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 […]
Soneva holds Baa Atoll’s first local surfing competition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soneva recently organised the Baa Atoll’s first surfing competition for Maldivians. The Soneva Surf Pro 2018 was on held on September 1, near the island of Goidhoo and saw the participation of over 40 competitors. Surfers got to compete in the Over 18, Under 18, and Bodyboarding divisions. The competition’s judging panel included Maldivian pro […]
Crown & Champa Resorts to introduce two new properties this December
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Crown & Champa Resorts, Maldives has announced the opening of two new resorts in the Lhaviyani Atoll of Maldives in December 2018; Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi and Innahura Maldives Resort. Each resort targets a unique traveller with the aim of offering great quality and value in different segments. The 5-star, all-inclusive resort Kudadoo […]
Komandoo Island Resort appoints Mohamed Solah as General Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prior to accepting the offer to lead the team at Komandoo and manage the 65-villa gem in the north of Lhaviyani Atoll, Mohamed Solah acquired a wealth of experience within Crown & Champa Resorts, where he started his career in 2002 and has worked at most of the group’s properties since, most recently as Director […]
GM’s View: Riddian Davies, Group General Manager and Commercial Director, Reethi Faru Resort and Reethi Beach Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reethi Faru Resort, a four-star superior, on the scenic island of Filaidhoo in the northern Raa Atoll has appointed Riddian Davies as the Group General Manager & Commercial Director. Davies joins the 150-villa hotel, following various five-star roles as general manager in London at the Marriott Hotel on Park Lane, the historical Royal Horse Guards […]
Iryna Okopova appointed Marketing & Comms. Manager at Dusit Thani Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives has announced the appointment of Iryna Okopova as the resort’s new Marketing & Communications Manager. Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, is owned and operated by Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development company, Dusit International. Okopova, a Ukrainian national, brings to her role more than 13 […]
Revel in the holiday festivities at Niyama Private Islands Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands Maldives has planned a host of happenings all throughout this coming holiday season. On December 22nd, guests can wander the Christmas market, with mulled wine, eggnog and festive treats. Have the kids meet Santa six metres below the ocean’s surface on the 23rd, and feast as a family on the beach on […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lux* Resorts & Hotels bag Green Globe certifications Lux* Resorts & Hotels have been awarded their inaugural Green Globe certifications. Lux* Resorts & Hotels operates eight properties located in Mauritius, La Réunion and the Maldives; LUX* Belle Mare, LUX* Le Morne, LUX* Grand Gaube, Tamassa, Merville Beach, LUX* Saint. Gilles, Hôtel Le Récif and […]
BBM to launch Veliche Gourmet chocolates in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) is set to launch the globally renowned Belgian chocolate brand Veliche Gourmet in the Maldives. The premium brand, the newest addition to BBMs portfolio of world-class products, will be launched Monday at Hulhulé Island Hotel (HIH), followed by a Veliche Roadshow hosted by Michelin Star Chef Bruno Menard. Veliche Gourmet is a […]
Sheraton Maldives’ leadership team undergo Industrial Fire Brigade Training
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The leadership team at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa have undergone an “Industrial Fire Brigade Training”, as part of an initiative to be able to provide leadership and guidance to the resort’s fire squad in the event of a fire. The programme was jointly conducted by the Loss Prevention Department, Engineering Department and […]
