Chinese outbound tourism slows down but there’s no need to panic says research institute COTRI
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chinese outbound tourism growth slowed down by 3% in the first half of 2016, but there’s no need to panic says China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI), the world’s leading organisation for consulting, training, research and other services related to the Chinese outbound tourism market. COTRI is a privately organised and independent institute established in […]
A brief conversation with Rith Aum-stievenard, Co-founder and COO of TWG Tea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge held earlier this month, Hotelier Maldives caught up with Rith Aum-stievenard, the Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Singapore’s luxury tea brand TWG Tea. In our brief conversation, Rith talked about being a judge for the Tea Challenge, one of the newly introduced categories of the […]
Solarelle Insurance: All about growth
On April 28th 2016, Solarelle Insurance opened its doors for business with an inauguration ceremony held at Champa Central Hotel in Male’ City.
Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2016 comes to a close
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 12th Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge has concluded last evening after 3 days of product displays, seminars and networking, and a 4-day long culinary competition dubbed the ‘competition of culinary excellence.’ The event took place at Dharubaaruge, Male’, and was organised by the Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS) together with the […]
DAMAS Real Estate launches ‘One Avenue’, a residential development project in Hulhumale’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DAMAS Real Estate Pvt Ltd has launched ‘One Avenue’, the company’s premiere residential development project in Hulhumale’. The project was launched at a ceremony held at Hotel Jen yesterday. One Avenue is due to be completed and delivered by the end of 2018, and will be built upon a plot of land measuring approximately 25,000 […]
The 12th Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge kicks off at Dharubaaruge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 12th edition of Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge has officially opened this morning with an inauguration ceremony held at Hiriyaa Maalam, Dharubaaruge’. The three-day event taking place at Dharubaaruge’, Male’, is organised by the Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS) together with the event’s long-standing partner and main sponsor Bestbuy Maldives Pvt […]
7 must-read books for hospitality professionals
We’ve compiled a selection of books that can inspire and entertain those in the hospitality business no matter the stage they are at. Our list below includes inspirational stories from renowned hoteliers, secrets of customer satisfaction, new marketing perspectives, and ways of dealing with the new-age tech savvy traveler.
A Passion for Developing People: Helene Ireland of Training Works
Helene is the Managing Director and Lead Facilitator of Training Works, a locally registered training consultancy company that began providing services in the Maldives this January.
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation’s profit for the past quarter increase by 67 per cent
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) earned a profit of USD 2.2 million (MVR 33.9 million) in the 2nd quarter of 2016. This is a 67 per cent increase when compared to the 1st quarter of 2016. Profit for the 1st quarter totalled at USD 1.3 million. According to MTDC’s 2nd quarter report for 2016, […]
Maldivian’s new seaplane arrives in Maldives today
Maldivian, the country’s national airline is set to receive its first luxury seaplane, a DHC-6 Twin Otter, this Saturday .
Reefside: Innovating Lifestyles
Reefside was established in 1976 when Mr. Hassan Zahir, son of a prominent Maldivian business man Mr. Ibrahim Gasim, opened Shop No.18; a souvenir shop.
Astrabon: Quality and Convenience
Astrabon is known for providing high quality kitchenware and F&B related products to the resorts throughout the Maldives.
