Here today, gone tomorrow: the world of travel as a fast-paced, ruthless ecosystem
The world of travel is an ever-changing ecosystem whose components must be fit for survival or face extinction. Today’s traveller is different from her ancestor of twenty years ago; though motivations remain largely the same, her modus operandi and her expectations have changed significantly. This owes greatly to the shifting technological landscape; what was once […]
Trending RED: All your favourite news in one app
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you a pantamoth; one with the need to know everything that goes around? In this Information Age, we are constantly bombarded with way too much information. Filtering out what we need to know, and want to know, can be something of a hassle. If you’re one of those ‘busy’ people, who have multiple news […]
The hidden value in ethically produced wines
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wine produced under a minimal intervention mantra is continually rising. But what exactly are the categories of wines you should be looking out for and what do they mean? Well, each certified category has its core principles, even if there is a fair amount of overlap. This is a deep subject. However, in a nutshell […]
Improving your hotel recruitment in remote destinations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hiring qualified candidates to work in remote resorts can be challenging. For starters, it’s likely that the entire recruitment process will take place via phone or Skype, and you will not even meet a new hire until he or she shows up to work. But even before the interviews, your hotel must reach the right […]
Hotel Review: Royal Island Resort and Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was a tangerine morning and the salty mist sprayed into the air as I arrived at Royal Island Resort & Spa in Baa Atoll. The sun illuminated the clouds that were acting like nature’s own lamp shades. The crystal waves were crashing against the sandy beaches and with the refraction of the sunlight, it […]
Prominent hotel industry professionals meet at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leading hotel industry professionals have come together to discuss various issues pertinent to hotel operations in the Maldives at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. The second edition of the annual gathering, organized by Hotelier Maldives, was held at Hulhulé Island Hotel (HIH) on April 19. The forum, with its focus on knowledge sharing and adopting […]
Allied Insurance – 32 years of “keeping you covered”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allied Insurance – one of the largest financial institutions and most prominent insurance brands in the country – is marking its 32nd anniversary year. The company was formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Commercial Union Assurance Company, UK and State Trading Organization (STO). Two years later, STO bought back shares of Commercial Union […]
Lintel: The standard for a quality and beautiful life
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Established in 1989, Lintel Investments and Management Services Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly Maldivian owned company registered and operating in the Maldives as one of the country’s leading distributors of luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle electronics brands. Its first store opened in November 1990 under the brand name of ‘Le Cute’. Le Cute as the […]
Chinese tourists spent 12% more in travelling abroad in 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2016 results on expenditure from major outbound markets reflect increasing demand for international tourism across the world, as reported in the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With a 12% increase in spending, China continued to lead international outbound tourism, followed by the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and France as top five spenders. “The […]
5 Key Tips for running a successful hotel in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is one of the most unique destinations in the world with its blue skies, clear waters and stunning marine life. Similarly, operating in the Maldives is also a unique undertaking with properties commanding some of the highest Average Daily Rates (ADRs) in the world, self-sustained communities on one island and historically, a wholesale-driven […]
Best Dives’ SEMI-SUBMARINE a big hit
Best Dives Pvt. Ltd., the company that unveiled one of the country’s first semi-submarines at Jumeirah Vittaveli last year, reports their semi-sub excursion is a roaring success. The semi-sub, which accommodates fourteen people, makes four daily trips at Jumeirah Vittaveli due to immense popularity. “It’s an absolute hit with guests, especially children,” says Trevor Bowden, […]
CBM – Bringing you the latest in innovative banking
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dilan Rajapakse has an impressive background of over twenty-seven years of experience in Banking. He moved to the Commercial Bank of Maldives from his previous position as the Chief Operating Officer at the Bangladesh Operations of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC where he successfully managed the operations. “From this vantage, I see Maldives as a […]
