10 Effective Cost-Saving Strategies for Hotels
Inflation, labour issues, and rising cost to meet the needs of an increasingly tech-savvy and sophisticated guest journey. Is there anything more pressing on the minds of hoteliers, preventing them from having sleepless nights thinking about how to bring down their hotel`s cost and keep their business afloat? With an ever-increasing amount of cost-associated challenges […]
3 Things to Consider Before Updating Hotel Technology
Technology is a way for hotels to distinguish themselves from competition. Many hotels wish to stay ahead of the curve by integrating the latest technologies to provide an elevated guest experience. When integrated correctly, technology can be a useful tool to improve guest experience and optimize operations. However, when implemented without much thought, technology can […]
Why Maldives is a Must on a Grey Gap Year Itinerary
The Maldives is often associated with honeymooners and young couples looking for a romantic getaway, but it is also a perfect destination for pensioners looking to add some serenity to their grey gap year itinerary. With its crystal-clear waters, picturesque beaches, and beautiful accommodation options, the Maldives is a relaxing yet exciting destination to add […]
Comparing Indian Ocean Destinations’ Post-COVID Recovery
The Indian Ocean region is favored by tourists from around the world for its pristine beaches, azure waters, and exotic marine life. This article explores and compares the post-COVID recovery of the region’s most popular tourist destinations; The Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Zanzibar. Data from 2022 on metrics such as international visitors, RevPAR, ADR, occupancy […]
Behind the Scenes of FHAM with Imran Hassan, MD of CDC Events and Travels
In an exclusive interview with Imran Hassan, Managing Director of CDC Events and Travels Pvt Ltd, Hotelier Maldives gets a behind the scenes look into Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives’ (FHAM) history, operational challenges and what to look forward to at this years exhibition. HM: Tell us a little bit about your background? IH: I […]
How to Perform Hotel Market Research
No plan is viable without some form of research. Especially if you require outside investment you will need to demonstrate you have done a hotel market study for your new hotel concept. It will also be helpful for you to put your ideas on paper and benchmark them against the market to determine the chance […]
Whale Shark Safari Operators Urged to #SearchSlowInSAMPA
A new awareness campaign by Maldives Whale Shark Research Program (MWSRP) urges whale shark safari operators to #SearchSlowInSAMPA. The campaign is a response to increased reports of some (not all) vessels exceeding the 10 knot speed limit imposed by EPA in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). Vessels speeding to whale shark encounters has […]
Legal Terrain for Stakeholders in an Integrated Tourist Resort Development
On December 27, 2020, the Maldives’ government introduced a legislative framework for integrated tourist resort (ITR) development as a separate tourism product in the Maldives. An ITR development is a project that combines a variety of tourism products including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, yacht marinas in a single project. This article explores the legal terrain for […]
Designating and Awarding an Integrated Tourist Resort Development
On December 27, 2020, the Maldives’ government introduced a legislative framework for integrated tourist resort (ITR) development as a separate tourism product in the Maldives. What is an ITR Development? An ITR development is a project that combines a variety of tourism products including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, yacht marinas in a single project. The project […]
Census Reveals Resorts May Struggle to Maintain Local Staff Quotas
The 2022 provisional Maldives Population and Housing Census results reveal that 70% of resort island residents are foreigners. The total recorded resident population of resort islands is 52,396, comprising 15,687 Maldivians and 36,707 foreigners. The census defines resident population as the population who have been living in Maldives for more than one year or intend […]
Last Minute Holiday To Maldives: A Traveller’s Guide
Sometimes you just need to pack up and go. The Maldives is one of the few jewels on Earth that defies the phrase, the journey is better than the destination. It is wise to plan vacations ahead of time, but in those rare cases that you find yourself at the mercy of last-minute planning, knowing […]
5 Best Kids Clubs in Maldives Resorts
Maldives is no longer a destination just for honeymooners, the pristine isles are becoming a popular destination for family holidays. Parents traveling to the Maldives can still enjoy romantic moments by utilizing the excellent child care services provided by the resort’s Kids Clubs. The Kids Clubs go above and beyond to provide educational and entertaining […]
