Culina: The Artisanal & the Innovative
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since its establishment in 1994, Culina has become the leading food and beverage distributor in Singapore. Culina prides itself on providing its customers with only the very best in quality foods and beverages; having received accolades such as Gourmet Retailer of the Year (2009, 2010 & 2012), Wine Retailer of the Year (2009 & 2010), […]
Amour Asia Pacific 2018 to boost Maldives’ reputation as world-class honeymoon destination
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives, well-known for luxury and romance, is considered a prominent destination for newly-wed arrivals. A honeymoon being the ‘extra special trip of a lifetime’ combined with ‘high couple expectations’ are factors in getting travellers to visit the Maldives over any destination. The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC), has exhibited in Amour Asia Pacific […]
Bruno Menard weaves his Michelin magic at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Legendary French chef Bruno Menard has hosted a “Wine and Dine” evening at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. The former executive chef of the three Michelin starred “L’Osier”, chef Menard presented an exquisite six-course menu paired with a selection of wines by “Grape Expectations” at THE KITCHEN Restaurant – in a relaxed ambience, with sweeping […]
The Sonu Shivdasani Story
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If I were a betting man, I would have never predicted that an Oxford Graduate in English Literature would make a mark in the Maldivian Hospitality industry as a pioneering figure, who would one day revolutionise the way tourism was defined in the Maldives. But that was exactly what British hotelier Sonu Shivdasani, along with […]
The Soneva Philosophy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a little over two decades of operation in the Maldives, and having branched out into all the corners of the world, Soneva is a name that is now synonymous with ultraluxury travel. Having created the brand in 1995, the core roots of its operation has stayed steadfast in evolving to cater to the concept […]
Devarana Spa announces Thai-inspired ‘Tamrab’ spa packages
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Devarana Spa at Dusit Hotels & Resorts worldwide has announced a new programme of spa packages featuring six distinctive treatments conducted using premium ingredients traditionally used in Thai recipes and medicines. Dusit Hotels and Resorts operates Dusit Thani Maldives, a 94 villa luxury property in Mudhdhoo Island of Baa Atoll – Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. […]
KrisFlyer to launch world’s first Blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines has announced that it’s KrisFlyer frequent-flyer programme is to launch a world-first blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet capability that will help unlock the value of KrisFlyer miles to enable everyday spending at retail partners. A new KrisFlyer digital wallet app utilising this innovative technology is expected to be rolled out in about six […]
2017 tourist arrivals surpass previous records
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives ended 2017 with a record 1.39 million tourist arrivals, as the island destination surpassed the tourist record of 1.29 million set in 2016. Official figures for the month of December released by the Ministry of Tourism cite that a total of 143,041 tourists visited the Maldives during the month — a 19.7 percent increase over the […]
Centara honours top-seller DMCs with annual award night
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara honours its top-seller Destination Management Companies by holding a special function. The Annual DMC Top Seller Awards night, held at Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa, saw the presentation of awards to the top 10 travel agencies of the two Centara properties in the Maldives; Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives and Centara […]
Maldives tourism targets Middle East with MATATO Roadshow
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldivian Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has launched a promotional roadshow that will see a delegation of tour agents and tour operators, to visit top cities in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, as part of an ongoing effort to increase the number of tourists visiting the island. The roadshows kicked off […]
Measuring and incentivizing front desk and reservations upselling
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Increasingly, hoteliers recognise upselling training as an opportunity to generate additional revenue, yet it is also essential to properly measure the results and incentivize success. Most only measure “incidents” of upselling at registration. Similarly, most incentivize a percentage of the “per stay” revenue per incident. As a result, colleagues generally focus exclusively on scoring a […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Jasper Palmqvist, Area Director, Asia Pacific – STR Global
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A presentation on an analysis of demand, supply and performance in the Maldives and comparable destinations was delivered at the GM Forum 2017 by Jasper Palmqvist, the Area Director Asia Pacific for STR Global. His analysis showed that length of stay has levelled out in the Maldives, as has rates while RevPAR is back at […]
