7 must-read books for hospitality professionals

We’ve compiled a selection of books that can inspire and entertain those in the hospitality business no matter the stage they are at. Our list below includes inspirational stories from renowned hoteliers, secrets of customer satisfaction, new marketing perspectives, and ways of dealing with the new-age tech savvy traveler.

Hotel Review: Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Maldives Resort

The first resort in Raa Atoll is a title that Adaaran Meedhupparu holds comfortably; it has withstood the test of time to a certain degree, having been in business for over a decade.

An analysis of demand and supply in the Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visitor arrivals and major indicators Maldives has been maintaining its position as one of the most attractive holiday destinations in 2016 with an average arrival growth rate of 1.7% for inbound international tourists in the first half of the year 2016. The year began with a strong performance with a growth rate of 11.7% on […]

Motions of the Ocean – Xander Parish and The Mariinsky Ballet Company perform at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi

Xander Parish and the Mariinsky Theater performers bring ballet to the Maldives, at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi

André’s Octaphilosophy at Kurumba Maldives resort

Chef André Chiang, whose eponymous restaurant is among the top 50 in the world, visits Kurumba Maldives resort as part of his globetrotting culinary tour.

Tech Review: Essential Business-Class computing

OptiPlex 3040 simplifies business computing with best-in-class security and manageability, and smaller energy-efficient designs.

MWSC Utility Solutions: Reaching New Heights

MWSC is a pioneer company engaged in designing, developing, operating, managing and maintaining the public water supply and wastewater disposal systems in the Maldives.

Tourism Sector Overview: Q1-2016 Maldives & Asia Pacific

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the statistics by the Ministry of Tourism Maldives, the year 2016 began with promising performance as international tourist arrivals totaled 344,166 at the end of quarter one. This is an increase of 4.3% compared to the arrivals in the 1st quarter 2015. However, the rest of the key indicators depicted a decreasing trend […]

Molton Brown: Welcome to the world of luxurious fragrance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From their first store in London’s upmarket Mayfair to luxurious destinations across the globe, Molton Brown blend unique and exotic bath, body and home fragrances.  Since 1973 Molton Brown have been famed for their innovative and memorable scents and are the creators of Britain’s first luxury fine liquid hand wash. They are also a proud […]

Hotel Review: Sun Aqua Vilu Reef

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We arrived at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef early morning. My first glance at the resort took my breath away. That is, my view from the seaplane. The resort is located in Dhaalu atoll, and I had dozed off for the 45 minute journey to be woken up by my colleague and friend who was travelling […]

Guest Delight International (GDI) – Measuring Luxury

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Does your property deliver on its brand promises? Do your employees engage with guests to deliver a truly sublime experience? Do you know if your hotel or resort delivers those experiences that you aspire to your guests at every moment in their journey? This is where Guest Delight International (GDI) can step in and help […]

Future Forward: Designing the ‘Hospitable’ Experience

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The need to design the “Hospitable” experience: The prominence of art has been a long standing romance between design and the hospitality industry, the objective is to make the entire hotel acquisitions inspire the guests or more importantly give personality to an otherwise innate building through brand aesthetics and defining elements. A brand has to […]

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