Kudadoo Maldives Private Island to debut this year with 15 premium indulgence residences
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coming to Lhaviyani Atoll this year, a new adult’s only resort will bring next level exclusivity to the Maldives. Kudadoo Maldives Private Island will claim its own three-hectare island, offering just 15 overwater villas for more privacy and personalised experiences than even the island nation’s most coveted resorts. Each of Kudadoo’s 13 Ocean Residences of […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Renovations; the importance of reinvesting in properties
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The panel on “Renovations; the importance of reinvesting in properties” at the GM Forum 2017 saw an extensive talk on overcoming challenges faced during the renovation, and how to plan, finance and successfully implement renovation and redesign projects. It was featured discussions on the importance of change and renovation, especially as a means to meet […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Thoriq Ibrahim, Environment Minister
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Speaking at the GM Forum 2017, environment minister Thoriq Ibrahim renewed calls for support by tourist resorts to the ‘Maldives as a Biosphere Reserve’ pledge. Sustainable tourism is of paramount importance to the conservation of the Maldives’ unique environment, as the Biosphere Reserve pledge resonates with the sustainable development agenda of the country. We’re looking […]
Hospitality & Retail Systems (HRS) signs as a Platinum Sponsor of GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”17623″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Hospitality and Retails Systems (HRS) has signed as the Platinum Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018. HRS is an international company and market leader in IT for the hospitality and retail industries and the largest Oracle Hospitality Platinum partner worldwide. With a regional head office in Singapore, HRS covers 39 countries and […]
Amour Asia Pacific 2018 to boost Maldives’ reputation as world-class honeymoon destination
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives, well-known for luxury and romance, is considered a prominent destination for newly-wed arrivals. A honeymoon being the ‘extra special trip of a lifetime’ combined with ‘high couple expectations’ are factors in getting travellers to visit the Maldives over any destination. The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC), has exhibited in Amour Asia Pacific […]
The Soneva Philosophy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a little over two decades of operation in the Maldives, and having branched out into all the corners of the world, Soneva is a name that is now synonymous with ultraluxury travel. Having created the brand in 1995, the core roots of its operation has stayed steadfast in evolving to cater to the concept […]
Measuring and incentivizing front desk and reservations upselling
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Increasingly, hoteliers recognise upselling training as an opportunity to generate additional revenue, yet it is also essential to properly measure the results and incentivize success. Most only measure “incidents” of upselling at registration. Similarly, most incentivize a percentage of the “per stay” revenue per incident. As a result, colleagues generally focus exclusively on scoring a […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Jasper Palmqvist, Area Director, Asia Pacific – STR Global
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A presentation on an analysis of demand, supply and performance in the Maldives and comparable destinations was delivered at the GM Forum 2017 by Jasper Palmqvist, the Area Director Asia Pacific for STR Global. His analysis showed that length of stay has levelled out in the Maldives, as has rates while RevPAR is back at […]
The art of being an invisible attendant: Butler training in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Above all else, the Maldives is known as the quintessential holiday destination. The name itself incites images of pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons and luxurious resorts. What makes these resorts so tempting for guests is not just their aesthetic appeal but also the sense of being indulged and pampered, a well-deserved get away from their routine […]
Industry performance: Supply, demand and external factors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As of the end of November 2017, arrivals are up by 6.8% with Europe registering the largest increase compared to the previous year. European arrivals increased by 11.3% year-on-year. Looking at specific regions in Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, which includes Russia, registered a growth of 23.4%. Russia is the biggest contributor to this growth […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Panel on Employment Law
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]GM Forum 2017 saw a number of expert-led panels discussing an array of vital issues related to the tourism industry. One of the panels saw extensive discussions on issues that derive from the Employment Law, and ways to overcome these challenges. They also discussed the most feasible ways to comply with new amendments to the […]
Registration opens for GM Forum 2018
Registration for the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018 is now open as Perspective Pvt Ltd—the publisher of Hotelier Maldives—prepares for the event to be held at Kurumba Maldives on April 18, 2018. The GM Forum, an annual gathering of general managers and hospitality industry stakeholders, consists of keynote speeches from industry leaders and interactive panel […]
