Shoumo Mukherjee appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has announced the appointment of Shoumo Mukherjee as the resort’s new Director of Sales and Marketing, to lead its commercial division. An Indian national, Shoumo Mukherjee has in-depth experience in the Maldives’ hospitality industry, having served as General Manager Sales & Marketing for Universal Resorts Maldives in the early 2000’s. “I am proud […]
The International Tourism Film Festival Maldives is back by popular demand
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2nd International Tourism Film Festival Maldives “Following the Equator” is to be held September 6th through 8th at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. Back by popular demand, the purpose of the festival is to gather talents of different ages, interests and backgrounds at one place. The three-day event screens clips from across the globe […]
Best Dives Pvt Ltd signs on for Crossroads project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a function held at Emboodhoo Island, Best Dives Pvt Ltd has been appointed by Singha Estate as dive and water sports provider for the upcoming Crossroads integrated resort project. The services to be provided are SCUBA diving, motorised and non-motorised watersports activities and various excursions that will, as per the press release, showcase the […]
5 ways to avoid #socialmediasameness in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sea, sand, and sun. The recipe for instant Instagram-success has now become redundant and many community managers in the Maldives are raising the bar of their social media game by integrating latest trends to their social media strategies. So how can you avoid digital ‘sameness’ and develop content that would inspire travellers and turn them […]
FHTS to host seminar on tourism sector “workforce localisation”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) is inviting tourism industry stakeholders to a special seminar themed around “Workforce Localisation in the Tourism Industry of the Maldives”. The seminar will be held as part of Ilmy Foavahi, a series of monthly public seminars organised by the Maldives National University (MNU). The seventh session in the […]
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi: A tropical paradise awaits discovery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Located in Shaviyani Atoll, a 50-minute flight from Velana International Airport, the new Fairmont is just far enough to host you in a place of serenity, peace and harmony with nature. As you approach Sirru Fen Fushi on the seaplane, something about the island catches your eye, and it’s not the lush tropical greenery, vast […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Huvafen Fushi unveils RAW: Revitalising Addictive Wellness, an all-new wellness restaurant Huvafen Fushi has unveiled RAW: Revitalising Addictive Wellness – a new wellness restaurant which will awaken guests’ senses with pure, unrefined cuisines. Hovering over an ethereal realm of water, above the world’s first underwater spa, PEARL, the innovative dining venue captivates with unadulterated […]
JW Marriott Maldives to open in 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the continuing expansion of its presence in the Asia Pacific region, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the JW Marriott Maldives. Slated to open in 2019, it promises a sophisticated, yet culturally integrated retreat within the paradise island nation. With the introduction of JW Marriott Maldives, the JW Marriott brand […]
Mosquito Magician: The future of pest control
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mosquitoes are a tropical island’s nightmare. Not only are they irritating, but they spread killer diseases, and are known as the ‘most dangerous animal in the world’. It can be found in scourges in tropical regions, the island paradise of the Maldives included, and their itchy, irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a […]
Suppliers You Should Know: Liquid Pvt Ltd
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the launch of the all-new ‘Buyer’s Guide’ segment, featuring industry news, supplier and buyer’s opinions and latest product news, Hotelier Maldives speaks with Liquid Pvt Ltd for the Product Guide section. Have you introduced any new products? We have recently introduced Nespresso Essenza Mini and the new Nespresso Citiz Single and Citiz with Milk coffee machines. […]
Purchasing Power: Ibrahim Naseer, Purchasing & Cost Control, Niyama Private Islands Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives sat down with Ibrahim Naseer, Purchasing & Cost Control at Niyama Private Islands Maldives to get his take on the industry. How long have you been in purchasing? I’ve been working in the hotel industry for the past seven years, and with Purchasing at Niyama Private Islands Maldives for over a year. What […]
Five trends that will drive Maldives’ hospitality industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When an ultra-luxurious destination rapidly evolves, will a destination marketing presence equate to a positive image, and an increase in tourism to the country? In the cover story for issue #30, Hotelier Maldives takes this question to the Maldives’ hospitality industry. With insight from industry experts at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018, we look […]
