La Vie Announces New Resort, NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi
La Vie Hotels & Resorts announces the first NOOE branded resort in Maldives, NOOE Maldives Kunaavashi. NOOE is a new lifestyle brand that promises to be a place where great things happen; where lobbies are abuzz, restaurants are local favorites, pools perform as day clubs and gyms build as many smiles as bodies. “We have […]
Women in Hospitality: Constance Chang
Constance Chang is the director of Sales & Marketing at W Maldives. She has over a decade of experience in luxury and lifestyle hospitality. Hotelier Maldives sat down with Constance to discuss her career and the future of luxury hospitality. HM: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your career? CC: Yes […]
ITA Airways to Operate Flights to Maldives from December 16
TA Airways, the state-owned flag carrier airline of Italy, will operate flights to Maldives during the winter season from December 16, 2023 to March 25, 2024. Ticket reservations have opened. There will be two flights a week between Rome Fiumicino and Velana International Airport. The flight will depart from Rome Fiumicino airport at 22:10 and arrive […]
FAM Holding Announces $218m Al Mahra Maldives Resort Project
FAM Holding Group, based in Dubai, announced plans to develop Al Mahra Maldives resort. The luxury project will receive investments of USD 217.8 million. This is the group’s first real estate expansion outside the UAE. “Through Al Mahra Maldives touristic resort project, FAM Holding Group aims to expand in the real estate investment outside the […]
Medicine Scholarship in Memory of Dr. Ibrahim Umar Maniku
The Universal Foundation has announced a special memorial scholarship opportunity for Maldivians wishing to study medicine in honour of the late Dr. Ibrahim Umar Maniku. The scholarship is open to Maldivian nationals who wish to study at any medical university in the UK, aiming to equip Maldivian doctors with specialized skill sets in areas that are […]
KPIs to Look Out For in a Hotel P&L Statement
A hotel profit and loss (P&L) statement provides an analysis of a hotel’s revenue, cost, and profit performance. It helps one understand how much bottom-line margin the property is making. Therefore, it is essential for any hotel manager to fully understand each line item of their P&L statement, and where pertinent, how to interpret the […]
Joy Island Opening 1 September 2023
The Cocoon Collection’s third property in Maldives, Joy Island, will open on September 1, 2023. The butterfly shaped island is a 40 minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport in North Malé Atoll. The five-star resort has a contemporary design influenced by Maldivian heritage. The resort is home to 151 beach and over-water villas with […]
5-Step Plan for an Effective Hotel P&L Statement
Hotel Management isn’t merely about strategy. There are many layers, each of which requires your undivided attention. Hotel asset management, human resources, operations, budgeting, and income and cost control are but a few areas which need focus, as well as the requisite knowledge and skill. But how can you efficiently assess the business areas that […]
China Jumps to Maldives 7th Largest Source Market
China has overtaken France to become the Maldives 7th largest source market. As of April 25, 2023, the Maldives received 26,802 Chinese tourists. China currently enjoys 4.1% market share. Prior to the pandemic by the end of April, 2019, China was the Maldives’ largest source market, with 14.7% market share and 95,272 arrivals. Chinese tourists […]
New Details on Rosewood Ranfaru Resort Opening
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is opening their first resort in Maldives, Rosewood Ranfaru, in 2027. The resort will stretch across a chain of islands in a lagoon in South Malé Atoll. The resort is a 35 minute yacht ride or 10 minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport. Rosewood’s A Sense of Place® philosophy will […]
The Importance of Profit and Loss Statements for Independent Hotels
A hotel profit and loss (P&L) statement provides an analysis of a hotel’s revenue, cost, and profit performance. It helps one understand how much bottom-line margin the property is making. Therefore, it is essential for any hotel manager to fully understand each line item of their P&L statement, and where pertinent, how to interpret the […]
Wellness Preferences of Travelers from Across the World
Wellness travel has surged in popularity as travelers seek experiences that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Maldives is an ideal wellness destination with luxurious spa retreats, outdoor yoga classes and healthy cuisine options. This article explores the unique self-care and wellness practices preferences of travelers from different countries of residence, including India, the United […]
