Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives: A surfer’s paradise, and so much more…

Located on the islet of Kanuoiy Huraa in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is, simply put, a surfer’s paradise. The four-star property has a perfect left break peeling along the fringe reef and into the deep channel. Surfing guests are in for a delight with exclusive access to the Pasta Point – one of […]

Keiretsu: Road to 2025

As the world traverses on an unstoppable voyage into the digital era of tomorrow, Keiretsu is at the vanguard of the charge into the days of the future. Innovation, intelligence and futuristic views led by a team of visionaries have turned the company into the leading team that is focused on empowering change. 2025 is […]

The stereotyping of millennials has gone too far

Seems like just about every conference I speak at lately has another speaker addressing some topic related to “those Millennials.” Likewise, seems like at least once a week every lodging publication I read has an article about the challenges of marketing to or the managing of millennials. I certainly understand that this is an entertaining […]

LITOKOL: Hi-performance building products

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 […]

You & Me: An intimate haven by Cocoon Maldives

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 […]

VITO Oil Filtration Systems: Simplified cleaning, convenience and safety

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. […]

Magnificent managers mentor to the max

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 […]

Mona Sedghi, Cluster PR and Communications Manager, LUX* South Ari Atoll and LUX* North Malé

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 […]

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives reach 320,000 within two months

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 […]

Beyond Menus: Distinctive accessories, and far, far beyond menus…

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 […]

Five common mistakes in hotel revenue management

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: The ultimate solution for your solids handling problems

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 […]

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