Over 100 delegates and 40 Hospitality Brands Confirm attendance at the third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over a hundred delegates representing 40 hospitality brands have confirmed attendance at the upcoming Hotelier Maldives GM Forum. Scheduled to take place at Kurumba Maldives on 18th April 2018, the day long event will see the largest gathering of hoteliers and hospitality professionals congregate for a day of keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions on […]
Resort Review: Kandima Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was 4:30 am when we set out to Kandima Maldives, a resort located just a 30 minute plane ride away from Velana International Airport. The flight was as pleasant as it could be and my colleague and I were greeted with a bright smile by the GRO at Dhaalu Domestic Airport. After taking the […]
Average stay constant for February despite positive growth in tourist arrivals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives achieved a 19 percent hike in tourist arrivals in February while guest stay durations remained the same, according to figures gathered by the Ministry of Tourism. More than 144,286 guest arrivals were recorded for February, which is a growth of 19 percent over the same period last year. Statistics across occupancy also offered strong […]
The effect of crises on tourist arrivals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Natural disasters, political instability, global terrorism and pandemics affect tourism negatively. The impact may vary from country to country due to various reasons. Unlike the times when travel was for the adventurous who embarked on long arduous journeys to the unknown, today’s travelers travel in search of peace and relaxation. They make informed decisions on […]
Bahauddeen, Director of Rooms, Gili Lankanfushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bahauddeen, commonly called Bahau started his career in the hospitality sector 17 years ago when he joined Kuramathi right after completing his Diploma in Tourism Management, Hotel Operations at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies in Male’. He is currently the Director of Rooms at Gili Lankanfushi and before taking on his current position, […]
GM’s View: Owen Ealden, General Manager, Komandoo Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prior to accepting the offer to lead the passionate team at Komandoo, Owen acquired a wealth of experience in his role as Executive Chef at Kuredu Island Resort and was instrumental in both the pre-opening phase and the operation of Hurawalhi to date as Director of Food and Beverage. The success of Hurawalhi’s 5.8, the […]
Keynote speakers confirmed for GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ibrahim ‘Bandhu’ Saleem, a founding member of Cyprea Group and Chairman of Solarelle Insurance; and Daniel Welk, the Vice President Operations, Luxury and Lifestyle, Asia Pacific, of Hilton have been confirmed as keynote speakers of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018. The third edition of the GM Forum would be held on April 18 at […]
Allied Insurance becomes a Platinum sponsor of GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allied Insurance, one of the largest financial institutions and most prominent insurance brands in the country, has partnered with Perspective Pvt Ltd as a Platinum Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018. With over 33 years of experience in the insurance industry, the 100% Maldivian-owned Company aims to help its customers harness a healthy, […]
Hospitality & Retail Systems (HRS), Oracle Platinum Partner opens its office in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hospitality and Retails Systems (HRS), is an international company and market leader in IT for the hospitality and retail industries. HRS recently signed on as the platinum sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The GM Forum, organised by Perspective Pvt Ltd – the publisher of Hotelier Maldives magazine – is an annual gathering of […]
DOAV unveils Artificial Intelligence powered “Connected Homes”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DOAV, one of the leading tech solutions firms in the Maldives has launched their highly integrative and versatile home automation system – “Connected Home”. An all-inclusive smart system where all your appliances can be controlled with the push of a button. “Imagine a home that welcomes you the minute you step through the door. The […]
Strides towards sustainability at Anantara and Avani Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past decade, the global tourism industry has conformed to being significantly eco-conscious. The initiative has evolved over the years to hotels abandoning operational methods and various products that harm the environment and replacing them with eco-friendly solutions. With plastic being a massive contributor to the damage the environment sustains on a daily basis, […]
Mohamed (Sobé) Sobir, F&B Manager at Anantara Kihava Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Born to a middle-class family in Feydhoo, Addu City in the 1980s, Sobé lived with his mother and grandparents after his parents separated when he was just an infant. Shortly afterward, his mother started a new family and had 3 daughters who showered him with affection. The happiness was short lived as his mother […]
