Saudia to boost Maldives flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saudia – the National Carrier of Saudi Arabia – has announced plans to increase flights to the Maldives. The plans were revealed by Abdulla Hameed, the Maldives Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, in an interview with Arab News. The new flights will commence from April 8, 2017, the Maldives Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Ten Maldives properties win Agoda’s 2016 Gold Circle Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ten properties in the Maldives have been named winners of Agoda’s 2016 Gold Circle Awards. The award by Agoda – one of the fastest-growing online hotel platforms worldwide, is given to its accommodation partners that embody the best qualities of the online booking travel experience. The Gold Circle Award is marking its 8th year in […]
29 General Managers confirm Hotelier Maldives GM Forum attendance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a little over a month to the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017, twenty-nine General Managers have confirmed their attendance at the forum. The annual gathering of General Managers – the second such forum hosted by Hotelier Maldives – would be held on April 19, at Hulhulé Island Hotel. Some of the brands that have […]
Kuramathi and Meeru honoured with HolidayCheck Gold Award 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two properties in the Maldives, Kuramathi Maldives and Meeru Island Resort and Spa, have been awarded the HolidayCheck Gold Award 2017. The HolidayCheck Award – by renowned German travel review website – is presented to the most popular hotels worldwide and is based on guest reviews on HolidayCheck within a period of twelve months. Kuramathi […]
Hotelier Maldives launches Talent Pool; bridging job seekers and employers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives has launched Talent Pool – a new platform that links job seekers with prospective employers in the hospitality business. The new platform was created to ease difficulties in finding employment in the hospitality industry, bridging job seekers and industry professionals. The Hotelier Maldives Talent Pool allows job seekers to host their CVs free of […]
Abdul Wahid Thowfeeq – Managing Director, Dhivehi Insurance Company Pvt Ltd
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dhivehi Insurance Company is a new player in the insurance market, led by Abdul Wahid Thowfeeq – an innovative and masterful entrepreneur, with his sights on furthering the needs of their customers to the next level. Dhivehi Insurance Company is a new indigenous brand embedded in our traditional culture of great service coupled with modern […]
Handy; a powerful hospitality solution uplifting revenue and guest satisfaction
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In an era of unprecedented technological advancements, hoteliers are now relying on modern tools to give their customers a whole new experience; in the form of gadgets that allow for seamless interaction with their guests, allowing guests to discover new things to do during their stay. This is where ‘Handy’ comes in handy. Handy by […]
nSight for IDeaS; the means to maximize bookings by “futurecasting” revenue management
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IDeaS have teamed up with nSight Travel Intelligence to offer hoteliers a new experience in revenue management; as more data is better when it comes to forecasting hotel booking behaviors in advance in order to maximize revenue strategy. The new experience allows managers to “futurecast” inventory demand based on a rich set of data points […]
Centara celebrates top-seller DMC’s
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara held a special function to commemorate the contributions of its top local Destination Management Companies. The DMC Top Seller Awards night saw the presentation of awards to the top 10 travel agencies of the two properties in the Maldives; the Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa Maldives and Centara Ras Fushi Resort and Spa […]
Maldives once again the best-selling destination for Kuoni
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Worldwide holiday sales are off to a flying start this 2017, with Maldives topping Kuoni’s best-selling destination list once again. Maldives is at the top of the list for the twelfth consecutive year; based on the total number of bookings, according to The Kuoni Worldwide Trends Report 2017. Mauritius was seen climbing up the list […]
Centara eye expanding Maldives presence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Hotels and Resorts – the hospitality arm of Bangkok-based Central Group, is looking to expand its presence in the Maldives. Centara is set to sharpen its focus on the region as South Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East offer the company the most promising opportunities to expand its presence, a top executive […]
IN-DEPTH: MACI looks at a promising future for resort development sector
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Positive Outlook Maldives Association of Construction Industry (MACI) has forecast a positive outlook to the hotel and resort development sector in the country, attributing positive projections of the whole construction industry to new policies and innovative solutions. MACI recently held a ‘Seminar on Construction Industry Challenges and Possible Solutions’, which saw the participation of its […]