UNWTO Report Shows Potential of Tourism on Rural Development
At the 118th Session of the UNWTO Executive Council in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the organization launched the report Tourism and Rural Development: A Policy Perspective. The aim of the report is to determine the status of rural tourism in UNWTO Member States and identify the key challenges and opportunities of tourism as a driver […]
Hotelier Maldives LinkedIn Followers Surpass 40,000
Hotelier Maldives’ LinkedIn Page has received over 40,000 followers. The Maldives leading B2B hospitality magazine utilizes LinkedIn to share industry news, insights, appointments and relevant product reviews. With the Maldives remote geography, LinkedIn is an essential platform to keep industry leaders informed and connected. Over the past 10 years, Hotelier Maldives has amassed a readership […]
China Predicted to be a Major Market for Sleep Tourism In Maldives
Sleep tourism, also known as “dream tourism” or “sleepcations,” is a relatively new trend that has emerged in the travel industry. It revolves around the concept of traveling with the primary purpose of achieving high-quality sleep and rejuvenation. In a fast-paced and stressful world, sleep tourism offers individuals an opportunity to escape their daily routines […]
Maldives Predicted to be World’s Leading Luxury Destination for Investors
A recent report by JLL, exploring the evolution of global luxury hospitality, found that the once-niche luxury sector of hospitality is exploding. The demand for luxury hotels has risen with the growth of global wealth, spiking investors’ interest in the luxury hospitality industry with observed accelerating fundamental performance and rising yields. The introduction of luxury […]
Chef of the Month: Ronando Anievas Ramos
Ronando Anievas Ramos is a Sous Chef of Japanese Cuisine at Le Méridien Maldives Maldives Resort & Spa Growing up in a small town near Manila in the northern part of the Philippines, Ronando didn’t have an interest in the culinary profession. When leaving school, his sole goal was to earn money to help support his […]
UNWTO Invites Maldives to be the First Country to Join the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative
At UNWTO’s 118th Executive Council, the Maldives was invited along with the Dominican Republic to become the first countries to join the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative. The initiative seeks to unite tourism stakeholders to address the root causes of plastic pollution and move towards a circular economy of plastics. The 118th session of the Executive […]
How are Travelers Engaging in Regenerative Travel in 2023?
Regenerative and sustainable travel are often used interchangeably, but there are a few differences. Sustainable tourism seeks to minimize the negative impact of tourism. Regenerative tourism goes a step further and seeks a benefit for all stakeholders, nature, hosts, guests, and the local community. Booking.com’s annual Sustainable Travel Report provides insights on how over 33,000 […]
New Details and Renderings of Al Mahra Maldives Opening in 2025
Earlier this month, FAM Holding Group announced a $218 million resort development project of Al Mahra Maldives. The development is expected to take two years with the handover to take place in Q2 2025. FAM Holdings has released new details and renderings of the project. The project is currently in the design phase and construction […]
Fari Islands to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary
The Fari Islands, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, and Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will celebrate their second anniversary on May 25, 2023. In two years, the properties have established themselves as world-class resorts. On Wednesday, May 25, at the Fari Marina, the resorts will host Fari Islands’ two-year anniversary celebration. The event will showcase the […]
Upcoming Properties: Corinthia Maldives to Open in Q4 2025
Corinthia, a Maltese hotel operator has signed a management agreement to operate a resort in the Maldives. The resort, Corinthia Maldives is set to open in Q4 2025. The resort developer is a Maldivian company, Maarah Pvt Ltd, affiliated with Maarah Holdings Ltd, a United Arab Emirates company registered within the Dubai International Financial Centre. […]
Ajwad Abdull Wahaab Awarded Best Maldivian Chef at FHAM 2023
Ajwad Abdull Wahaab was named Best Maldivian Chef at the 2023 FHAM Global Culinary Challenge. This year Ajwad participated in five categories in the Global Culinary Challenge, hot-cooking lamb, hot-cooking beef, hot-cooking poultry, hot-cooking seafood, and traditional and modern Maldivian meal. Ajwad received two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal from the […]
What’s Stopping Travellers from Making the Sustainable Choice?
Travelers feel a responsibility to make more sustainable choices to safeguard the planet for future generations. Booking.com gathered insights from over 33,000 travellers from 35 countries to compile their eighth annual sustainable travel report. The report highlights that travellers’ desire eco-friendly travel but that cost and lack of credible information hinder action. The urgency to […]
