10 “Idiosyncrasies” of General Management in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sun-kissed beaches, turquoise oceans, swaying Palm Trees, amazing Maldivian and international teams, what more can a custodian of a luxury resort in the Maldives want? Not much I hear you say! Very true, I reply, but there are a few, should I say, quirks to consider… Ordering produce for the Festive Season in October! Like many, […]
Great Gatsby-themed party to hit Kanuhura Maldives this festive season
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kanuhura Maldives has rolled out its festive programme, which includes bespoke festive options for luxury travellers. Highlights of the Christmas and New Year high season include gourmet dining across its eight restaurants and bars culminating in a stunning poolside Christmas Eve gala dinner and a Great Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve party on the beach complete […]
Next Hotelier Maldives GM Forum to take place on April 18, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum will take place on April 18, 2018, and will be held in Kurumba Maldives, the first resort to open in the country in 1973.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”15976″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Inaugurated in 2016, the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum features keynote speeches from industry leaders and panel discussions from experts in the […]
Generation next: Making sense of millennial guests
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The millennial traveller has certainly disrupted the way in which hotels think about attracting potential guests. They are more digitally active, open to peer influence and seek out short-term gratification compared to previous generations of guests. While millennials may not currently have the combined buying power of older generations of travellers, their spending power is […]
#InstaWeekend at Kandima Maldives with celebrity bloggers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandima Maldives, the country’s first Lifestyle resort, is bringing the Maldives to the screen, as it plays host to some of the world’s best-known bloggers and influencers with #KandimaInstaWeekend. The Kandima Maldives InstaWeekend will run from October 12 to 16. Montana Brown and Georgia Harrison from the latest series of ITV’s Love Island will join […]
Fifth “flying turtle” flies off from Four Seasons Landaa to St. Petersburg
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Elsa, a female juvenile olive ridley turtle estimated under 20 years of age, has become the fifth “flying turtle” to travel from the Maldives by plane to begin a new life overseas. Donated to St. Petersburg’s Planeta-Neptun, Russia’s first Oceanarium, Elsa follows in the pioneering flipper-steps of her olive ridley cousins – Kerry, Zahiya, La […]
Qatar Airways launches ‘two seats, one great offer’ campaign
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways is inviting passengers to take advantage of its latest “two seats, one great offer” sales campaign, providing First and Business Class passengers a special discount when booking two seats together. This exciting new promotion will allow both leisure and business travellers to plan their next trip with family, friends or colleagues to any […]
Finolhu takes #fitnessgoals to next level with UFC Gym partnership
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finolhu has partnered with the renowned UFC GYM, the elite fitness concept from global phenomenon Ultimate Fighting Championship®. A UFC GYM Master Trainer will be based on island at Finolhu’s The Cove Club from October 1, offering a blend of traditional workout facilities and mixed martial arts to enhance the fitness levels of guests with […]
Oktoberfest with a tropical spin at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is celebrating Oktoberfest, Munich’s most iconic festival, with a tropical spin. Set to the backdrop of the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean guests can experience the festival like never before, says Jumeirah Vittaveli in a statement. Jumeirah Vittaveli is collaborating with an authentic Bavarian costume designer – Daniel Fendler has been designing […]
SilkAir marks new era with arrival of first Boeing 737 MAX 8
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, celebrates the arrival of its new aircraft, the Boeing 737 MAX 8. As Asia’s most awarded regional airline dedicated to creating joyful journeys for its customers, the new aircraft offers customers an enhanced onboard experience, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant flight. The first of 37 MAX 8s ordered […]
W Maldives, Reebok Women partner to redefine perfection via #perfectnever campaign
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]W Maldives has partnered with the famous Reebok Women sports brand to host prominent influencers from seven countries, to redefine the notion of perfection via the #PerfectNever campaign. Reebok Women invited 12 ladies from Southeast Asia and the Pacific to W Maldives from August 25 to 27, as the faces and voices of their #PerfectNever […]
Six Senses Laamu organises second Laamu Turtle Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Building upon the success of Laamu’s first ever inter-island Turtle Festival in 2016, the entire community recently came together for the second Laamu Turtle Festival. The event took place on the local island of Gan and was jointly organised by the Gan Island Council, Laamu Atoll Police Department and Six Senses Laamu. This year’s theme […]
