T&D: From the producer to the user
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Water and energy are fundamental assets for all living beings. Always, and especially in recent decades, the proper and responsible management of water and energy resources are becoming an increasingly important and current matter, as well as attention to the delicate balance of nature. In answer to these demands, from more than 26 years the […]
Hotelier Maldives, IDeaS conclude second Revenue Management Concept Workshop of 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The second edition of the Revenue Management Concept Workshop organised by Hotelier Maldives and IDeaS Revenue Solutions, has come to a successful close. The two-day workshop was held on December 4 and 5 at Champa Central Hotel. “Platforms providing comprehensive knowledge and expert advice on important topics such as revenue management are not readily available […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli, the overall winner of 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has been named the overall world’s best luxury hotel at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards. The 11th edition of the awards took place at the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, Switzerland, where Jumeirah Vittaveli was named the 2017 Global Hotel of the Year. Winners are based on the votes of 300,000 travellers who […]
Exclusive: Mohamed Waheed; Back to southern roots
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mohamed Waheed was born on the island of Gan in Addu Atoll when it was still a British base. His mother gave birth to him at the hospital that was established by the British RAF. Like most children of his generation who could afford to do so, he came to Malé when he was seven-years-old […]
The grand opening of Grand Park Kodhipparu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The newest addition to the Maldives’ luxury resort destination, Grand Park Kodhupparu, is now officially open. The 120 luxury villa hotel with world-class facilities was officially declared open at a function hosted by Park Hotel Group and Chip Eng Seng Group. The event featured a line-up of traditional Maldivian performances and exciting entertainment, where the […]
Five Maldives’ properties win Agoda’s 2017 Gold Circle Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Five luxury resorts in the Maldives have been named winners in the 2017 Gold Circle Awards by Agoda – one of the world’s fastest-growing online booking platforms. The Gold Circle Awards is given to top-performing accommodation partners of Agoda around the world that exemplify the best qualities of the online booking travel experience. The five […]
Maldives named runners-up for fifth consecutive year at 2017 Telegraph Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives has been named runners-up in the Best Country category at the 2017 Telegraph Travel Awards. Maldives came in second after New Zealand, which was voted the best destination by the readers of The Telegraph. This is the fifth consecutive time Maldives has been named in the second spot. The Telegraph Travel Awards is one […]
Test driving revenue management solutions: What can you expect & how it will benefit your hotel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sleek silhouette of a vehicle effortlessly manoeuvres through a winding mountain pass. It accelerates into the distance – leaving a spray of mist from the dewy road. In the background, there’s an advertising voiceover talking through the car’s key features and encouraging you to test drive it today. It’s tempting, but will the car […]
Hotelier Maldives becomes monthly, as Perspective launches an all-new Supplier Directory
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives, a dedicated bi-monthly publication for hospitality professionals in the Maldives, has been relaunched as a monthly magazine, as Perspective Pvt Ltd – the publisher of the magazine – launches an all-new Hotelier Maldives Supplier Directory. Hotelier Maldives will be published as a monthly magazine starting January 2018, as the first issue of the […]
Exterra termite interception & baiting systems by PestEx Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exterra is a system for eliminating termites around a building. The innovative system relies on termites own moulting cycles and helps ensure a pest-free environment. How are the termites attracted with Exterra? Termite baiting with Exterra is a simple and straightforward process. The first step is to install stations on the ground at regular intervals. […]
GM’s View: Amit Majumder, General Manager, Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a career spanning over 17 years in the hotel industry, we find Amit Majumder at the helm of Jumeirah Vittaveli – an award-winning resort in South Malé Atoll. Amit took over as Resident Manager at Jumeirah Vittaveli in 2012 and was appointed as the General Manager in 2016. Hotelier Maldives sits down with Amit […]
Fighting online hotel booking scams that have cost consumers over US$4 billion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Online hotel booking scams have increasingly become more prevalent and are affecting millions of consumers who book hotels online. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), some 55 million online hotel booking scams occur every year. According to AHLA, with all the great opportunities and conveniences of booking a hotel room online today, […]
