WTCC Chairman to deliver keynote address at inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gerald Lawless, the chairman of the World Travel and Tourism Council, will deliver a keynote address on ‘Building a Tourism Destination’ at the inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC). Lawless will share his expertise in building both Dubai as a destination as well as the luxury hospitality brand Jumeirah Group. Organised by Bench […]
Upcoming properties: The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ newest property in the Maldives, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, will open its doors on 1 November. Located in Dhaalu atoll, the luxury resort is a 40-minute seaplane ride away from the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Set to redefine ‘Barefoot Luxury’, The St. Regis Maldives offers a personal e-butler service […]
MECS and BBM pull off another successful edition of Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 12th annual Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge concluded on 7 September. The Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge is organised by the Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS), together with the event’s long-standing partner and main sponsor Bestbuy Maldives Pvt Ltd (BBM). Since its inception, BBM has been the sole sponsor […]
HICAP Deal of the Year award finalists announced
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Award finalists have been announced for the Reggie Shiu Development of the Year and Single Asset Transaction of the Year. Awards will be presented at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), scheduled for 19-21 October 2016 at the InterContinental Hong Kong. HICAP is hosted by BHN, Horwath HTL, and Stiles Capital Events. Finalists for […]
HICAP announces winners of sustainability award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) has announced the winners of the HICAP 2016 Sustainable Hotel awards. Organised and co-hosted by Burba Hotel Network (BHN), Horwarth HTL and Stiles Capital Events, the 27th edition of the annual event will be held from 19 to 20 October at the InterContinental Hong Kong. Launched at HICAP […]
Maldives tops preferred destinations for UAE holidaymakers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is the top destination for holidaymakers from the United Arab Emirates, according to a survey by HolidayMe, a website offering customised holiday solutions across the Middle East. The survey, which was conducted online, with over 1500 HolidayMe customers in the UAE, revealed that Maldives was the top destination with 27.1 per cent, followed […]
Centara appoints new Corporate Public Relations Director
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Centara Hotels & Resorts has appointed Montakarn Shutt as its new communications executive. Shutt will oversee the company’s brand image and reputation through PR and strengthen relationships with local and international media, social influencers and overseas representative offices. She will also be responsible for promoting internal communications and consolidation of efforts across the PR, […]
Summer Island Maldives appoints new Resort Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer Island Maldives has appointed Mariya Shareef as Resort Manager. In her new role, Shareef will oversee the day-to-day management of the resort, advise its Board of Directors on strategy and contribute to the development of the brand. “Mari is young, energetic and full of exciting ideas, and has an excellent gauge of the innovations […]
Baros for Babymooners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baros Maldives resort is inviting expecting couples to relax and enjoy its luxury offerings curated especially for ‘babymooners’. “As well as being an intimate retreat for honeymooners wanting privacy, it is also the perfect place for vacationing babymooners,” the resorts said in a press statement. Baros Maldives’ garden spa offers pregnancy specific treatments and a […]
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas launches freediving, manta ray experience
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is offering guests the chance to get up-close-and-personal with manta rays at the world’s largest natural manta feeding destination, during their annual migration across the Indian Ocean. Located in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll, guests staying at the luxury resort will have the rare opportunity to freedive with the […]
Medianet Cruise
Introducing the Medianet Cruise service: targeted to the main two marinas at the capital, it provides the means for everyone on liveaboards to be entertained with the best cable TV content from around the globe.
Product Review: iPad Pro
The new iPad Pro 9.7 is powered by Apple’s latest A9X System with the M9 processor and a 12-core PowerVR Series 7 Graphics chip along with 2GB of RAM which makes the iPad capable of replacing the personal computer.
