TGS Hospitality set to launch mobile access for VingCard Essence lock systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the rapid advancement of technology guiding our habits and routines, mobile access is shaping up to be the next logical step in security control within the hospitality industry. ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, one of the top security solutions companies in the world, has answered this trend with the introduction of VingCard Essence. TGS Hospitality — […]
How to work with social influencers in the Maldives today
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not long ago, marketing and PR managers in the Maldives started receiving interesting inquiries from unknown writers that would identify themselves as ‘travel bloggers’ requesting to stay at these dreamlike island resorts in exchange of blog posts or ‘digital coverage’. Over time, the blogger phenomenon started to gain credibility and press & PR agencies would […]
Seara Sports Maldives introduces MyEquilibria by Seara Sports Systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MyEquilibria, hailed as ‘the world’s first outdoor fitness system based on instinctive body movements’, has its roots in the link between nature and human innovation. The products represent the evolution of outdoor fitness, characterised by a unique design, cutting-edge production technologies and a focus on eco-sustainability. The units provide a complete callisthenics exercise platform that […]
Change in order to win; the growth of the luxury market
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Editor’s Note: The following is a summary of the report; Rethinking Luxury, by Horwath HTL. All images courtesy of Horwath HTL. As the industry invests in more and more high-value tourism products with exclusive services and one-of-a-kind features in their properties, it is comforting to know that the luxury travel is, in fact, growing at […]
Exclusive: Shafa’s journey to Island Apothecary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The distinct waft of coconut is your first hint of its island origin. Mingled with bergamot and mint, the smell emanating from the small brown bottle evokes memories of the beach. Other bottles offer other aromas. Cinnamon and ginger, rose and ylang-ylang, bath salts and oils rich in citrus and peppermint. They all feel good […]
Embrace sales tech you have before investing in more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rather than continue the constant pursuit of the latest bells and whistles, hotel sales departments first should undertake a thorough assessment of their current technology and how it is being used. With any sales training for industry clients, I often conduct a pre-training sales process assessment to better customise the training experience. I get to […]
Why you should invest in digital media: paid vs. organic reach
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]That time of the year has come. Hoteliers in the Maldives and around the world are spending countless hours budgeting for the next financial year, making occupancy forecasts and elaborating strategies that would bring solid results in this very competitive environment. Digital marketers, however, as part of sales & marketing teams, find themselves struggling to […]
Exclusive: Chris Ely; his take on the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sitting in a buzzing coffee shop in the heart of Singapore’s central business district, an extra hot latte in hand, we met with Chris Ely, a former resort General Manager in the Maldives now working for JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group as a Senior Vice President in the Strategic Advisory and Asset Management team. He […]
GM Forum 2018 Highlights: ‘Tourism-related Taxation’ by Yusuf Shiraz, Deputy Director, Maldives Tax Academy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In his presentation themed on “Tourism-related Taxation’, Yusuf Shiraz, the Deputy Director of Maldives Tax Academy spoke in length about the tax registration process and gave an overview of the different taxes hotelier should take into account, and how to submit with tax returns. He also highlighted on ways Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) can […]
Hotel companies should refocus on traditional training
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the ever-competitive world of hotel branding, C-suite leaders continue to look for ways to differentiate their brands. Yet as soon as an innovative amenity, new loyal programme feature or web widget is launched, other brands catch up. In recent years, it seems the focus has turned back to personalisation of guest experiences as a […]
KOHLER: Winning over the luxury hotels of Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KOHLER is one of the reputed suppliers of Bathroom and Kitchen fixtures in the Maldives. They offer a range of high-end products designed with advanced technologies and efficient mechanics. Perhaps their reliability is as important as their design aesthetics in earning the trust of many luxury properties in the Maldives. Kohler products have been distributed […]
How to Reduce OTA Commissions with Your Direct Sales Strategy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Editor’s Note: The following article was first published on xotels.com. Reproduced here with the kind permission of the author. Here is the fact, Direct bookings have become a key objective for hotels large and small, and is one of the top recommendations at an efficient Revenue Management strategy. In an ultra-competitive sector, through moving room reservations away from […]
