Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi to open shores in April
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, a truly special addition to an area already famed for its natural beauty, is set to open in April 2018. The resort will start welcoming its first guests this February. Located in the Shaviyani Atoll, the resort offers 120 luxury villas on one of the largest resort lagoons in the […]
Italy, fourth largest source market ahead of more populated countries
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Italy is the fourth largest source market for visitors to Maldives, recording a growth of 25.6 percent in tourist arrivals during January to July 2017 compared to the same period of 2016. Further, a total of 71,202 Italians visited the Maldives by the end of 2016, which makes Italy the third biggest contributor from the […]
TripAdvisor® names five Maldives’ resorts in Top 25 Hotels in Asia list
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Five luxury hotels in the Maldives have been named winners amongst the Top 25 Hotels in Asia in the TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards. Gili Lankanfushi, Baros Maldives, Soneva Fushi, Mirihi Island Resort and JA Manafaru were named in the Top 25 Hotels in Asia list by TripAdvisor®, the travel site that helps find the latest […]
Work commences on VIA’s new seaplane terminal project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Velana International Airport (VIA) has commenced work on its US$40 million seaplane terminal project, which is set to double the size of the existing terminal. In addition to the new seaplane terminal building, the airport is also adding a floating dock, MRO facility and other supporting facilities. The new terminal will occupy 18,000 square metres […]
Unilever Professional launches new range of cleaning and hygiene products
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Unilever Professional has launched a new range of cleaning and hygiene products in the Maldives. Unilever Professional products are distributed and marketed in the Maldives by Bestbuy Maldives Pvt Ltd (BBM) – the premier supplier offering top brands and hotel solutions in the country. The new product range targets healthcare facilities, hospitality and food service […]
Registration opens for GM Forum 2018
Registration for the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018 is now open as Perspective Pvt Ltd—the publisher of Hotelier Maldives—prepares for the event to be held at Kurumba Maldives on April 18, 2018. The GM Forum, an annual gathering of general managers and hospitality industry stakeholders, consists of keynote speeches from industry leaders and interactive panel […]
GM Forum 2017 Highlights: Mohamed Solah, Manager, Infrastructure Development, MACL
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]GM Forum 2017 touched key topics including the mega-project to develop Velana International Airport and saw a presentation by Mohamed Solah, Manager Infrastructure Development at Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL). The development plans include a new runway to service large passenger aircraft such as the A380 and cargo planes and a new terminal that can […]
Two Maldives’ resorts named amongst Top 25 Hotels in the World by TripAdvisor®
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two luxury hotels in the Maldives—Baros Maldives and Gili Lankanfushi—have been named winners amongst the Top 25 Hotels in the World at the TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards. TripAdvisor®, the travel site that helps find the latest reviews and lowest prices, determined the winners based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single […]
BML posts strong Q4/2017 results
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives (BML) closes 2017 with positive final quarter results as Profit After Tax at MVR350 million was up 42% on the previous quarter, underpinned by solid business growth across all key business lines and robust loan book quality. Andrew Healy, the Chief Operating Officer of BML, hosted a special lunch for its partners […]
Jean-Christophe Nager to represent TSMIC at GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Small Maldives Island Co. (TSMIC) has confirmed Jean-Christophe Nager, the General Manager of Huvafen Fushi, to represent the brand at the GM Forum 2018. The third edition of the GM Forum will be held on April 18, 2018, at Kurumba Maldives. Jean-Christophe will represent Huvafen Fushi, Amilla Fushi and Finolhu, operated by TSMIC, at […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort unveils new exciting offers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced three new exciting developments for holidaymakers: a new mega value-added Family Getaway experience, an improved All-Inclusive (AI) offering, and a new All-Inclusive Plus (AI+) package. The Family Getaway Experience gives a family of four to six their own private 282 sq. m two-bedroom luxury pool villa with complimentary transfers […]
Villa Airport Maamigili: An ever-expanding story
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just six years into operation, Villa Airport Maamigili (VAM) is preparing to unveil a new 14,478 square feet terminal building during the first quarter of 2018. The current terminal building—5,242 square feet in size—was built in November 2011 with basic facilities. “The current airport terminal is small. In order to alleviate any inconveniences passengers may […]
