RTC Tennis: Bringing tennis to non-tennis destinations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Based in Barcelona, RTC Tennis is a company that has been operating in the market for more than five years, providing resorts worldwide with a focused tennis service. Having created a unique recreational tennis programme based on continued education in order to get more guests on the court, the company is leading the way in […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives: Your private sanctuary with breathtaking views
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the speedboat neared through the crystal clear waters of Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, I couldn’t help but notice the warm welcome party waiting for me at the pier. Smiling staff in aquamarine and white uniforms, ready to whisk me off on the seemingly wonderful journey of the resort’s very own philosophy of “loving hospitality” […]
Sunland Journeys: Your “Passage to the World”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It started off as a one-man operation in 1985 as Sunland Travel, handling inbound traffic to the Maldives, but soon became one of the few professional local tour operators in the Maldives. 20 years ago, Sunland Travel embarked on a remarkable journey with Singapore Airlines—one of the most respected travel brands in the world—and today […]
Preserving works of nature with new protected areas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Picture perfect Maldives at its best can be seen by visiting some of the protected areas dotted across the country. Rising steadily throughout the years, the number of protected areas in the Maldives and their beauty has become a source of pride for Maldivians. The Maldivian government announced in December that it was declaring three […]
How to get millennials to book your hotel: The five-step plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So by now, we should all know that millennials represent the largest consumer demographic group in the world today. And more importantly for the hotel sector, they love to travel. For these reasons, it is critical to the success of your hotel management strategy to appeal to the millennial market. This consumer group is made up of […]
Evinrude Outboard Motors: Cutting-edge engines over commonplace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Born and bred in the United States, Evinrude is a company that specialises in outboards with cutting-edge technology. More powerful and long-lasting, Evinrude outboards have brought about a new era in the industry. Evinrude utilises the latest technology in order to produce the outboard engines of tomorrow. Famed for the thrilling performance, intelligent designs and […]
Young Hotelier: Mohamed Shaan, Security Manager, JOALI Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re excited to introduce a new segment – ‘Young Hotelier’, seeking out passionate and dedicated young hoteliers who are making waves in the industry. For the first profile in this segment, we’re putting the spotlight on Mohamed Shaan, the young and enthusiastic Security Manager at JOALI Maldives. A dedicated soldier who served his country in the Maldives […]
Plankton Engineering: Reliable long term engineering solutions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Plankton Engineering is a subsidiary company with deep roots and ancestry in the engineering industry that has gone on to become one of the most admired and esteemed names in the field of electromechanical engineering in the Maldives. Mainly specializing in works related to power plants, including the supply and installation of synchronizing panel boards, […]
Maldives hotel performance flattens in 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recent performance developments in Maldives should provide further evidence that data benchmarking is essential to your property’s or portfolio’s success. In this constantly-evolving business sector, data and analysis from STR provide the marketplace insights that will allow you to make informed decisions and maximize your daily business and market share. During STR’s last Maldives market […]
Keiretsu will be Technology Partner for GM Forum 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldivian company leading the wave of technology in the hotel industry, Keiretsu will be the Technology Partner of the upcoming GM Forum 2019. Keiretsu and its brands form one of the largest integrated portfolios in the Maldives. As one combined company, Keiretsu has the best-in-class technologies and service capabilities across systems integration, guest room […]
Suppliers You Should Know: Ideal Boat Builders
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For this Suppliers You Should Know, Boat builder’s edition, we’re shining the spotlight on Ideal Boat Builders. Ideal Boat Builders (IBB) is a company specializing in boat building and providing modern vessels with the highest satisfactory service to the clients. Have you introduced any new product range? If yes, what are they? We have introduced a […]
Why these resort brands are winning the digital marketing game in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TripAdvisor might still keep most of the resorts in the Maldives under the spell of unbiased traveller’s reviews, but if there was an award of Best Social Media for the island resorts, the list could very possibly have a different outlook. It’s no mystery that today’s travellers are constantly connected and often choose their next […]