Cocoon Maldives; A warm embrace of nature and nurture
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You arrive in the sunny archipelago of Maldives, walk down a pier of sun-kissed wood and down a white sandy beach under the shade of palm trees lightly swaying in the wind. Moments later you’re led to your Villa, seemingly just a thatch-roofed white building almost disappearing into the environment of white sand and palm […]
Spa Review: Transporting you into a ‘Duniye’ of your own making at the Duniye Spa in Hurawalhi Island Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dhuniye’ in Dhivehi refers to the world or universe we live in or is used as the colloquial description of a particular world, originating from the Arabic word ‘Dunya’ of the same meaning. The name itself is a tall order for any abode, especially for a spa. The Duniye Spa at Hurawalhi Island Resort beckons […]
Ramadan 2017: Best Iftar menus in town – Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The holy month of Ramadan is a festive period for Muslims across the globe, especially at sundown when families and friends come together to end a day of fasting. It is the time for a feast of celebration, and a must-do is to break the fast at a café or restaurant, where special iftar menus […]
Hotelier Maldives to launch hospitality industry awards, magazine to be a monthly edition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since launching in 2014, Hotelier Maldives has established itself as the leading publication for hospitality executives in the Maldives. As the only circulation-audited media in the country, the magazine reaches a comprehensive and loyal audience on a bi-monthly basis. Readership of Hotelier Maldives consists of key decision makers including senior and middle management hospitality executives, […]
What the Data Says; Thomas Stoeckle in Conversation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thomas Stoeckle leads strategic business development at LexisNexis Business Insight Solutions (BIS). A marketing communications researcher and business leader with more than 25 years’ experience, he believes passionately in story-telling through robust data evidence and compelling visualisation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”14241″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Originally from Germany, Thomas has been living in London for 17 years, working […]
Singapore Airlines; with a proud history and bright future, a great way to fly!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It started on May 1, 1947, with Malaysian Airways Limited’s maiden flight taking off from Singapore’s Kallang Airport. 25 years later the company separated into two entities; one named Singapore Airlines, which became a trendsetter in the world of aviation. In May, Singapore Airlines marked 70 years of continued innovation and service; and if judged […]
Ramadan 2017: Best Iftar menus in town – Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The holy month of Ramadan is a period of prayer and fasting for Muslims all over the world. In the Maldives, most cafés and restaurants, except for a few open for expatriates and tourists, are closed during the day as Muslims abstain from both food and drinks until sundown. Sunset every day is a time […]
Three ways hotels use market intelligence to drive direct bookings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the key areas of focus in revenue management is the different ways hotels can consistently and strategically increase their direct bookings. While the great debate on the very best methods to achieve this continues, there remains no shortage of personalization strategies that hotels can use effectively to attract their ideal guests. Travel intent […]
Hotelier Maldives Supplier Directory to be launched later this year
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Perspective Pvt Ltd, the publisher of Hotelier Maldives magazine and organizer of the annual General Managers’ Forum will be launching a hotel supplier directory in November this year. The Supplier Directory will include a comprehensive listing of hotel suppliers categorised according to type of product and service. While the general listing will be free of […]
WELL Intelligence – Insightful fast track to what’s relevant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Earlier this year WELL Intelligence Limited, a newly created company, launched the inaugural edition of the Hospitality ∩ Wellbeing Barometer. The Barometer provides an insightful fast track to what is relevant and what matters in our business landscape. It is an industry journal that is distributed online, published five times per year and available as […]
Wellness; the uber trend in hospitality?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rewind back a couple of years and for most holiday-makers, the concept of wellness rarely went beyond spas. From carefully curated massages and scrubs offered in luxurious facilities, to the occasional yoga session in the morning, the definition of wellness remained very confined and vague. But today, the scene has shifted to more travelers looking […]
Tourism Indicators: The 2017 Outlook
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Overview As global travel continuously grows in spite of the various challenges, UNWTO predicts a 3 to 4% growth in international tourist arrival for the year 2017 according to the survey of UNWTO Panel of Experts. Meanwhile, the year began with promising figures for the Maldives tourism industry as the month of January recorded a […]
