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 […]
Maldives Guide for Solo Female Travelers
The Maldives is a beautiful island nation and an ideal destination for solo female travelers seeking a peaceful getaway. The Maldives has emerged as a leader in wellness travel. The island’s pristine beaches, lush nature and luxurious wellness treatments are ideal for solo female travelers looking to unwind and reconnect their mind and body in […]
Exclusive: Maldivian Band SkyRock on New Single and Success
The Maldivian band SkyRock formed in 2017. The current lineup has been together for the last couple of years and consists of Insha on vocals, Faffu on vocals and rhythm guitar, Husen on keyboard, Inan on bass guitar, Faizan on drums and Zayaan as the lead guitarist. The band’s name was conceived on a beautiful […]
Arrivals Numbers Alone Do Not Indicate Health of Maldives Tourism Industry
The tourist arrival figure is not the only indicator to measure the health of the tourism industry. Arrivals are a straightforward metric to obtain and celebrate, but it is not adequate to assess the health of the tourism industry. More important indicators may be overshadowed by the preoccupation of arrival targets. With rapid development of […]
Improve Guest Hospitality Experiences by De-Anonymizing Guests
More hoteliers are understanding the difference between “guest service excellence” and “hospitality.” In short, “guest service excellence” is more demonstrative, while “hospitality” is more of a philosophy for our work-life culture — or, as true hospitality superstars know, it’s really a philosophy for living daily. Improve guest hospitality by de-anonymizing your guests. It is a word […]
Necessary Improvements to Resort Sublease Regulatory Framework
Sublease of resort properties is a common occurrence in the Maldives tourism industry. In the past half century, a significant share of tourism development is directly attributable to the creative gymnastics of sublease holders. In the absence of any tourism law protections or specific regulatory safeguards, the resort sublease agreements are left to be governed […]
