Exploring Maldivian marine life without diving or snorkeling
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best Dives Maldives is offering resorts the possibility of providing a new kind of experience to their guests. The company’s first semi submarine, which is in the shape of a bright red fish with a huge smile on its face, was unveiled earlier this year and according Best Dives’ General Manager Eric van Melis, three […]
A Night of the Stars – World’s Most Brilliant Hotels Shine at Haute Grandeur Awards Gala
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Haute Grandeur Global Hotel AwardsTM crowned the finest hotels from around the world during a dazzling Awards Gala Ceremony hosted at the magnificent Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, on 20 October 2016. Glamour, opulence and acclamation define the annual Haute Grandeur Awards Gala Ceremony. This prestigious event is one of the most anticipated evenings […]
Maldives sees decreases across the 3 key performance metrics: STR
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Asia Pacific hotel performance for Q3 2016, September 2016 Hotels in the Asia Pacific region recorded mixed Q3 2016 results when reported in U.S. dollar constant currency, according to data from STR. Compared with Q3 2015, the Asia Pacific region reported a 1.9% increase in occupancy to 71.3%. However, average daily rate was down 1.9% to […]
Hotel Review: OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As advertised, the speedboat ride to Helegeli is short and scenic. We alight and walk straight into the airy reception on the jetty, open on all sides to a full view of the sun-kissed sea and the gleaming island across a walkway. The smiling general manager, Rein W M van Zandvoort, greets us cheerfully as […]
Hoteliers gear up for World Travel Market 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]168 representatives from 66 companies operating in Maldives is gearing up for the 2016 edition of the World Travel Market, set to open its doors in London, UK, from 7 – 9 November. A pre-meeting arranged by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Company for local participants was held this week, to provide detailed information […]
Furaveri – A portrait of a resort as a youngster
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re at Furaveri’s capacious reception after brief introductions to the General Manager Nicholas Mason and Marketing Executive Yvonne Gehrmann, who welcomed us at the jetty. The building is somewhat austere; its interior harks back to the Maldivian past. Chandeliers with glass lamps, the sort you might still find on some islands, hang above us. We’re […]
Engaging the Millennial Generation: Opportunities and Challenges
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Millennial Generation, also known as ‘Generation Y’, consists of individuals born between 1982 and 2000, who continue to enter the global workplace with mind and skillsets which differ from those of the other workforce generations, inadvertently posing Human Resource opportunities and challenges for employers world-wide. By 2025, the Millennial Human Resource component will comprise […]
Choosing the right amenities for your hotel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether it’s bottled water, toiletries or Wi-Fi, hotel guests nowadays are accustomed to receiving amenities. While guests get to use these amenities for free, the cost of providing these is something every hotel has to take into account. Additionally, hotel owners and managers also have the task of selecting the amenities that bring the best […]
Copier Plus – Revolutionising the printing industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Copier Plus Pvt Ltd has recently introduced the latest printing technology by Brothers Brand, the L6000 range of printers to the Maldives. Designed in Japan, this latest product of Brother Brand include a mono laser printer (HL-L6400DW), a 4-in-1 multi-function centre (MFC-L6900DW). Managing Director at Copier Plus describes the new product as ‘the unparalleled solution […]
The GM’s View – Mark Hehir, Amilla Fushi and Finolhu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mark Hehir is the General Manager of the Amilla Fushi and Finolhu in Baa Atoll. He is also the CEO, Partner and Curator at the Small Maldives Island Co, the company that manages the two Baa Atoll properties. He comes from a culinary background and his first managerial position was with Huvafen Fushi in 2005. […]
The revolutionary Torqeedo Electric Outbound Engine now in the Maldives
Torqeedo Electric Outboard engine is the leading water-based, electro mobile motors, founded in 2005.
How hoteliers succeed by being more ‘guest-centric’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With several new hotels and resorts springing up every year, hoteliers are looking for new ways to cater to the diverse groups of travellers while staying ‘unique’. As the internet and social media play a major role in influencing travellers’ choices, hotel marketers need to focus their efforts on coming up with new strategies to […]
