Zafer Agacan appointed as general manager at Amari Havodda Maldives
Zafer Agacan has been appointed as the General Manager at Amari Havodda Maldives. The new resort, which is set to open within the first quarter of 2016, will be managed by ONYX Hospitality Group.
UNWTO calls for higher support for tourism in international financing
In light of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 13th to 16th July, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has called for higher support for tourism in international financing.
Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts set to open The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah in 2016
Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open their second property in the Maldives – The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
Colombo Stock Exchange and Maldives Stock Exchanges sign MoU to strengthen ties
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Maldives Stock Exchange (MSE) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to help further strengthen the relationship between the two respective financial markets.
UNWTO World Tourism Barometer reveals 4% increase in worldwide tourist arrivals
According to the latest United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer figures, tourist arrivals increased by 4% between the months January to April 2015.
Baros Maldives and Cocoa Island amongst The Telegraph’s 50 best honeymoon destinations
Baros Maldives and Cocoa Island by COMO were recently featured on the list of ‘The world’s 50 best honeymoon destinations and hotels’ published by The Telegraph. The list which consists of many of the most famous honeymoon destinations around the world includes destinations like the Seychelles, Sri Lanka, the Galapagos Islands, including the Maldives.
Sheraton Maldives organises fundraising iftar event for UNICEF
Marking 20 years of partnership between UNICEF and Starwood Hotels and Resorts this year, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is organising a special fundraising iftar meal, open for the public.
Celebrity fitness trainer Dave Catudal to hold wellness retreats at Coco Collection resorts
Celebrity fitness trainer, certified nutrition consultant and international health educator Dave Catudal, will be conducting wellness retreats for guests in Coco Palm Bodu Hithi and Dhuni Kolhu in August this year.
Spa Review: Experiencing the Healing Huts of Centara Ras Fushi’s Spa Cenvaree
It is mid-afternoon and the sun is not as harsh today as it was a couple of days ago. The winds are cool and gentle as I lie back on a comfortable lounger at the Spa Cenvaree lounge, at Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa, surrounded by greenery
Hotel staff key to successful implementation of eco initiatives, research finds
The behaviour, attitudes and awareness of hotel staff members affects the success rate of hotel green initiatives, research finds.
World renowned specialty therapists visit Six Senses Laamu
Renowned specialty therapists Claude Simard and Jill Banwell are visiting Six Senses Laamu this season.
Kuredu launches ‘Solar Power Project’ with 4,160 new solar panels
The installation of 4,160 new solar panels is expected to significantly reduce the resort’s reliance on diesel generators.
