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 […]
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 […]
