Exclusive: Shafa’s journey to Island Apothecary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The distinct waft of coconut is your first hint of its island origin. Mingled with bergamot and mint, the smell emanating from the small brown bottle evokes memories of the beach. Other bottles offer other aromas. Cinnamon and ginger, rose and ylang-ylang, bath salts and oils rich in citrus and peppermint. They all feel good […]
Women in Hospitality: Cherry Cruz, Regional Human Resources Director at LUX* South Ari Atoll and LUX* North Male’ Atoll, Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For our latest feature in Women in Hospitality, we speak to Cherry Santos Cruz, the Regional Human Resources Director at LUX* South Ari Atoll and LUX* North Male’ Atoll, Maldives. Cherry is someone who has reached and achieved numerous milestones with her career only because of her dedication, commitment and the habit of never giving […]
OBLU SELECT at Sangeli by Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts to open on 1st July
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Set to open on 01st July, OBLU SELECT at Sangeli on Sangeli Island, North-West Male` Atoll, will be positioned as a Premium All-Inclusive, Four-star Deluxe resort and is just 50 minutes away by speedboat from Velana International Airport. Sangeli Island is home to some of the most beautiful diving and snorkelling areas in Malé Atoll […]
Embrace sales tech you have before investing in more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rather than continue the constant pursuit of the latest bells and whistles, hotel sales departments first should undertake a thorough assessment of their current technology and how it is being used. With any sales training for industry clients, I often conduct a pre-training sales process assessment to better customise the training experience. I get to […]
IHG has announced the launch of its new upscale hotel brand, voco
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Inspired by the meaning ‘to invite’ or to ‘come together’ in Latin, voco will combine the informality and charm of an individual hotel, with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand. According to the company, by working with high-quality individual and locally-branded hotels, this distinctive brand will offer owners the ability to […]
Gulf Craft launches new Touring 48 series partly manufactured in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gulf Craft has announced the launch of their new Touring 48 line of vessels. The new Touring 48, under their Utility Series Fleet, is one of the very few passenger boats in the world that features a stepped hull made of reinforced composites; a typical design for performance boats. This fine limousine boat built with […]
Why you should invest in digital media: paid vs. organic reach
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]That time of the year has come. Hoteliers in the Maldives and around the world are spending countless hours budgeting for the next financial year, making occupancy forecasts and elaborating strategies that would bring solid results in this very competitive environment. Digital marketers, however, as part of sales & marketing teams, find themselves struggling to […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The 3 Michelin-starred young sushi master returns to Soneva Fushi this August [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Chef Kenji Gyoten, a 3 Michelin-starred young sushi master, is returning to Soneva Fushi in August. Chef Kenji’s restaurant in Fukuoka, Sushi Gyoten, has a six-month long waiting list. With the event, Soneva Fushi is allowing its guests to sample Chef Kenji’s […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa announces new Executive Chef and Sous Chef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has announced the appointment of Executive Chef Juan Pablo Iametti and Sous Chef Luca Piergiovanni to the resort.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”19112″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Chef Juan Pablo Iametti brings 26 years of culinary experience to Hadahaa and was previously the Chef de Cuisine at Grand Hyatt Amman. Hailing from Switzerland, his gastronomic journey […]
PATA presents awards to industry leaders at PATA Annual Summit 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has presented a series of awards to several individuals in recognition for their contributions to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. “The PATA Annual Summit is the perfect opportunity to recognise industry leaders that have contributed to the responsible development of the travel […]
MTDC posts negative profits, shareholders empty-handed
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Plc (MTDC) has posted negative profits, announcing a 26 percent drop in net profits for the year 2017, compared to the previous year. MTDC, constituted by the government in 2006 to conduct tourism-related businesses, posted a total profit of US$4.4 million (MVR67.8 million) for 2017, down 26 percent from earnings in […]
GM’s View: Ryszard Majewski, General Manager, Kurumba Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Native to South Africa, Ryszard started his way in the hospitality industry at the age of 14. Passionate to customer service, he has gained his experience in sales and marketing, food and beverage, finance, project management and other areas of the industry across diverse geographic regions. His history includes leadership roles in hospitality operations for […]
