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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not long ago, social media was still considered a game by many hoteliers and only a handful of companies were fast enough at embracing this new way of sharing information, engaging with the audience and potentially grow your customers base. The truth is that, over the last few years, hoteliers haven’t changed much; the audience […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives speaks with Vakkaru Maldives’ Purchasing Manager Ali Shareef about his take on the industry and his idea of an ideal supplier. Hotelier Maldives: How long have you been in purchasing? Ali Shareef: I’ve been working in purchasing since 2007, and I joined the team at Vakkaru Maldives in August 2017. HM: What do […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a time of proliferating brands and increasing resort openings in the Maldives, Nika Island Resort and Spa, one of the first properties to open in Ari Atoll, is looking at reviving the associations of a ‘Maldives that used to be’. Instead of competing on the more currently fashionable trends of more and more exotic F&B […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Back in the 70’s with the introduction of the first marine engines in the Maldives, the industry was taken over by this revolutionary technology, making way for a more efficient mode of transport. Within the past three decades, the traditional sail boats along with the art of sailing and sail making have almost become another […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Calorie Counter is a health and fitness restaurant based in Malé. The international franchise’s Malé outlet was opened when General Manager, Infaz Faiz saw a market for healthier dining options amongst the more health conscious youth of today. “Healthy food does not have to be lesser in taste,” said Infaz. “We source the freshest meat […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives speaks with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives’ Director of Purchasing Chorinchath Sasikumar to get his take on the industry. Hotelier Maldives: How long have you been in purchasing? Chorinchath Sasikumar: I’ve been in purchasing for 20 years HM: What do you look for in a product? CS: I look for a combination of all. […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The countdown is on for a state-of-the-art authentic Italian Restaurant. “Taste of Italy” is a brand owned by Bison Travel Maldives, in association with International Chef Giovanni De Ambrosis. The restaurant is set to open in mid-August at M. Bageechaa, Keneree Magu in the heart of Malé City. The restaurant is curated and managed by […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since their debut in the 1990s, OTAs have become a significant force in hotel distribution and marketing with indelible effects on the hotel industry.  It is no surprise that with such rapid innovation and technological advancement, online booking is growing by 13% per annum. According to the European Travel Technology Services Association (ETTSA) online accommodation […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the launch of the ‘Buyer’s Guide’ segment, featuring industry news, supplier and buyer’s opinions and latest product news, Hotelier Maldives speaks with SIMDI Resu for the Product Guide section. Have you introduced any new product range? Yes, illy instant coffee and illy Cold Brew. What makes your products stand out from the rest of the competition? […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives speaks with Adaaran Resorts Maldives’ Assistant Vice President -Administration and Head of Purchasing, Mohamed Mahdy to get his take on purchasing. How long have you been in purchasing? I’ve been working for Adaaran Resorts Maldives for the past 24 years, of which, for 13 years I have acted as Head of Purchasing. What […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sea, sand, and sun. The recipe for instant Instagram-success has now become redundant and many community managers in the Maldives are raising the bar of their social media game by integrating latest trends to their social media strategies. So how can you avoid digital ‘sameness’ and develop content that would inspire travellers and turn them […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Located in Shaviyani Atoll, a 50-minute flight from Velana International Airport, the new Fairmont is just far enough to host you in a place of serenity, peace and harmony with nature. As you approach Sirru Fen Fushi on the seaplane, something about the island catches your eye, and it’s not the lush tropical greenery, vast […]