GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation on hotel safety & security
Looking back at the past 30 years, GM Forum 2019 featured a keynote address on the trends of hotel safety and security in the Maldives, presented by Hervirender Pal Singh, the Area Director for Global Safety & Security-South Asia, Marriot International. According to Singh’s findings, a total of 387 people lost their lives in the […]
Asia Pacific Sustainability Trends 2019
Horwath HTL and Greenview published the third Asia Pacific Survey of Hotel Sustainability Trends with in-depth research on key sustainability practices within the region, giving a special focus on where the hotels in the region stand in relation to energy and water consumption. Highlighting on the fact that sustainability has confirmed to be an environmental, […]
The BULLEIT Bar at Kuredu; First-ever speakeasy bar in the Indian Ocean
Sensory experiences and the ambience are the spotlights when you walk into a bar to drink and chill. Those concealed speakers playing mood-setting music, the mesmeric lighting and yes, the perfectly placed crafts on walls and ceilings will definitely stimuli your experience. KUREDU BAR-SCENE – Mixed, Shaken & Stirred! For a memorable holiday, the dash […]
Michael Phelps XCEED swim goggles by Sea Gear
In this edition, we are going to review the Michael Phelps XCEED swim goggles. The record-breaking Olympian Michael Phelps and his long-term swim coach Bob Bowman have introduced a swim gear brand. How did this brand emerge? Being experts in training and competing at the highest levels of elite swimming for several years, Phelps and […]
Dusit Thani Maldives – ‘the town in heaven’
Originating from the ‘Land of Smiles’ a.k.a. Thailand, and spanning over 65 years in service, Dusit International speaks for itself. From its gracious Thai hospitality, coupled with little touches of Thai culture, Dusit International is harmonious in the name it has created for itself globally. Amongst its most well-known properties, Dusit Thani Maldives, that translates […]
Five ways to drive incremental revenue to your hotel
In last year’s article on hotel ancillary revenue, we shared insider tips on how to generate extra revenue at your hotel or resort. We explained, among other things, how to upsell and cross-sell your services and how to leverage underutilised areas to increase revenue. These main strategies will stay relevant during the coming years, but […]
Sales “steps” and “funnels” are so 1990s; Here’s what it takes for hotel sales success in 2019
While the hotel sales environment has completely transformed, hotel sales training models seem to be stuck in the 1990s. When I meet hotel leaders at industry conferences it seems most recognise the profound changes such as the emergence of third-party planners and the migration to online RFP tools (CVENT, CVB Platforms and social sites such […]
CRESTIAL: Style, performance and value
CRESTIAL® brand of faucets, showers and accessories, created in 2000, a Singapore brand with international appeal and German heritage, is poised to make a difference in the future of lifestyle, home décor and design, building and home supplies. CRESTIAL has a tradition of passion and love for performance and it all began with Peter Klaus […]
Yasir Sulaiman, Manager – Concierge, One&Only Reethi Rah
Serene One&Only Reethi Rah is recognised as a favourite hot-spot for the most prestigious class of world travellers. To give a memorable stay and a perfect experience for them to reminisce on return, One&Only’s Concierge team ensures they are taken well care of during their stay. Yasir Sulaiman, Manager – Concierge expresses his experiences, opinions […]
GM Forum Highlights: Presentation by Power Knot/Hospitality Depot
At this year’s Hotelier Maldives GM Forum, Iain Milnes, president of Power Knot, gave a presentation on why the proper disposal of waste food is essential for hotels and resorts that are committed to sustainable operations and a low carbon footprint. High-end tourist destinations, which are often located on or near-pristine ecological environments such as […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Challenges for Sustainable Tourism in the Maldives
With the rapid increase in international travel and the quick expansion of the global tourism industry, the sustainability of tourism development has become one of the most frequently discussed topics among industry experts and policymakers around the globe. And it was a contemporary topic at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2019, with an hour-long panel […]
Metalsigns – Bound to make an impact on your business
For the past 19 years, Metalsigns has been a familiar and trusted name, seizing the Maldivian market in signage, trophies and premium gifts. The company offers expertise through its comprehensive range of unique and innovative solutions to a broad customer base. We sat down with Yameen Adam, founder and the Managing Director of Metalsigns – […]
