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LITOKOL K18 / CEMENTKOL K22 Normal cementitious adhesive for the laying of ceramic tiles indoors on floors and walls and outdoors on floors. LITOFLEX K80 EXPORT Enhanced cementitious adhesive with no vertical slip and with extended open time for the laying of ceramic tiles indoors and outdoors on flooring and walls. Suitable for overlaying and […]

Located in a secluded corner in Raa Atoll, You & Me by Cocoon opened up their beautiful resort to guests earlier this year. With the right mix of island chic meets rustic, You & Me exclusively caters to adults and offers an intimate experience. It took just 45 minutes by seaplane to arrive directly at […]

Made from stainless steel, VITO Oil Filtration Systems take just five minutes for filtration after a clean start. Just put VITO in the fryer at service temperature. Push the button and voila! You’re done! The high-quality stainless steel design means that VITO’s system is also dishwasher safe and disassembles to fit easily in any dishwasher. […]

If your hotel is looking to improve guest service satisfaction, one of the first steps midlevel managers should do is evaluate how they’re mentoring or developing front-line staff. Nearly every week I head out on the road delivering hotel sales and guest service training that focuses on all departments. Although my programme topics are mostly […]

After almost a decade of working in the entertainment industry, Mona Sedghi knew that the time was right when she made a sudden turn in her career and entered into the hospitality industry. She eventually got the jump on things when LUX* Resorts & Hotels gave her the opportunity to follow her dreams. As the […]

A notable 16.8 per cent increase in arrivals saw Maldives reach the 320,000 tourist arrivals milestone within just two months of 2019. Tourist arrivals to the Maldives by the end of February stood at 320,135 according to the most recent statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism. Other notable developments for the country saw a […]

PT Bali Boxes was founded by Tabetha Rose in 1986, the company started as a decorative box maker in Bali, Indonesia. After being introduced to the hospitality industry, they rebranded themselves as Beyond Menus. Subsequently, in 2013, they acquired Beyond Hospitality Essentials which further expanded their design range. The company specialises in designing accessories that […]

I have been in this hotel revenue management game for more than two decades now. And after all these years it still gets me anxious when I see hotels not performing at their full potential. So I have put together a list of five common mistakes made in revenue management in hotels, resorts and hostels. Unfortunately, making […]

TOYO Pumps is a product invented by a Japanese company way back in 1964 and was introduced to South Asia in 1983. It was only in 2014, that TOYO came to the Maldives with the intention of making their products available for customers at a reasonable price. Today, TOYO pumps are the leading supplier of […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was an early morning flight from Velana International Airport to Hanimaadhoo Airport, in the northern Haa Dhaalu Atoll; the perfect time for picturesque scenery, with the sun’s bright rays leaving the ocean below glistening in a golden aura. Hanimaadhoo, home of The Barefoot Eco Hotel—a four-star escape tucked away around lush vegetation, long stretch […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Born in a land of culinary delights, Ravifruit is a highly sought after brand which has been providing delightful frozen fruits and fruit purees since 1981. Based in France, Ravifruit caters a wide range of fruit flavours for clients from all over the world. In countries across the globe, especially in Europe, Ravifruit is considered […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hard work and a desire to succeed to reach the top are some of the most important qualities to flourish in any field we embark. Hospitality and Tourism industry is no exception, and especially in a challenging environment such as the Maldives, examples of such dedication is very seldom to find. Hassan Shihab, at the […]