Exclusive: Moosa Zameer, Minister of Tourism
Hotelier Maldives sits down with the Minister of Tourism Moosa Zameer, to have a chat about sustainable tourism and its different facets. Zameer believes the Maldivian tourism industry has set a global benchmark in terms of sustainable practices. The key to its success, Zameer notes, is that it has always operated within the bounds of […]
Save the Beach celebrates 10th anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Save The Beach Maldives is hosting its annual event at Villimalé on November 18, commemorating its 10th anniversary. This year, the event has been named ‘Moodhu Majaa’ and in addition to environment and awareness initiatives, it will also feature many educational and enjoyable activities to celebrate the occasion of the NGO’s 10th Anniversary, says the […]
Spectra Water Solutions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Often overlooked until serious issues crop up, the management of bottled water (i.e. supply, transportation, storage, disposal of empty bottles etc.) can cause unwarranted frustrations for both small-scale users such as home and offices as well as large-scale users such as restaurants and institutions. Spectra Water Solutions (SwS) brings an end to these vexations by […]
Qaisar Naseem named Group General Manager for Villa Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qaisar Naseem has taken over as the Group General Manager of Villa Hotels & Resorts. Qaisar, who joined the hospitality industry two decades ago, had been serving as the General Manager of Paradise Island Resort & Spa since January 2010 prior to his new appointment. “My perspective for the future will be analysing, designing, developing, […]
Why cancelling and rebooking is hurting your revenue
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It has never been easier to travel prudently. Online travel aggregator websites allow consumers to quickly and easily compare services to find their best (and cheapest option), exposing quickly any hotels whose pricing appears out of synch with real-time local market conditions. This not only presents hoteliers across the Maldives with challenges to attract the […]
Baros Maldives unveils upgraded Deluxe Villas
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Deluxe Villas at the award-winning resort, Baros Maldives, have recently been upgraded to new levels of comfort and luxury. This upgrade is yet another move to persistently stay ahead of guests’ expectations in Baros Maldives’ endeavour to deliver the absolute best of hospitality. The 24 Deluxe Villas are standard accommodation at Baros Maldives but […]
Coco Collection launches Festive Season game offering seven-night holiday
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the joyous spirit of the Festive Season, Coco Collection is offering the opportunity to play an online game for the chance to win a holiday in the Maldives. Designed to follow the journey of a guest who is out snorkelling at a reef and is keen to leave the ocean debris free, according to […]
Sustainable technologies: where science can help
Whether you regard science as a force for good or the means to our destruction, one thing is clear: the world as we know it depends on science for its workings. While the problems of modernity, such as carbon emissions, waste and pollution need to be addressed, the modern consumer, though eco-and-community-conscious, will not want […]
Kandima Maldives reveals string of activities for festive season
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This Christmas, Kandima Maldives is inviting guests to celebrate their holiday barefoot and on the white shores of their beach while revelling in a string of festive activities. The events are designed to accommodate not just honeymooners or couples but also families, groups of friends and solo travellers of all ages. Christmas Day will start […]
OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli wins 2nd place at DIVE Magazine’s 2017 Travel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The winners of DIVE Magazine’s 2017 Travel Awards have been announced with OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli receiving the 2nd place in the Best Dive Centre or Resort category. Maldives received a string of accolades by being placed in the lists of both Top Ten Best Dive Destinations and Top Ten Best Liveaboards, where three […]
Revenue Management: A cost saver, not a cost centre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While many Maldives based hoteliers embrace revenue management and utilise technological benefits to maximise revenue potential; there are still some property owners across the region who consider revenue management as an additional cost and something that is a “nice to have.” Any hotelier operating today without the support of an automated revenue management system is […]
Lux* South Ari Atoll hosts Expert Workshop with renowned fitness icon Pamela Reif
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LUX* South Ari Atoll has hosted workshops with celebrated German fitness icon Pamela Reif. The two-hour workshops, held as part of the resort’s Expert Workshops initiative, were held November 7 and 8. The 21-year-old fitness icon rose to fame when she began posting fitness content on social media, mainly Instagram, where she currently has over […]
