Careers: Haleem Lye – Operations Manager at Reethi Faru Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Haleem Lye is a passionate hotelier with about 20 years of experience in the industry. Haleem Lye’s career in the hospitality sector began when he joined the Taj Samadura, Colombo Sri Lanka right after completing his Diploma in Hotel Management at the International Hotel School at Mount Lavinia Hotel, Sri Lanka. He is currently the […]
Capitalizing on the growth of the Indian outbound market
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Indian outbound travel is on the rise. With a seven percent growth rate during the past few years, an increasing middle class, which is estimated to be greater than the total population of the United States, changing attitudes towards spending complemented by a host of other environmental factors have contributed to a massive increase in […]
Marc and Laura, the ‘Management Couple’ who found each other while pursuing their passion for hospitality
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Marc LeBlanc and Laura Robinson were independently pursuing their careers in hospitality and tourism when their paths crossed in the Cayman Islands. They also managed to find a rare opportunity to work on the same property in the Maldives. Hotelier Maldives: What prompted an interest towards the hospitality industry? What are your educational backgrounds? Marc […]
BBM, MECS hold 6th Masterclass and Barista workshop
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) together with Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (MECS) has hosted the 6th Masterclass and Barista workshop at Hulhulé Island Hotel. The session – held in preparation for Hotel Asia 2018 – was conducted and guided by Chef Garth Shnier, Complex Executive Chef of Sun International; and Chef Ronald Prasanto, Executive Chef of […]
Leading hoteliers discuss challenges at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum, bringing together hospitality industry leaders of Maldives to discuss important aspects of the industry, has come to a successful close. Over 150 delegates representing over 40 hospitality brands attended the forum held at Kurumba Maldives on April 18, 2018. The third in the series, this year’s forum discussed topics […]
Conrad Maldives announces world’s first undersea villa at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has announced the development of THE MURAKA – what is believed to be the world’s first undersea residence. The new level of accommodation, which is expected to be open in November, was officially announced in the Maldives at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018, in the presence of over 150 hotel industry […]
Industry professionals gather for the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With over 150 hotel industry professionals, the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018, is held at Kurumba Maldives. Representing over 40 local and international hotel brands, the delegates are in for a day of keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions themed around an array of topics related to the industry.[/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”18536,18537,18538,18539,18543,18544,18546,18549,18540,18541″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Wellness redefined at Gili Lankanfushi with innovative programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Wellness tourism, or tourism for the purpose of promoting health and well-being through psychological, physical, or spiritual pursuits, is a rapidly developing niche market in the tourism industry and is increasingly becoming the industry norm for tourist destinations in tropical regions. Whilst tropical resort vacations are synonymous with rest and relaxation, it was only recently […]
Jan Tibaldi appointed new General Manager at One&Only Reethi Rah
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One&Only has announced the appointment of established industry leader Jan Tibaldi as General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. In his new role, Jan will be responsible for the overall operation and strategic development of the award-winning all-villa resort, as well as leading the One&Only Reethi Rah Team to continue to create unrivalled […]
Mohamed ‘Didi’ Abdulla, F&B Manager, Adaaran Club Rannalhi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sitting at the bar sipping a glass of orange juice, I sat content, observing the hive of activity around me. Adaaran Club Rannalhi (ACR) deserved its name. The atmosphere was charged and had the vibe of a night-club, guests walking around in vibrant attire, some dancing on their feet to the EDM booming from the […]
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas voted Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has been named the World’s Most Instagrammable Hotel. The upscale resort located in Baa Atoll, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas defeated Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve 45,385 – 30,143, taking home the crown in Luxury Travel Advisor’s inaugural Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World contest. To reach the finals, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas […]
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts announces new President and CEO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Jeff Wagoner as the company’s new president and chief executive officer. KSL Resorts co-founder and CEO Scott Dalecio, who has been serving as Outrigger’s interim CEO since early 2017, was also appointed as the executive chairman of the global hospitality brand.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Wagoner joins Outrigger with wide-ranging […]
