Layla Evans

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bill Ignatiadis has been appointed as the new General Manager at OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli. Ignatiadis previously served as the Resort Manager at Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives – the first property under the Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts brand. He was absolutely thrilled with the opportunity to work at Helengeli and the Maldives. He said: “I […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Real Capital Analytics (RCA), ranks JLL as the number one real estate investment advisory firm in Asia Pacific for the sixth consecutive year. The ranking was calculated based on data published by RCA, an independent body that analyses real estate transaction volumes worldwide. According to the data, JLL tops the ranking in Asia Pacific, having […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hideaways magazine has awarded OZEN by Atmosphere with the “Newcomer of the Year” Award for 2017!  Attended by the elite of the travel trade industry in Germany & world‐wide, along with high net‐worth customers, the ceremony was held in conjunction with ITB 2017 in Berlin. This is the second prestigious award won by OZEN within just 8 […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The national carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways and Spain’s flagship carrier Iberia airline have announced a new codeshare agreement under the Oneworld alliance. The codeshare partnership will touch on over 25 routes starting March 20. New Qatar operated routes by Iberia will be from Madrid to A Coruna, Alicante, Almeria, Asturias, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM) to better understand the telecommunication and connectivity challenges faced by local guesthouses. Paired with the company’s global expertise in business communication solutions, this understanding will enable Ooredoo to provide guesthouse operators with smart services that can add value to businesses and provide guests with the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has introduced a special program for guests to further explore the wonders of Laamu Atoll and to also experience as much of the natural environment of the island, with the launch of the Discover Laamu package. A new generation of adventurous travelers is seeking to travel more and at the same time […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is giving visitors a glimpse of the experience on offer in the island paradise at the world’s leading travel and trade show, ITB Berlin in Germany. The Maldives experience would be on show at ITB Berlin from February 8 to 12, in a two-storey stand featuring the natural beauty and wonders of the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While extremely relevant for the tourism sector, the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, adopted in 1999, represents a voluntary instrument whereas, the future Convention on Tourism Ethics would constitute a binding instrument. “For UNWTO to have its first International Convention based on its cornerstone policy document would be of great significance, especially at […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Responsible travel and the designation by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the “International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development “ are the main themes at the world’s largest travel trade fair. The importance of this vigorously expanding market is reflected by the fact that Hall 4.1b, the venue for Adventure Travel & Responsible Tourism, […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo has been named one of the top 50 telecom brands in the world by Brand Finance. According to a report by Brand Finance – the leading valuation and strategy consultancy firm, Ooredoo is the fastest-growing of any telecom brands in the region, rising in value 48% from 2016 to 2017. The report, Telecoms 500 […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Julian Moore, who most recently spent two years as the General Manager at Park Hyatt Hadahaa in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll is setting up to open the chain’s newest property in St. George, Saint Kitts and Nevis. Scheduled to open Summer 2017, Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour will be the will be the first Park […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Story of Maldives” campaign – a two-year sponsored, integrated campaign, has been officially launched by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). The campaign is planned for execution for the years 2017 and 2018. According to MMPRC, the campaign – aimed to create a powerful emotional connection and love towards Maldivian culture and people, which […]