Resort News Weekly Roundup

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hurawalhi Maldives unveils Kashibo Restaurant & Bar Hurawalhi Maldives has unveiled an all-new overwater dining option, Kashibo Restaurant & Bar, where sizzling fusions of Asian cuisine, exciting cocktails and incredible views await. Executive Chef Warren Moore has created a sweeping menu of traditional delicacies with a light contemporary twist that all lovers of Asian […]

Baglioni Resort Maldives to open in first quarter of 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baglioni Resort Maldives is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019. The resort will feature 96 rooms including Beach Villas, Water Villas, Garden Villas, Grand Pool Beach Villas, Suites, Water Villas With pool and a Presidential Villa. “I have worked six years in the Maldives but this is my first opening here. Seeing […]

ILAA Maldives holds customer seminar for SANY products

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ILAA Maldives has hosted SANY Customer Day 2018 for construction equipment and heavy machinery including earth moving, lifting and concrete equipment. ILAA Maldives is the authorised dealer for SANY products in the Maldives. Commencing the seminar, Adnan Moosa, Managing Director, ILAA Maldives said, “Our journey with SANY has started and we are confident it will […]

Suppliers You Should Know: Astrabon

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For the cover story of issue 32, Hotelier Maldives looks at the history of some of the notable suppliers operating in the country, looking at what sets them apart from their competition. In this feature, we bring you Astrabon Resorts and Hotels Supply. Astrabon Resorts and Hotels Supply was established in 2002 by Yoosuf Riffath, […]

Train your front desk team on the “Five Pillars of Hospitality Excellence”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When a guest enters your lobby, chances are they are about to have their first human interaction with your hotel’s individual “brand”. In the past, most guests called to book by voice and then called back multiple times prior to arrival with questions about driving directions, transportation, area restaurants, hours of operations and the like. […]

GM Forum 2018 Highlights: Special unveiling of The Muraka by Hilton

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has been a pioneering destination for Hilton to capitalise on the interest towards underwater features. Ithaa, the underwater restaurant at the Conrad Rangali, operated by Hilton, is perhaps the most famous underwater facility in the world. At the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018 held in April, the hospitality industry saw the launch of […]

Veliche™ Gourmet: The newest addition to BBMs portfolio of world-class products

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) has made another exciting addition to its portfolio of world-class products, with the introduction of globally-renowned Belgian chocolate brand Veliche™ Gourmet in the Maldives. The premium brand was launched at an event held at Hulhulé Island Hotel (HIH), followed by a Veliche™ Roadshow hosted by Michelin Star Chef Bruno Menard. “We are […]

Suppliers You Should Know: Aqua Chrome Pvt Ltd

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For the cover story of issue 32, Hotelier Maldives looks at the history of some of the notable suppliers operating in the country, looking at what sets them apart from their competition. In this feature, we bring you Aqua Chrome Pvt Ltd. Founded in August 2007 by Ismail Noordeen and Yooman Noordeen, Aqua Chrome Pvt […]

Dusit Thani Maldives’ signature Benjarong restaurant receives prestigious Thai Select Award

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives has officially been certified ‘Thai Select 2018’ by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Government of Thailand. Developed to promote and recognise quality Thai restaurants around the world, the Thai Select seal of approval is only granted to restaurants that serve high quality, authentic Thai food.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani […]

Resort News Weekly Roundup

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dominic Scoles appointed Hotel Manager at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has announced the appointment of Dominic Scoles as the new hotel manager to lead its operations. No stranger to life by the beach, Dominic has moved from the Turks and Caicos for his new role at […]

How to create the perfect hashtag for your next digital marketing campaign

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not long ago, a lot of people were wondering what a hashtag was and why you would ever need one in their S&M strategies. Today, entire marketing campaigns are designed and even titled with strong, eye-catchy hashtag-ed words. And if #youdontgetit, you will miss out on our next big digital media move.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Hashtags are simple […]

Marco Den Ouden appointed new general manager at Soneva Jani

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Marco Den Ouden has been appointed as the new general manager of Soneva Jani. A passionate hotelier with over 23 years of experience as a general manager, Marco completed his executive MBA at the Rotterdam Business School and throughout his career had worked in Rotterdam, London, Geneva, Chengdu, Singapore, the Maldives, Bali and Zhejiang. “It is […]

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