Prominent hotel industry professionals meet at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leading hotel industry professionals have come together to discuss various issues pertinent to hotel operations in the Maldives at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. The second edition of the annual gathering, organized by Hotelier Maldives, was held at Hulhulé Island Hotel (HIH) on April 19. The forum, with its focus on knowledge sharing and adopting […]
MMPRC hosts meeting with industry partners attending ATM 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has held an information session for the industry partners who are participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017. The main objective of this meeting was to share important information about ATM 2017 fair and how the industry partners can make the most from event. More than […]
Three notes on hotel loyalty programmes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Skift podcast recently discussed hotel loyalty. While some large chains like Hilton and Hyatt are expanding and renewing their loyalty programmes, others, like OTAs are attempting to lure customers through cheaper prices. Big acquisitions have a huge impact on hotel loyalty The recent mergers of major hotel brands, such as the Marriot-Starwood merger, leads […]
Allied Insurance – 32 years of “keeping you covered”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allied Insurance – one of the largest financial institutions and most prominent insurance brands in the country – is marking its 32nd anniversary year. The company was formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Commercial Union Assurance Company, UK and State Trading Organization (STO). Two years later, STO bought back shares of Commercial Union […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa set to unveil two new villa categories
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has announced plans to reinvent some of its island-based guest villas and introduce two new villa categories. According to the resort, the changes will be made to accommodate families in a two-bedroom setting as well as to increase the total amount of pool villas. The resort opened in September 2009 and […]
Lintel: The standard for a quality and beautiful life
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Established in 1989, Lintel Investments and Management Services Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly Maldivian owned company registered and operating in the Maldives as one of the country’s leading distributors of luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle electronics brands. Its first store opened in November 1990 under the brand name of ‘Le Cute’. Le Cute as the […]
Dhaalu Airport set to begin test flights in April
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Regional Airports office has informed local media that Dhaalu Airport, constructed at Kudahuvadhoo, is set to begin test flights this April. According to the office, test flights are to be conducted before the end of the month though no date has been set for the opening of the airport. The airport with a runway […]
Amilla Fushi introduces new wellness retreat led by Bodyism founder James Duigan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Imagine escaping to an island home away from home, a uniquely serene wellness retreat surrounded only by lush swaying palms and endless tropical skies. Ascending to a private, pampering haven 12 metres up amongst the treetops, letting the cares of the bustling world fall away and succumbing to a revitalizing, blissful reverie where recharging and […]
Emirates named Best Airline in the World by TripAdvisor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards for Airlines has recognised Emirates as the Best Airline in the World. The airline was also the biggest winner with 4 other awards including Best Major Airline – Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First Class and World’s Best Airlines – Top 10. This is the first time TripAdvisor […]
Chinese tourists spent 12% more in travelling abroad in 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2016 results on expenditure from major outbound markets reflect increasing demand for international tourism across the world, as reported in the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With a 12% increase in spending, China continued to lead international outbound tourism, followed by the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and France as top five spenders. “The […]
Saudia doubles Maldives flights, set to up tourist arrivals from Saudia Arabia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saudia – the flagship carrier of Saudi Arabia – has doubled flights to the Maldives, with the introduction of flights between Jeddah and Malé. The additional flights commenced on April 9. The increase of flight between Saudi Arabia and the Maldives – from two to four weekly flights – will help increase the number of […]
W Maldives appoints Thomas Vaucouleur De Ville D’avray as General Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]W Maldives has appointed Thomas Vaucouleur de Ville d’Avray as the property’s new General Manager. The French national brings to W Maldives seventeen years of hospitality experience gained from a variety of executive and Food and Beverage management positions for prestigious brands across Japan, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Maldives. Prior to his relocation […]
