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 […]
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 […]
