Vote for Maldives World Travel Award Nominees until April 30, 2023
The 30th annual World Travel Awards is open for voting on Maldives nominations until April 30, 2023. The Maldives has a track record of success at WTA by bringing home the title of World’s Leading Destination three years in a row. The World Travel Awards gives awards at the country, regional and world level. The […]
Maagiri Hotel Celebrates 5th Anniversary
On April 12, 2023, Maagiri Hotel to celebrate its 5th anniversary. Marking a half-decade of prestigious hospitality in the capital city of Maldives. Maagiri is located in a prime location of Malé with easy access from Velana International airport. The hotel is an attractive destination for business, leisure, and family travelers. The hotel’s rooftop restaurant and […]
Villa Academy of Excellence, New Employee Development Program
Villa Resorts recently unveiled its new employee development program, the Villa Academy of Excellence. The new program will equip Villa Resort team members with access to over 190,000 lessons from more than 130 content providers. The diverse content library has lessons on subjects, including leadership, technology, communication, customer service and sustainability. The Villa Academy of […]
Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2023 Now Open for Sponsorship
The seventh edition of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is now open for sponsorship. Sponsorships for GM Forum 2023 are available in the following levels; Premier, Club and Delux sponsorship. Interested parties can also sponsor the registration, welcome bags, beverages, evening reception, transfer and dinner. Early bird offers are available until 30 June 2023. Download Media KitThe […]
Bike Across Maldives’ Lagoons on the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1
Cycle across Maldives’ crystal clear lagoons on the world’s first water bike, the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1. Siyam World is home to the Maldives largest collection of Manta5 Hydrofoils with three water bikes. Siyam World was the first resort in the country to introduce this cutting-edge watersport. SeaGear is the only authorized distributor of the Manta5 […]
GM’s View: Iain McCormack, Vakkaru Maldives
Iain McCormack is the General Manager of Vakkaru Maldives. With an international career, starting in the kitchens to managing palace operations to resort management, Iain has over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Hotelier Maldives speaks to Iain about his career, achievements, day-to-day experience as a Resort General Manager and the changes he […]
RevPAR and ADR is Recovering Across the World
CBRE research on 2023 Global Hotels Outlook reports that RevPAR has recovered and should grow in most regions this year. The recovery of RevPAR is driven by pent-up demand, lifting of travel restrictions in Asia, and group travel trends. This year, hotel market fundamentals are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels with the normalization of […]
Lily International Empowers Local Chefs as the Principal Sponsor of FHAM
Lily International has been a key sponsor of culinary exhibitions in the Maldives since their foundation, becoming principal sponsor for FHAM at its inception. Initially, the sponsorship was commercially driven, but with time, the sponsorship continued with the desire to empower Maldives’ rising chefs with opportunities to showcase and develop their talents. Food and Hospitality […]
Nika Island Proclaimed as World’s First “Kind Island”
Nika Island Resort is proclaimed the world’s first “Kind Island” at a ceremony on April 2, 2023, by signing the Manifesto of the Kind Island. The manifesto consists of ten practices that point the way to kindness. Nika Island is part of the International Kindness Movement, a worldwide collective of over 300,000 people, organizations, companies […]
ITF Asia to be held in Maldives on April 22-24, 2024
International Travel Fair (ITF) Asia is a new travel and tourism exhibition aimed at bringing exhibitors, buyers and trade visitors together. The exhibition will be aptly held in the pristine Maldives, the world’s leading destination for the past three years. The three-day exhibition will take place on April 22-24, 2024 at Hulhumale Central Park. ITF […]
Product Review: HawiCraft Sailing Catamarans
Sail swiftly across the Maldives’ turquoise lagoons on a HawiCraft Sailing Catamaran. Be in command while out at sea with the HawiCraft’s efficient sailing system. The contemporary sail system catches the wind easily with a rotating mast and automated roll jib. The catamaran’s hull is buoyant and swiftly cuts waves for a smooth sailing experience. […]
Legal Terrain for Stakeholders in an Integrated Tourist Resort Development
On December 27, 2020, the Maldives’ government introduced a legislative framework for integrated tourist resort (ITR) development as a separate tourism product in the Maldives. An ITR development is a project that combines a variety of tourism products including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, yacht marinas in a single project. This article explores the legal terrain for […]
