City Investments: The Story of a Baker
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]City Investments is a group of companies which caters to the food and beverage community in the Maldives. Having started business in the early 2000’s, Chairman Ali Faheem has worked tirelessly for the company to become what it is today. Founded by Ali Faheem (Chairman) and Mohamed Latheef (Managing Director), the duo was later joined […]
W Maldives introduces Extreme Island Takeover package
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]W Maldives has introduced a private buyout travel package that gives guests exclusive use of the island and turn it into their own private playground. Guests who purchase the ‘Extreme Island Takeover’ package will have access to the luxury resort’s 78 private escapes, its six creative gourmet eateries and lounge bars, including 15BELOW, the Maldives’ […]
Outrigger earns two awards at Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Resorts recently earned two 2016 Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards, for the company’s redesign of its website and a branding video produced for Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort that showcases its exquisite over-water bungalows and uncompromising Outrigger hospitality. “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized for our commitment to continuously improving and enhancing the travel […]
Six Senses launches new service to optimise sleep
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses has rolled out a new service designed to help guests enjoy the best sleep imaginable with a dedicated ‘Sleep Ambassador’ and fine-tuned surroundings. The group’s enhanced sleep standard, Sleep With Six Senses, was developed in partnership with internationally renowned Sleep Doctor Michael J. Breus Ph.D, and has been introduced at five Six Senses […]
Maldives to welcome first InterContinental resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement with Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) to manage a new resort in the Maldives. The 83- room InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort will be developed in Maamunagau island in Raa atoll. “Tourism in the Maldives has been a major contributor to its economy, contributing more than 40 percent […]
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, […]
