Hassan (Speedy) Waleed, Bartender at Adaaran Club Rannalhi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was late afternoon when I reached Adaaran Club Rannalhi (ACR) and I was a little tired and dizzy from the long wait at the humid airport because of delayed flights, followed by an hour long speedboat ride to the resort. So I ordered a fresh orange juice when a bartender appeared at my side, […]
How much does it cost to generate a voice reservations inquiry? How much are you investing in properly following-up?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite that there is more information for guests to view online than ever before in the history of the lodging industry, the phones continue to ring in reservations offices and at the front desk. Simultaneously, hoteliers continue to increase direct bookings. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t see another article on this topic, […]
Offers with up to 53% off at Amaya Kuda Rah
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amaya Kuda Rah, located in South Ari Atoll, is offering special rates this summer with discounts of up to 53% off. The resort is offering guests a 53% off limited time offer, for bookings made before July 31. Bookings made under the special deal are non-refundable, according to the resort. This offer is for stays […]
AccorHotels introduces first Fairmont resort in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]April 2018 – With the opening of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi in April 2018, AccorHotels introduces the Fairmont luxury brand to the Maldives.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Located on the Shaviyani Atoll in North Maldives, which boasts one of the country’s largest resort lagoons, the stunning new property offers 112 luxury villas, each with a private pool. The […]
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 […]
