Industry Expert: 7 Trainer’s tips for hotel reservations sales success
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re like most hotel managers, chances are you are highly focused on securing more direct bookings and thus reducing the costs of customer acquisition. If so, here are some train-the-trainer style tips for providing your reservations and front desk colleagues with the skills they need to covert today’s over-informed, channel surfing callers. You can […]
Six Senses Laamu unveils Deep Blue Divers – a brand new dive centre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has announced the opening of Deep Blue Divers – a brand new dive centre owned and operated by the resort. With Deep Blue Divers, Six Senses Laamu seeks to offer guests “premier diving experiences in the lively and colourful reefs surrounding the resort and at the same time focus on enhancing guest […]
Soneva, UNDP partner to collaborate on UN Sustainable Development Goals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soneva has entered an official partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to increase collaboration on events and projects conforming to the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The partnership was signed at Soneva Fushi by Sonu Shivdasani, founder and CEO of Soneva, and Shoko Noda, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP […]
Maldives Travel Awards 2017 celebrates the best of Maldives’ tourism industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has celebrated the best of Maldives’ tourism industry at the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards Gala 2017. The Maldives Travel Awards Gala was held at Adhaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, attended by tourism industry stakeholders, professionals, dignitaries and media. The event saw the presenting of 27 awards; where 430 […]
Tourist arrivals from Asia Pacific region to surge with Hong Kong Airlines’ direct flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourist arrivals from the Asia Pacific region are expected to grow next year, with the commencement of direct flights by Hong Kong Airlines. The airline recently announced that it would begin operating a three-time weekly service to the Maldives starting January 16, 2018. Hong Kong Airlines hopes to deliver an unforgettable experience to its passengers […]
Exclusive: Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Environment and Energy
In this exclusive, Hotelier Maldives sits down with Thoriq Ibrahim, the Minister of Environment and Energy, to go over key issues surrounding environmental protection and sustainable tourism. Thoriq shares his thoughts on renewable energy, safeguarding biodiversity and efficient waste management. Our cover story, Sustainable technologies: where science can help, features on a wide range of […]
Refined bliss: Amilla Fushi gets a branding makeover
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amilla Fushi has made waves in the Maldives resort space in the two years since opening in 2015. It quickly became known as a getaway for discerning jetsetters, with sleek whitewashed villas and a greater selection of large, multi-bedroom residences. This has opened up the archipelago to families and groups of friends who appreciate Amilla’s […]
Maldives shines at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A number of luxury properties from the Maldives have swept awards at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Thailand, to honour the world’s finest in the hospitality industry. A number of resorts, hotels and guesthouses from the Maldives had triumphant moments, as they won […]
Sindy Lagare, Spa and Wellness Manager at LUX* South Ari Atoll
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Marie Laura Sindy Lagare (Sindy), is the Wellness and Spa Manager at LUX* South Ari Atoll. Originally from Mauritius, Sindy delved into the hospitality industry as a secretary, and her fascination and intrigue into the abundance of cultures she was exposed to, led to a long career in the industry. She notes that it was […]
Maldives’ first winter wonderland to be unveiled at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is bringing another first to the Maldives this festive season, unveiling the destination’s first ice rink. The rink allows guests to be carried away into a small winter wonderland of their own while being enveloped by the warmth of the tropics, says Jumeirah Vittaveli in a statement. An experience unlike any other, guests can […]
Al Shaali Marine, VAMCO partner to offer comprehensive marine solutions.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Al Shaali Marine Maldives and VAMCO have partnered to provide comprehensive packages; offering Al Shaali Marine’s Island Hopper 50 vessels with VAMCO’s Doosan marine engines. The partnership will result in high-quality complete marine solutions at very competitive prices for resorts, guesthouses and other customers. Exceptional after sales services will be provided by VAMCO Service Centre […]
OBLU at Helengeli named Indian Oceans’ Best Hotel by Virgin Holidays
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli has bagged the Gold Award for the Best Hotel – Indian Ocean 2017 by Virgin Holidays UK – one of the leading Tour Operators of the United Kingdom. With a massive & ever-growing business footprint to the Maldives & Indian Ocean region, Virgin Holidays held their Annual Awards Ceremony on […]
