Maafushi Island named Leading Guesthouse Island at Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maafushi Island has been named the Leading Guesthouse Island at the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition 2017, as Arena Beach Hotel takes away the award for the Leading Guesthouse. The gala event of the awards, sponsored by Telecom provider Dhiraagu, was held in Maafushi Island. 96 nominees competed in 12 categories, where for the […]
Qatar Airways makes history as first to operate an Airbus A350 to the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a move that makes history, Qatar Airways has become the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an A350, with the first A350 beginning operations on October 31 and the second A350 service joining shortly afterwards on November 3, […]
Maldives wins big at the South Asian Travel Awards 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives walks away with 24 prestigious titles at the South Asian Travel Awards 2017. SATA Awards is the first ever regional travel awards endorsed by multinational associations providing the tourism sector of the South Asian Region with recognition towards their facilities and service excellence. Maldives bagged top awards including Leading Honeymoon Destination, Leading Beach Destination, […]
Resort supplier Happy Market opens new outlet in Malé
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As part of 25th-anniversary celebrations, Happy Market Trading Co. – a leading hotel and resort supplier – has recently opened a new outlet in Malé. The new outlet named ‘Happy Market Shop 5’ is located on Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, adjacent to the temporary Dharumavantha School building. “The new outlet will serve as an experience zone, giving […]
SilkAir launches Singapore-Hiroshima non-stop flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has launched its inaugural flight to Hiroshima, Japan. This marks the first Japanese destination that SilkAir has added to its network. This route is currently the only non-stop service between Hiroshima and Singapore, providing travellers with greater connectivity from Japan to Singapore, as well as to the rest […]
Four revenue management opportunities for hotel owners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Technology has become an influential player in the development and refinement of hotel business strategies. And while the practice of revenue management may sometimes find itself branded as “micro-level” from an owner’s perspective, it provides many opportunities to increase asset performance and value. Below are four opportunities that revenue management brings to the table for […]
Ooredoo Maldives, Agoda partner to provide special privileges for Club Premier Members
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo Maldives has announced its partnership with Agoda, giving special privileges & benefits for its Club Premier members. The partnership was announced at a special event for the attendees of the South Asian Travel Awards 2017 in Equator Village, Addu City. “Today marks an important milestone in Ooredoo’s customer journey, as we launch this special […]
Niyama Private Islands gear up for an Indian Ocean Festive Season with a difference
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands is inviting guests to an Indian Ocean Festive Season with a difference. According to a statement, the islands will turn into a winter wonderland of snow-white sands melting into the turquoise lagoon and never-ending Sapphire Ocean in the festive season. Neon and fireworks lighting up the starry sky in a countdown to […]
Amilla Fushi & Finolhu welcome professional tennis legends Sascha and Mischa Zverev
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amilla Fushi and Finolhu are welcoming repeater guest and German Professional Tennis Player Alexander ‘Sascha’ Zverev, now ranked world number four, back to both islands. This time, his brother and equally successful tennis player Mischa Zverev joins him on both islands to demonstrate first hand to Amilla and Finolhu guests what it takes to be winners […]
Ooredoo Maldives wins two Stevie International Business Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Telecom provider Ooredoo Maldives is the proud winner of two bronze Stevie International Business Awards, for the Most Innovative Company of the Year (up to 2,500 employees) and m-Faisaa for the Best New Product or Service of the Year (Software – Payments Solutions). “It’s an honour for us to be recognized for innovation as a […]
Baros Maldives named Resort Hotel of the Year by Small Luxury Hotels of the World
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baros Maldives has been acclaimed as the Resort Hotel of the Year 2017 by Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) at the brand’s International Conference in California. Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a collection of over 500 hotels in more than 80 countries around the world that offer the best locations, highest […]
The Rules of Attraction: How to secure the best revenue management candidate during the talent drought
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The importance of attracting and retaining high-quality talent is fundamental to the successful operation of any hotel. The effect of losing a senior member of a property’s revenue management team can have a prolonged and significant negative impact on the financial performance of a hotel. Maintaining stability in the revenue management division should be an […]
