JLL Hotels & Hospitality appoints Andrew Langston as Executive Vice President
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]JLL Hotels & Hospitality has appointed Andrew Langston as Executive Vice President to lead its asset management business in Indochina. According to JLL, Langston will be based in the company’s Bangkok office. He will be working closely with its teams in Thailand and Singapore. Langston’s key responsibilities include growing the company’s Asset Management portfolio and […]
Kuramathi unveils Champagne Loft, upgraded seafood restaurants
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The newly renovated Kuramathi Island Resort now boasts a champagne loft and two seafood restaurants. The resort unveiled its new villas and beautifully designed restaurants in March this year as part of its efforts to deliver a more refined experience to its guests. “With value added all-inclusive plans, the island has built a continuous rapport […]
Maldives named Best Beach Destination
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has been crowned Best Beach Destination award at the annual Italia Travel Awards, a prestigious accolade dubbed the Oscars of Italian travel awards. The gala ceremony took place on 26 May at the Roman Aquarium, situated in the heart of the Italian capital. According to a press release issued by the Maldives Marketing […]
Emirates and Outrigger Resorts offer last-minute holiday deal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Emirates Airline and Outrigger Resorts have forged a partnership to offer last-minute holidaymakers a free room upgrade and dinner for two. Travellers who book to stay at an Outrigger resort in the Maldives, Mauritius, Phuket or Koh Samui in Thailand will be entitled to a complimentary upgrade to the next room standard and a free […]
Sheraton Maldives unveils Tea House
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has unveiled the latest addition to its collection of restaurants and bars, a new outlet called Tea House. “The addition of Tea House is a great addition to our existing diverse offerings of 4 restaurants. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea at any time […]
Outrigger Konotta appoints new HR Director
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Enterprises Group has appointed Jennifer Obregon as Director of Human Resources at its flagship Maldives resort, Outrigger Konotta. “Jennifer’s extensive experience in the operating environment of the Maldives and her HR leadership skills will be vital to Outrigger where the role of or hosts – our staff – is of the utmost importance,” said […]
Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference 2016 kicks off
The eighth edition of the annual Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference (APHIC) 2016 kicked off on 25 May at Dusit Thani Bangkok.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10464″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives has been awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2016. The award is presented to hospitality businesses that deliver consistently high quality services. This designation is given to establishments that have consistently achieved great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. “This is a strong […]
Kuramathi unveils semi-submarine
Operated by the island’s water sports centre, the semi-submarine takes guests underwater to the famed dive and snorkeling spot of Madivaru twice a week.
How to use online learning to develop your career in the hospitality industry
While working in the hospitality industry it can be hard to gain the qualifications you need to develop your career further, but UDOL can offer you the flexibility to do this.
Soneva Jani to open in October
Soneva Jani (meaning wisdom in Sanskrit) is in the final stages of development on the island of Medhufaru. Part of a five-island cluster in the northern Noonu atoll, the resort is located within a 5.6 kilometer crystal blue lagoon.
International tourism valued at $1.4 trillion
Global tourism revenue grew by 3.6 per cent in 2015 on the back of a 4.4 percent increase in international arrivals, according to preliminary figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
