Gypset Adventures at Kanuhura Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whenever I travel across the Maldives, I never expect to be surprised by what the Maldive isles have to offer. I say to myself it’s the same coral beaches, the same vegetation and the same underwater beauty. Yet, every time, I’m awestruck by its uniqueness and Kanuhura Maldives also happened to be one exceptional surprise. […]
Vadivazhagan Paneer Selvam – not your everyday eco-activist
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vadivazhagan ‘Vadi’ Paneer Selvam is the Earth Lab Supervisor at the Six Senses Laamu – a pilot project which raises the bar on eco-education and sustainability. The Earth Lab programme has since expanded into all 11 Six Senses properties and each lab serves as an accountability tool to produce locally, reduce consumption and support nearby […]
Maldives remains a tourism-driven economy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives tourism and hospitality sector has contributed 22.7 percent to GDP by the end of 2016, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The Tourism Ministry also said the total contribution of travel and tourism in the country amounts to 70 percent of the foreign exchange earnings and one-third of the government’s revenue. Tourism is […]
Sustainability Spotlight: Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Throughout 2017, Hotelier Maldives has been bringing to the spotlight, some of the top properties in Maldives, whose commitment to promoting sustainable tourism practices are nothing short of exemplary. In this last issue for the year, we shine the light on Park Hyatt Hadahaa, a multi-award winning property that has been steadfast in its dedication […]
When guests complain, be all EARS!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Considering all of the many components of a positive guest experience during even just a 24-hour stay, and how many guests are in a hotel on any given night, it should not be surprising to any hotelier that at some point during a shift every colleague is likely to encounter complaints. Surely we can and […]
HR Maldives, HappyOrNot® partner to introduce Customer & Employee Experience Mgmt. systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HR Maldives has partnered with HappyOrNot® to bring Customer & Employee Experience Management system to the Maldives. HR Maldives is a total integrated Human Resources solution provider that offers Strategic Human Resource Solutions at various stages of an organisation’s evolution. Measuring and improving customer and employee satisfaction is made easy, fun, and effective using the […]
360 virtual reality map of Maldives to enhance destination marketing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) partners with PT Gecko Digital Indonesia to create a 360 virtual reality map of the Maldives. The partnership with PT Gecko Digital Indonesia, a leading multimedia provider, was made as part of efforts to advance promotion of the Maldives as a top tourist destination. PT Gecko Digital Indonesia […]
Careers: Ibrahim Waheed, Director of F&B at Velaa Private Island
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From a life of deprivation to the vineyards and wineries of France, Ibrahim Waheed has had quite a journey, overcoming some austere challenges in life to become what he is today. As Director of Food and Beverages at Velaa Private Island, one of the highest rated properties in Noonu Atoll, Ibrahim now caters to the […]
T-GST revenue set to rise by US$11.2 million for 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Revenue generated by Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) is set to rise by US$11.2 million for 2018. T-GST, which was introduced in 2011, is imposed on the hospitality sector in addition to Land Rent Tax, Bed Tax and Business Profit Tax. According to statistics from the Finance Ministry, this figure is 5.9 percent of […]
Emirates launches new First Class on 777 Fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Emirates rolls out new Boeing 777’s fitted with it’s game-changing fully enclosed private suites in First Class, as well as refreshed Business and Economy Class cabins. The new Emirates cabins were unveiled for the first time at the Dubai Airshow last month, to positive acclaim from visitors at the show who had the opportunity to […]
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers romance and exploration
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is offering guests with the chance to revel in romance and exploration all through next year. The luxury resort, boasting wide beaches on a circular island and is popular with couples, has a number of offers specially designed to elevate the sense of love and romance for its guests, while also offering […]
Velana International: Towards a world-class airport
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The development of Velana International Airport (VIA) by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) might just be the most ambitious and most expensive project undertaken hitherto in the Maldives. The international airport built on the separate island, Hulhulé, just a 5-minute ride by mechanized vessels from the Capital Malé, has served as the gateway to the […]
