SilkAir to increase frequency to Maldives by four additional flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, announces that it will be operating four additional weekly flights to the Maldives starting March 27. With the additional flights, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will fly a combined total of 18 weekly flights to the Maldives. SilkAir launched its inaugural flight to the Maldives in October 2015, starting […]
Allied Insurance becomes a Platinum sponsor of GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allied Insurance, one of the largest financial institutions and most prominent insurance brands in the country, has partnered with Perspective Pvt Ltd as a Platinum Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018. With over 33 years of experience in the insurance industry, the 100% Maldivian-owned Company aims to help its customers harness a healthy, […]
Hospitality & Retail Systems (HRS), Oracle Platinum Partner opens its office in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hospitality and Retails Systems (HRS), is an international company and market leader in IT for the hospitality and retail industries. HRS recently signed on as the platinum sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The GM Forum, organised by Perspective Pvt Ltd – the publisher of Hotelier Maldives magazine – is an annual gathering of […]
DOAV unveils Artificial Intelligence powered “Connected Homes”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DOAV, one of the leading tech solutions firms in the Maldives has launched their highly integrative and versatile home automation system – “Connected Home”. An all-inclusive smart system where all your appliances can be controlled with the push of a button. “Imagine a home that welcomes you the minute you step through the door. The […]
Soneva to introduce the world’s first fully sustainable surfing programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Renowned luxury resort operator, Soneva, has announced its plan to introduce “Soneva Surf”, the world’s first fully sustainable surf programme in May 2018. The launch is planned on the first day of the surfing season, which extends from May to October. As Maldives has become a well-known surfing destination, the programme will tap into the […]
Strides towards sustainability at Anantara and Avani Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past decade, the global tourism industry has conformed to being significantly eco-conscious. The initiative has evolved over the years to hotels abandoning operational methods and various products that harm the environment and replacing them with eco-friendly solutions. With plastic being a massive contributor to the damage the environment sustains on a daily basis, […]
Visit Nature’s Playground by Private Jet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands are now accessible via private jets as Dhaalu Airport is now open to serving, 24 hours a day. Just a 10-minute speedboat ride away from the airport lies Nature’s Playground, a private emerald resort that is composed of overwater pool villas fanning out over the vast lagoon. Dubbed ‘The Crescent’, the villas […]
Mohamed (Sobé) Sobir, F&B Manager at Anantara Kihava Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Born to a middle-class family in Feydhoo, Addu City in the 1980s, Sobé lived with his mother and grandparents after his parents separated when he was just an infant. Shortly afterward, his mother started a new family and had 3 daughters who showered him with affection. The happiness was short lived as his mother […]
Asia Prestige Management (APM) to invest in Maldives Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After securing Ranveli Island Resort in December 2017, Asia Prestige Management (APM) is rebranding the resort as Zazz Island Resort. The acquisition is part of APM’s strategy to expand into key Asian markets and to strengthen the presence of their brand, Zazz. Located in South Ari Atoll and just 25 minutes away from Velana International […]
Ali Farooq appointed as new Operations Manager at Kurumba Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ali Farooq, who has been employed at Kurumba Maldives for over 17 years and was serving as the resort’s Food & Beverage Manager, has been appointed as the resort’s Operations Manager. The first resort to open in the Maldives, Kurumba spearheaded the hospitality industry of the country and has served guests for the past 45 […]
A worldwide perspective: A look back at 2017 and future trends and projections
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Looking back at 2017 The year 2017 saw a growth in the arrivals of 8%, contributed mainly by the 12% increase in arrivals from Europe. Arrivals from the Asia Pacific region increased by a mere 3.2%. However, all major source markets in the Asia Pacific region with the exception of China showed strong growth, […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Thomas Stoeckle, Head of Strategic Business Dev., LexisNexis
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During a presentation on data research for successful tourism promotion, Thomas Stoeckle from LexisNexis Business Insight delved into the world of big data, and how companies can utilise data to face emerging markets. Citing studies, Stoeckle highlighted that the Maldives was a bigger and stronger online brand, compared to its competing market players, and also […]
