Oman Air Resumes Flights to Maldives on June 24
Oman Air, the country’s national airline, is resuming flights to Maldives on June 24 for the summer season. Oman Air will fly to Maldives directly four times a week. Fares are starting from $385. Plan a weekend getaway or relaxing holiday with the following flight times: The airline is also increasing flights to destinations, including […]
Maldivian Young Chefs Win Bronze at Alen Thong Competition 2023
A team of six young Maldivian chefs won a bronze medal at the Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Challenge 2023. The event was held from May 28- 31, 2023 at the Emirates Salon Culinaire in Sharjah, UAE. The exclusive biennial competition brought together teams of young chefs from eight countries to showcase their culinary skills. […]
Rethinking L&D in Maldives – Pulse Hotels & Resorts
Pulse Hotels and Resorts’ Learning and Development (L&D) department seeks to empower fellow employees to fulfill their highest potential through training and skill development. A strong and responsive L&D strategy is a powerful tool for the brand to improve employee morale, service quality, and guest satisfaction. Pulse is on-trend with many hospitality brands that in […]
Exploring Maldives’ 4 Pillars of Sustainable Tourism
The Maldives 5th Tourism Master Plan’s (5MTP) vision for sustainable tourism is supported by four pillars; visitors, communities, workers, and businesses. The 5TMP is a framework that aims to position Maldives as a global leader in sustainable tourism. The master plan aims to continually develop a resilient and innovative tourism industry by identifying challenges and opportunities. […]
The Power of Learning and Development in Hospitality
Learning and Development (L&D) is an often overlooked but essential component of the hospitality industry. When implemented intentionally at the right moment, L&D can be a powerful tool to retain employees, improve guest satisfaction, and ultimately increase revenue. In the past decade, the conceptualization and approach of L&D in the hospitality industry has evolved, making […]
Perspective and Maldives Promotion House Announces Strategic Partnership and Appointment of Ali Naafiz as Editor of Hotelier Maldives
MALE, MALDIVES, June 1, 2023 — Perspective Pvt Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Naafiz as the Editor of Hotelier Maldives, following the strategic partnership with Maldives Promotion House Pvt Ltd, publisher of Maldives Insider. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the travel media landscape of the Maldives, as it brings […]
Supplier Spotlight: Seara Sports
Sports Engineering And Recreation Asia Ltd. (Seara Sports) is the regional leader in designing, developing, supplying, and installing sports, athletic, and fitness facilities in Southeast Asia and beyond. The company supplies and installs recreational solutions to the Maldivian resort market through its office in Male. Hotelier Maldives sat down with Ahmed Marzooq (Mare’), Seara Sports […]
JOALI BEING Launches Wellness Program by Visiting Master Practitioners
JOLI BEING has announced its immersive wellbeing program curated by Master Practitioners to renew, uplift and inspire guests. The program will run until the end of the year with the Master Practitioners visiting at different times. The menu presents a hybrid of healing and restorative practices alongside alternative methods of therapy, such as Holographic Memory […]
Celebrate a Maldivian Inspired Eid al-Adha at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is hosting a curated program to celebrate Eid al-Adha from June 28 – July 3, 2023. The holiday program will give guests a taste of Maldivian culture. The celebrations begin with the resort’s signature Maldivian Night, serving tropical dishes fusing local ingredients, simple spices, and flavours from the north to […]
Women In Hospitality: Choris Rusdiana
Choris Rusdiana is the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa. With managerial F&B experience in Muscat, Oman and Bali, Indonesia, Choirs brought her rich expertise to the Le Méridien Maldives pre-opening team. Hotelier Maldives sat down with Choris to discuss her career, responsibilities, and advice for young women pursuing […]
Are Tax Hikes Contributing to Declining Tourist Arrivals?
The Maldives has witnessed a decline in tourist arrivals in May, compared to the same period last year. Industry leaders are raising concerns that the recent increase in the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) may be contributing factor. According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, tourist arrivals in May fell by 5.7% […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Appoints Vikram Singh as Reservations Manager
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has appointed Vikram Singh as Reservations Manager. After completing a hotel management course, Vikram went on to gain valuable industrial training with Marriott International. After receiving multiple placements from brands such as Oberoi and IHHR Hospitality, he began his career working in the front office, covering all aspects, including reception, […]
