Train your front desk colleagues to be ‘memory makers’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The front desk colleagues at your hotel are creating first impressions that set the tone for the entire guest’s stay every shift, every day. Whereas in the past, first impressions were made by a voice reservations agent or during a phone call to inquire about directions or hotel amenities, most guests find these needs met […]
Gallery: 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy
The 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy, dubbed the ‘the world’s most luxurious surfing event’, is back at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa with six superstar surfing champions. With a great looking forecast for the perfect right-handers of Sultans, the race is held from August 6 to 12 with a great looking forecast for the […]
Purchasing Power: Ibrahim ‘Sappé’ Shafeeq, Purchasing Manager, Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Private Island
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this interview with Hotelier Maldives, Ibrahim ‘Sappé’ Shafeeq, the Purchasing Manager for three properties operated by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas; Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island, speaks about his take on an ideal supplier and on the industry. Hotelier Maldives: How long have you been in purchasing? […]
Exclusive: Michael Wieser, Chief Executive Officer, Lily Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Michael Wieser studied in one of the most reputable hotel schools in Austria, Hotel School Villa Blanca Austria, earning a Hotel & Management Diploma. He was introduced to the hotel industry at a very young age, as his parents owned a small country hotel. Over the years, Michael had worked with some notable brands, Starwood, […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shangri-La’s Villingili to host Finale of ABC’s The Bachelorette Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa is set to be featured in the highly-anticipated finale of ABC’s The Bachelorette as the home of the newest bachelorette, Becca Kufrin. The show, currently celebrating its 14th season, travelled to the tropical paradise of Villingili for its final episode […]
Afrah Mohamed, Assistant Recreations Manager, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives speaks with Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru’s Assistant Recreation Manager – Afrah Mohamed who started off as an apprentice in the Four Seasons Resort Maldives Apprenticeship Programme. The programme is a vocational training scheme for young and dynamic Maldivians looking to enter the hospitality industry. Since its inception in 2001, the year-long programme has equipped […]
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island marks annual Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More than 50 volunteers from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island have, in celebration of Hilton Worldwide’s annual Global Week of Service, participated in two projects which are part of Hilton’s week-long celebration of the company’s year-round commitment to serving and enriching the communities where they live and work. To kick-off Hilton Worldwide’s annual Global Week of […]
Proof in numbers: the Maldives hotel market is back on the rise
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re a hotel operator, having a thorough understanding of your property’s occupancy and revenue performance is fundamental to your business’ success. A wealth of information can be gained from examining how your hotel’s key performance indicators trend over time, especially when this is done in tangent with competitive benchmarking against your rival hotels. By […]
South African Airways to commence Johannesburg-Gan direct flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]South African Airways (SAA) is set to commence direct flights between Johannesburg and Gan, Addu City. Operations between Johannesburg and Gan are set to be launched on November 24, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The airline will fly weekly to Gan and will operate an Airbus A340 with a capacity of 300 passengers. “The […]
If it’s related to marine transport, Al Shaali Marine has it all!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Al Shaali Marine Maldives, one of the largest boat builders in the country, has geared up to launch the AS47 Passenger Launch, an all-new passenger vessel designed for luxury and comfort. The new speedboat is a 47-foot vessel dedicated to the resort market and local transport sector. The new vessel has a capacity of 50 […]
Ooredoo celebrates 13th Anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo marks thirteen years since it began operating in the Maldives with the vision of enriching lives using their technologies and services. Over the past years, Ooredoo has made significant investments to power their nationwide 4G+ network in the Maldives which, as per the company, will enable the digital lifestyle of their customers and accommodate […]
Complete list of must-have social media platforms for today’s hoteliers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not long ago, social media was still considered a game by many hoteliers and only a handful of companies were fast enough at embracing this new way of sharing information, engaging with the audience and potentially grow your customers base. The truth is that, over the last few years, hoteliers haven’t changed much; the audience […]
