How the latest algorithm update is affecting your ROE
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We bid farewell to organic reach a long time, however, our social media channels are still somehow alive and driving traffic to our content. What exactly happened to after the latest algorithm update? Here is the good, the bad and the ugly truth. January 2018. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that content-rich of ‘meaningful interactions’ […]
Fourth edition of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum scheduled for April 3, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The fourth edition of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is scheduled to take place on April 3, 2019, at Bandos Maldives, one of the first resorts to open in the country, and located 15 minutes from Velana International Airport by speedboat. As in previous years, the next GM Forum will look at significant trends and […]
The spas of the future
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spas started becoming a vital part of hotel offerings in the mid-90s, and some 20 years ago, there were only a few spas. Over the years, the travel market has seen immense development, but the spa industry has been a bit stagnant when it comes to change. Similar to elsewhere, the market in the Maldives […]
Why Asia leads the race in smart hotel technology
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Robot butlers, keyless entry and virtual reality-enhanced room bookings: Hotel guests are increasingly being greeted by these once futuristic tech features around the world. But hotels in Asia have been upping the ante, with a younger hospitality industry – and many guests in their 20s and 30s – quickly taking to new innovations. In Japan, […]
Four Seasons Maldives Private Island Voavah: the world’s first exclusive-use UNESCO hideaway
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Opened in December 2016, the first exclusive-use private island managed by Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, the Private Island at Voavah is a five-acre playground in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering natural wilderness flanked by white beaches and crystal clear water. Voavah’s seven bedrooms are located across three living spaces: a three-bedroom Beach […]
The story of Chef Giovanni De Ambrosis; the talent behind Taste of Italy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Taste of Italy, a state-of-the-art authentic Italian Restaurant is undergoing its final preparations for opening in Malé City. On this issue, Hotelier Maldives introduces the incredible talent behind this restaurant, Chef Giovanni De Ambrosis. Taste of Italy is curated by Chef Giovanni, a man in love with taste and rich traditions of Italian cuisine. An […]
The feed, the stories and IGTV – all the video content you should be making right now
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s no longer a mystery, video content rules today’ social media platforms like never before and hotels & resorts in Maldives have finally embraced the fact. So what’s next? Video content today is used as marketing tool by 81% of worldwide businesses, counting on an average of 1.5hr of videos watched (per user) on a […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru: A pristine & exotic wilderness refuge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is a sophisticated tropical resort that leads the way in sustainable luxury living. Manta ray research programmes and turtle conservation thrive alongside an authentic Ayurvedic retreat and high levels of service on this stunning tropical island in the Maldives. Soon after I […]
Train your front desk colleagues to be ‘memory makers’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The front desk colleagues at your hotel are creating first impressions that set the tone for the entire guest’s stay every shift, every day. Whereas in the past, first impressions were made by a voice reservations agent or during a phone call to inquire about directions or hotel amenities, most guests find these needs met […]
Afrah Mohamed, Assistant Recreations Manager, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives speaks with Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru’s Assistant Recreation Manager – Afrah Mohamed who started off as an apprentice in the Four Seasons Resort Maldives Apprenticeship Programme. The programme is a vocational training scheme for young and dynamic Maldivians looking to enter the hospitality industry. Since its inception in 2001, the year-long programme has equipped […]
Proof in numbers: the Maldives hotel market is back on the rise
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re a hotel operator, having a thorough understanding of your property’s occupancy and revenue performance is fundamental to your business’ success. A wealth of information can be gained from examining how your hotel’s key performance indicators trend over time, especially when this is done in tangent with competitive benchmarking against your rival hotels. By […]
If it’s related to marine transport, Al Shaali Marine has it all!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Al Shaali Marine Maldives, one of the largest boat builders in the country, has geared up to launch the AS47 Passenger Launch, an all-new passenger vessel designed for luxury and comfort. The new speedboat is a 47-foot vessel dedicated to the resort market and local transport sector. The new vessel has a capacity of 50 […]
