globe. Named after his two sons Dilhan and Malik, Dilmah Tea is now enjoyed in more than […]
Yashlightroom – “I take photographs, make videos & drink coffee”
His description of himself is very simple, “I shoot photographs and videos and I love coffee.” Yet, Yashrib ‘Yash’ Ahmed’s work is instilled in the hearts and homes of clients who chose him to capture their precious moments. His life had always been immersed in creativity; experimenting with unique business ideas from contemporary e-commerce solutions […]
Mastering the Inner Game
The Canadian-American author and public speaker Brain Tracy has written over 70 books in his (ongoing) career. In one of them, the Psychology of Selling, the first chapter is titled ‘The Inner Game of Selling,’ which I was tempted to use as the title of this article. I was stopped by my own ‘little voice’. […]
Wellness Spa presented by Plaza Premium Lounge is your place for pampering before take-off and after landing
Velana International Airport in Hulhulé Island is the biggest and busiest international airport in the Maldives. Most of the passengers travelling to Maldives flock to this little gem throughout the year. Wellness Spa introduced by Plaza Premium Lounge is the first of its kind opened at Velana International Airport and is the perfect place for […]
Groovy tunes with DJ Ngie
With her love for music, she decided to pursue her passion to be a Disk Jockey by enrolling in DJ courses. She broke stereotypes in securing a spot as a female DJ in the budding tourism industry of the Maldives early 2013. She slowly carved her way towards a career with her passion in tow […]
Make the most of restaurant analytics
The world of restaurant dining is evolving. Not only are opportunities for increased revenue occurring within the physical building itself, but with the growing use of social media, web advertising, rating sites like Yelp, Urbanspoon, TripAdvisor, and Foursquare as well as email, now there are new ways to reach a potentially untouched market. Here, we […]
Al Shaali Marine Maldives’ AS47: Crafted for your comfort
Al Shaali Marine Maldives is a cooperative enterprise with Al Shaali Marine Dubai and Coastline Investments Pvt Ltd. The company’s main branch in UAE was founded in 1979 and well-known as the innovator of fibreglass boats and yacht manufacturers in the Middle East. Formed in 2016 with a track record of serving more than a […]
Beyond Menus: Redefining breakfast and sundowners
The definition of luxury has evolved throughout history. Objects once marked by opulence and extravagance were defined as a luxury, but today’s discerning consumers expect more from brands. While some take pride in finding these luxury goods, for others, luxury means ensuring the goods they consume are sustainable and ethical—on the other hand, Millenials and […]
