609,105 tourist arrivals recorded for first six months of 2015, reports Tourism Ministry
The Maldives Ministry of Tourism has reported 609,105 tourists to have visited the Maldives this year up till the end of June. This is a 1.3% increase compared to the 601,513 tourist arrivals recorded for the same duration last year.
Women in Hospitality: Shafiyya Steinhilber, Associate Director of Sales at Hotel Jen
For our latest Women in Hospitality interview, we speak to Associate Director of Sales at Hotel Jen, Shafiyya Steinhilber.
Ministry of Economic Development formally launches partnership opportunities for MIF
The Ministry of Economic Development hosted an event at Hotel Jen to launch partnership opportunities for Maldives Investment Forum 2015.
PER AQUUM Niyama announces innovative children’s club Explorers
PER AQUUM Niyama has announced the opening of their brand new children’s club named Explorers.
The Manta Trust and Four Seasons hold marine education event for local school
The Manta Trust and Four Seasons Marine Discovery Centre (MDC) teamed up for a two-day marine education event at Bodu Huraa School.
The GM’s View: Graham Kiy, Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives
Graham Kiy arrived at Vittaveli in 2012. Here he speaks about adapting to island life, his management style and learning to scuba dive.
Maldives tourism and fisheries declined in June, reports MMA
June 2015 saw a decline in both tourist arrivals and fish exports, according to the latest MMA Monthly Economic Review.
LUX* Resorts & Hotels partners with luxury UK swimwear brand heidi klein to launch LUX* Maldives Collection
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has unveiled the LUX* Maldives Collection, a unique design collaboration with high-end UK swim and beachwear brand heidi klein.
Kuramathi Island Resort debuts new menu at re-styled Siam Garden restaurant
Kuramathi Island Resort has unveiled exciting changes at the island’s Thai restaurant, Siam Garden.
Luxury hotels market is expected to reach USD 195.27 billion by 2021
Transparency Market Research (TMR) has published a new market report that concludes that the global luxury hotels market is anticipated to reach USD 195.27 billion by 2021.
September 27th, World Tourism Day theme announced: “One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities”
The UNWTO has launched this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) campaign, highlighting the transformative potential of one billion tourists.
Maldives Monetary Authority’s Quarterly Business Survey reveals tourism decline during Q2-2015
The MMA survey was conducted as a way of “obtaining a quick assessment of current business trends and expected future economic activity.”
