RevPAR and ADR is Recovering Across the World
CBRE research on 2023 Global Hotels Outlook reports that RevPAR has recovered and should grow in most regions this year. The recovery of RevPAR is driven by pent-up demand, lifting of travel restrictions in Asia, and group travel trends. This year, hotel market fundamentals are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels with the normalization of […]
Lily International Empowers Local Chefs as the Principal Sponsor of FHAM
Lily International has been a key sponsor of culinary exhibitions in the Maldives since their foundation, becoming principal sponsor for FHAM at its inception. Initially, the sponsorship was commercially driven, but with time, the sponsorship continued with the desire to empower Maldives’ rising chefs with opportunities to showcase and develop their talents. Food and Hospitality […]
Nika Island Proclaimed as World’s First “Kind Island”
Nika Island Resort is proclaimed the world’s first “Kind Island” at a ceremony on April 2, 2023, by signing the Manifesto of the Kind Island. The manifesto consists of ten practices that point the way to kindness. Nika Island is part of the International Kindness Movement, a worldwide collective of over 300,000 people, organizations, companies […]
ITF Asia to be held in Maldives on April 22-24, 2024
International Travel Fair (ITF) Asia is a new travel and tourism exhibition aimed at bringing exhibitors, buyers and trade visitors together. The exhibition will be aptly held in the pristine Maldives, the world’s leading destination for the past three years. The three-day exhibition will take place on April 22-24, 2024 at Hulhumale Central Park. ITF […]
Q1 2023 Tourist Arrivals Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
The tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2023 exceed pre-pandemic arrivals. This year 523,928 tourists arrived compared to 482,978 in the first quarter of 2019. Arrivals in Q1 2023 have seen a 8.5% increase compared to the same period in 2019. Tourist arrivals aren’t only increasing, but guests are also staying longer. In Q1 2019, […]
Marriott to Hold Apprenticeship Recruitment in Addu City on April 8 & 9, 2023
Marriott International Maldives will hold the first recruitment activity for the Apprenticeship Program in Addu City on April 8 and 9, 2023. The two-day recruitment sessions will take place in Hulhumeedhoo on April 8, 2023 at Seenu Atoll School between 10 AM to 3 PM, and in Hithadhoo on April 9, 2023 at Addu High […]
8 Resorts with Egg-citing Easter Programs
Easter in Maldives is just around the corner, with many resorts offering a special festive program of thematic activities. Enjoy tropical egg hunts on the beach, performances and gastronomic experiences for a lovely Easter holiday in Maldives. Hotelier Maldives identified eight resorts with egg-cellent Easter events and activities. The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Featured Image: […]
Batik Air Malaysia to Fly Daily to Maldives Via Colombo from May 12
Batik Air Malaysia will begin flying daily to the Maldives via Sri Lanka from May 12, 2023. This is the first time Batik Air Malaysia will operated flights to Maldives. Prior to the pandemic, the airline flew to Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2020. Bookings can already be made online. The flight-time from Malaysia to […]
Interview with The Island Couple, Nasrulla & Priya at OBLU SELECT Lobigili
The Island Couple, Nasrulla Mohamed and Priya Dubey, are a hospitality power duo at the adult-exclusive resort OBLU SELECT Lobigili, the Island of Love. Nasrulla Mohamed serves as the Island Chief. His wife, Priya Dubey is the Front Office Supervisor. Married long before joining the resort’s pre-opening team, they leave no stone unturned in ensuring that […]
White Tern Residence Serviced Suites, A Beachfront Home Away from Home
White Tern Residence offers luxurious serviced suites along the finest stretch of beachfront in Hulhumale, Maldives. The chic accommodation option recently opened its doors to provide guests unparalleled comfort, privacy and oceanfront views in the Greater Malé area. White Tern Residence is home to two types of open concept suites, Ocean View Suites and Deluxe […]
Cybersecurity Job Demand in Global Tourism Industry up 54% Last Year
With increased digitization, the travel and tourism industry must strengthen its cybersecurity to protect the data of both operators and guests. The awareness and urgency of cybersecurity within the industry is evident by the increased demand for cybersecurity professionals. Last year, cybersecurity job listings in the global travel industry rose 54% year on year, according […]
Last Minute Holiday To Maldives: A Traveller’s Guide
Sometimes you just need to pack up and go. The Maldives is one of the few jewels on Earth that defies the phrase, the journey is better than the destination. It is wise to plan vacations ahead of time, but in those rare cases that you find yourself at the mercy of last-minute planning, knowing […]
