Centara appoints new VP of Human Resources to support expansion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Hotels & Resorts, which currently operates two properties in the Maldives, has announced the appointment of Rujapa Hamnilrat as Vice President Human Resources. Rujapa has over 20 years of experience in human resources in consulting, general administration and organisational development for leading companies such as Accenture, Kimberly-Clark, and Robert Bosch. Before joining Centara she […]
Diamonds Resorts Maldives teaches young Maldivians the art of hospitality
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Under Switzerland based PlanHotel Hospitality Group’s CSR initiatives, their Maldivian properties, Diamonds Resort Thudufushi & Athuruga introduced an international high school in collaboration with the Amelia Rosso Foundation in 2017. The one week program, now in its second year, is designed to introduce the fundamentals of hospitality to young Maldivians. In 2018, 12 students were […]
Maldives to compete for first time at Asian Pastry Cup 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Team Maldives – comprised of Chef Aminath Hameed, Chef Ibrahim Fareed, and Chef Indra Kumar Limbu – are set to represent the Maldives for the first time at the Asian Pastry Cup 2018. The three chefs, Chef Aminath Hameed from Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and Chef Ibrahim Fareed from Soneva Fushi along with Chef Indra […]
Veteran Maldivian Hotelier and Entrepreneur Ibrahim Mohamed Didi presented HR Maldives’ Lifetime Achievement Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Veteran Maldivian hotelier and entrepreneur Ibrahim Mohamed Didi, the Chairman of SIMDI Group, has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the HR Summit & Expo 2018, alongside the 50 Most Talented HR Leaders awarded by HR Maldives. The 50 Most Talented HR Leaders’ Awards creates the appropriate circumstances by recognising the individuals and organisations in the […]
A far reaching tourism concept: Focus on ecological and social responsibility at ITB Berlin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Reef conservation in Maldives”, “transformational experience” and “social impact” are some of the key topics that a case study of “In Focus” tours by Urban Adventures examined at this year’s ITB Berlin. The presentation, held on March 9, at the ITB Berlin Convention on the Adventure Stage at Hall 4.1, discussed key issues and possible […]
Trends in reservations inquiry call volumes: Is there more to the numbers?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a hotel reservations consultant and sales trainer, I’m often asked for my perspective on the current trends regarding the number of inquiry reservations call received vs. previous years. Many hotel marketers seem to think this is a simple question and I suppose that on one level it should be. It certainly is possible to […]
Spreading the word as Maldives plans ambitious expansion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB Berlin) newsroom reveals that in order to attract markets globally, as is the plan of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), several factors come into play. Marketing authorities and teams within the leisure industry in the Maldives have a thought-provoking job on their hands, with the destinations ambitious […]
SNS signs as a Platinum Sponsor of GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The SNS Group has signed as a Platinum sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018. SNS is an international company based in Dubai that creates high-end furniture for hospitality establishments and has offices in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The main production plants of SNS are in Indonesia; for outdoor furniture, and in Turkey; for indoor […]
International Maldives Travel Market 2018 officially launched at ITB Berlin 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IMTM Pvt Ltd, in association with Adaaran Resorts, has officially launched the International Maldives Travel Market 2018 (IMTM 2018) at ITB Berlin 2018. The event is set to be held at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi Resort, Maldives from June 23 to 24, 2018. IMTM 2018 is set to be the first international travel and trade fair […]
CROSSROADS; an epoch of midscale tourism in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The development of the Emboodhoo Lagoon multi-island integrated resort project, known as “CROSSROADS”, is the most comprehensive and expansive tourism project undertaken in the Maldives, ushering in a new wave of investment opportunities. The project, a game-changer that will transform the face of the Greater Malé Region and expand Maldives’ appeal as a multifaceted tourism […]
Maseeha Ibrahim Fulhu, Guest Hostess, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maseeha Ibrahim Fulhu’s career with Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR) began in 2006 when she joined Komandoo Island Resort & Spa as a guest hostess. Maseeha has since grown into a beloved team member and was subsequently recognised as the ‘Star of the Month – October 2017’ and ‘Employee of the Month – October 2017’ […]
Raavaalee, Pan-Abode International brings “cabin in the woods” experience to Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Raavaalee has signed an exclusive deal with Pan-Abode International of Canada to bring ready-to-assemble Red-Cedar homes to the Maldives. Pan-Abode International continues to be Canadian-owned and proudly upholds the original vision of their founding partners to provide every family with enduring memories of their “cabin in the woods” experience, according to Raavaalee. Pan-Abode’s production facility […]
