Fushifaru Maldives opens with exclusive introductory offers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fushifaru Maldives, the newest property to adorn Lhaviyani Atoll, opens with exclusive introductory offers. The exquisite island of Fushifaru Maldives is the inaugural resort of Fushifaru Investments Pvt Ltd. The island, located on the north-eastern edge of Lhaviyani Atoll is uniquely positioned between two channels connecting the atoll’s inner lagoon to the vast Indian Ocean. […]
Open for Business: How to ensure a hotel is revenue ready from day one
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The rapid pace in which hotels have been constructed and opened in the Maldives over recent years is leading many in the industry to question whether these properties are adequately prepared for the challenges they face in optimising their revenue potential. This is especially apparent in the face of strong competition from the existing properties, […]
Khing Thai – To Thailand, with love from the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Only a brand like Kurumba can make a word like ‘pioneer’ seem overused and drab in comparison. Though they wear the title of being the first five-star resort in the Maldives well, Kurumba is so much more than that. Perhaps their greatest accomplishment is that amongst one of the most thriving hospitality industries in the […]
Airports – the arterial network of the Maldivian economy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Context The Maldives – an idyllic coral archipelago which has become a popular tourist hideaway is in many respects small and beautiful. Given the geography and that it constitutes several hundred very small islands stretching for nearly 900 kilometres in the Indian Ocean, most of which; in fact over 99 percent of which […]
Singapore Airlines’ new cabin products to be rolled out to entire A380 fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines has announced that its eagerly awaited new cabin products will be fitted to its entire Airbus A380 fleet, including retrofit work on 14 aircraft that are already in service. The announcement was made in Singapore at the global launch of the Airline’s new cabin products, which will start entering service next month on […]
Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa set to open June 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since 2008, the award-winning hospitality group Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt Ltd has been growing its fleet of luxury dive and surf liveaboard cruises, sharing the beauty of the Maldivian waters with adventurous travellers. Adding to the existing three high-end liveaboard cruise vessels, the private island Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa is scheduled to open […]
Maafushi Island named Leading Guesthouse Island at Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maafushi Island has been named the Leading Guesthouse Island at the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition 2017, as Arena Beach Hotel takes away the award for the Leading Guesthouse. The gala event of the awards, sponsored by Telecom provider Dhiraagu, was held in Maafushi Island. 96 nominees competed in 12 categories, where for the […]
ILAA Maldives marks 25 years, launches new logo and website
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ILAA Maldives Pvt Ltd has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a grand event held at Hotel Jen, unveiling a new logo and improved website. Established in August 1991 by Adnan Moosa and Hamdhiyya Abdul Gafoor, ILAA Maldives has been providing quality engineering solutions with world-renowned products across Maldives. Hamdhiyya Abdul Gafoor – the director and […]
Qatar Airways makes history as first to operate an Airbus A350 to the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a move that makes history, Qatar Airways has become the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an A350, with the first A350 beginning operations on October 31 and the second A350 service joining shortly afterwards on November 3, […]
Maldives wins big at the South Asian Travel Awards 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives walks away with 24 prestigious titles at the South Asian Travel Awards 2017. SATA Awards is the first ever regional travel awards endorsed by multinational associations providing the tourism sector of the South Asian Region with recognition towards their facilities and service excellence. Maldives bagged top awards including Leading Honeymoon Destination, Leading Beach Destination, […]
Resort supplier Happy Market opens new outlet in Malé
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As part of 25th-anniversary celebrations, Happy Market Trading Co. – a leading hotel and resort supplier – has recently opened a new outlet in Malé. The new outlet named ‘Happy Market Shop 5’ is located on Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, adjacent to the temporary Dharumavantha School building. “The new outlet will serve as an experience zone, giving […]
ITHA, AHLEI partner to train certified hospitality professionals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Islanders Tourism & Hospitality Academy (ITHA) has been appointed as a global education partner of American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) – one of the world’s leading hospitality training and hotel management institutes. ITHA is an institution which helps create passionate, skilled, creative and qualified people for the booming resort market in the Maldives. […]
