One&Only Reethi Rah conducts a CSR programme for Special Needs Children
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One&Only Reethi Rah has held a one-day programme for children with Special Needs from Imaduddin School, to mark the Autism Awareness month. Themed around the importance of marine ecosystems for the Maldives, 16 students, including students with special needs attended the programme which comprised of an information session and a snorkelling trip to the lagoon. […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa launches an all new White Platinum Plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has launched an all-round carefree package for the most discerning travellers. With their new extensive White Platinum Plan, the luxury resort caters to the needs of all visitors, from transfers to culinary delights, fine drinks and experiences around the resort. The experience starts upon arrival at the airport, where the […]
Kurumba Maldives pays homage to Mother Earth with Earth Day celebrations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kurumba Maldives has joined up with millions of others from across the globe to celebrate Earth Day, holding different activities to honour our home planet. On April 22, celebrated as Earth Day every year, Kurumba Maldives hosted a number of activities for guests and team members to enjoy. The day started with the house reef […]
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 […]
