Hollywood ace cosmetic surgeon Dr David Alessi back in Niyama Private Islands Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands Maldives is gearing up to welcome the “beauty whisperer to the stars” Dr David Alessi back for a residency. Dr Alessi is jetting into one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Resorts of the World for an exclusive residency at Drift by Niyama, from March 25 to April 5. The only cosmetic surgeon […]
Romance in Maldives at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is inviting couples to celebrate their love in front of the island’s romantic backdrop of palm trees swaying in the wind with the ocean gently whispering love poems to guests strolling down the powder soft beach. According to Jumeirah Vittaveli, it has dreamed up a selection of extraordinary experiences for guests to indulge in, […]
Valentine’s Day celebrations at Dusit Thani Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives is getting ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a host of romantic activities for all the lovebirds out there as it says the “countdown is on to the most romantic day of the year.” For foodies, our talented team of chefs will be preparing everything the heart and stomach desires, […]
Aishath Hamid, Business Development Manager, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four years after working in Traders Hotel Malé, now Hotel Jen – the seventh Traders property to adopt the ‘Jen’ brand by Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd – Aishath Hamid started a family and settled in Sri Lanka. Despite it being a foreign country and the challenges associated with the change in her personal life, […]
The art of being an invisible attendant: Butler training in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Above all else, the Maldives is known as the quintessential holiday destination. The name itself incites images of pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons and luxurious resorts. What makes these resorts so tempting for guests is not just their aesthetic appeal but also the sense of being indulged and pampered, a well-deserved get away from their routine […]
Travel Advisories urge for caution while visiting Maldives, as government declares State of Emergency
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A number of countries have asked their citizens to exercise caution when visiting the Maldives, following the government’s decision to declare a State of Emergency. Maldives’ President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom declared a State of Emergency on February 5, for a 15-day period. The Government assures the tourism and travel trade that all tourism-related businesses […]
Industry performance: Supply, demand and external factors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As of the end of November 2017, arrivals are up by 6.8% with Europe registering the largest increase compared to the previous year. European arrivals increased by 11.3% year-on-year. Looking at specific regions in Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, which includes Russia, registered a growth of 23.4%. Russia is the biggest contributor to this growth […]
Maldives looks to tap into Indian market
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is setting out a strategy to attract more Indian guests, with the island nation seeing rapid growth from the country as a source market. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism for 2016, Indian arrivals surged 27.9 percent to 66,955, by the end of 2016, making it the country’s fifth largest […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Panel on Employment Law
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]GM Forum 2017 saw a number of expert-led panels discussing an array of vital issues related to the tourism industry. One of the panels saw extensive discussions on issues that derive from the Employment Law, and ways to overcome these challenges. They also discussed the most feasible ways to comply with new amendments to the […]
2017 was a positive year for tourism industry, says MATI
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) states that 2017 had been a positive year for the association and the Maldives’ tourism industry as a whole. MATI recently held its 28th Annual General Meeting, which saw the appointment of its Executive Board for the year 2018. The meeting was held in Kurumba Maldives this year. “Reflecting […]
Niyama Private Islands hosts two Michelin-starred chef Heiko Nader
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands is hosting two Michelin-starred chef Heiko Nader, who will be making his third guest appearance by popular request at the Edge—the signature restaurant. For one night only, on February 22, Chef Heiko will serve up an exclusive eight-course tasting menu paired with the finest wines, according to the resort. Chef Heiko’s innovative […]
HR Maldives opens registration for HR Summit & Expo 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HR Maldives opens registration for HR Summit & Expo 2018, the first-ever workforce management exhibition in the Maldives. The HR Summit 2018 is to be held at Dharubaruge, on March 3, 2018. The HR Summit is an annual event designed to bring together business executives, HR directors and other HR professionals from a broad spectrum […]
