Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies: 30 years of training hospitality professionals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) is celebrating 30 years of service this year. Throughout the years, FHTS–now a wing of Maldives National University (MNU)–has overcome numerous challenges and today stands tall as the leading training facility for hospitality professionals in the country. The facility was established in 1987, to address the growing […]
Four Seasons Marine Savers: at the heart of marine conservation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives environment is made up of a delicate and complex series of unique ecosystems. Rich in biodiversity, it is host to amazing coral reef system, linking the smallest and largest of marine life, this beautiful archipelago faces many challenges in the preservation of its marine environment. The Four Seasons Marine Savers, an initiative founded […]
Mega infrastructure in the Maldives – Broadening the horizons and the gateway to paradise
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is known for its crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches, establishing itself as one of the leading holiday destinations in the world with the highest concentrations of luxury resorts in the world. There has been healthy growth in visitor arrivals in the Maldives. YTD May 2017, visitor arrivals have increased by 5.8% year-on-year, supported […]
Tourism indicators: 2017 1st Quarter Review
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even though the year 2017 began with a promising performance of 15.6% growth in tourist arrivals in the month on January, the quarter averaged to a modest growth rate of 4.3% compared to the first quarter of 2016 with an arrival total of 359,053 tourists registered at the end of March. This is mainly due […]
Channelling the butterfly at Kokaa Spa, Kanuhura Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Re-opened in December 2016 after an extensive US$42 m renovation, Kanuhura Maldives is serving its very own slice of laid-back luxury with a twist of bohemian spirit. Introducing guests to the gypset (gipsy meets jet-set) lifestyle, the vibe of Kanuhura is created for the free spirited, wild hearted soul looking for an island escape where […]
Hotelier Maldives, IDeaS announce the second edition of Revenue Management Concept Workshop
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives – the only dedicated magazine for hospitality professionals in the country has announced the second edition of its Revenue Management Concept Workshop. The event, organised by Hotelier Maldives and IDeaS, in association with Champa Central Hotel, will be held on December 4 and 5, 2017, at Champa Central Hotel, Malé. “Registrations for the […]
Sonee Hardware unveils new Kärcher Store
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sonee Hardware has unveiled the Kärcher Store – an outlet dedicated to Kärcher products. Kärcher is a Germany-based company dealing in world-class cleaning equipment and is today the global market leader in cleaning technology. The Sonee Hardware Kärcher Store is located on the first floor of Sonee Hardware Professional, in Majeedhee Magu. It was officially […]
Industry Expert: Are you giving your guests enough RevPAH?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As I often say in my hospitality workshops, we in the hotel industry are in a unique business of selling space and time, so we had better be REALLY good at the intangibles. Although we charge them for rooms, the guests are buying an overall experience that is made up mostly of human interactions. With […]
Under the Southern Cross: Observations on Addu Atoll’s development and future
The southernmost atoll of the Maldives, Addu Atoll, is steeped in history and culture, home to remnants of the British colonial endeavour, a unique dialect and some of the country’s most esteemed scholars and businessmen. Now more commonly referred to as Addu City, it’s the country’s largest population centre after Malé. The inhabitants of Addu […]
What makes Maldives the best wedding destination?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What makes a great wedding day? Is it great food, drinks, music and the right guests? Yes, yes and yes. But there is something much more important to make your wedding day more memorable. It’s the location that counts most when it comes to planning the big day. Of course, everyone wants their big day […]
Soneva Jani: The continuation of an intelligent luxury experience
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The story of Soneva is a love story. It was their love for the environment that led Sonu and Eva Shivdasani to create a collection of luxury resorts that surpassed imagination by sharing a truly authentic sustainable way of life. The respect is real. The concept is inspiring. The islands have individual personalities. Yet, each […]
Adaaran Resorts; upholding their responsibility to protect the island nation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives islands, one of the leading travel destinations in the world, is also one of the most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. This archipelago of around 1,190 islands, is also at the forefront of climate action, especially tourism sector stakeholders, where each and every tourist establishment follows sound policies on the […]
