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 […]
Purchasing Power: Ali Shareef, Purchasing Manager, Vakkaru Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives speaks with Vakkaru Maldives’ Purchasing Manager Ali Shareef about his take on the industry and his idea of an ideal supplier. Hotelier Maldives: How long have you been in purchasing? Ali Shareef: I’ve been working in purchasing since 2007, and I joined the team at Vakkaru Maldives in August 2017. HM: What do […]
Nika Island Resort & Spa; a curated differentiation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a time of proliferating brands and increasing resort openings in the Maldives, Nika Island Resort and Spa, one of the first properties to open in Ari Atoll, is looking at reviving the associations of a ‘Maldives that used to be’. Instead of competing on the more currently fashionable trends of more and more exotic F&B […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JA Manafaru becomes a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Nearly two dozen new properties have been added to the Preferred Hotels & Resorts global portfolio including JA Manafaru, a 35-acre private island luxury resort in the Maldives. Located on a private island on the northern Haa Alif Atoll of the Maldives, this luxury […]
Careers: Rifaa Saeed, Director of Sales and Marketing at Kandima Maldives.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Growing up, Rifaa Saeed didn’t really consider getting into hospitality industry. That all changed when, in the 10th grade, she won a chance to go to Rangali Island Resort in a raffles draw. Seeing the amazing atmosphere, hospitality of the staff and most importantly the attention given to the guests by Maldivian staff convinced her […]
UNWTO launches online platform to achieve SDGs through tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched an online platform to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through tourism. According to UNWTO, promoting a greater engagement of the tourism sector with sustainable development is the main objective of the Tourism for SDGs Platform. The online tool is designed to advance the achievement of […]
Equator Sail: Reviving the passion for sailing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Back in the 70’s with the introduction of the first marine engines in the Maldives, the industry was taken over by this revolutionary technology, making way for a more efficient mode of transport. Within the past three decades, the traditional sail boats along with the art of sailing and sail making have almost become another […]
Supplier Spotlight: Adnan Moosa, Managing Director of ILAA Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We sat down with Adnan Moosa, Managing Director of ILAA Maldives to get an insight into the history of the company. Hotelier Maldives: Can you reflect back on the beginning of the company? What inspired you to create this business and what were the initial challenges? Adnan Moosa: After finishing school, I went abroad for […]
Calorie Counter: Eat healthy, stay healthy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Calorie Counter is a health and fitness restaurant based in Malé. The international franchise’s Malé outlet was opened when General Manager, Infaz Faiz saw a market for healthier dining options amongst the more health conscious youth of today. “Healthy food does not have to be lesser in taste,” said Infaz. “We source the freshest meat […]
