Finolhu Maldives appoints Marc Reader as new Resort Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finolhu Maldives #MyBeachClubHaven has appointed Marc Reader as the new Resort Manager. Finolhu Maldives, operated by The Small Maldives Island Company (TSMIC), was opened in June 2016. Reader would be assisting Mark Hehir – CEO of TSMIC, as well as the General Managers of Amilla and Finolhu in leading the team at Finolhu. “Moving to […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli gears up for Easter with Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is gearing up for Easter this year with a twist; an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Guests can expect captivating family entertainment, a lavish Easter dinner and a mesmerising tea party under the enchanting ‘Alice in Wonderland’ theme where the Mad Hatter, Cheshire cat, White Queen and Alice come to […]
Five Travel Trends for 2017-18
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Bleisure Boom” Travellers mixing business and leisure has become a definite trend as a number of companies have baked incentive trips into employee benefit packages. Today, more employees than ever have the freedom to extend stays or bring family members along for business trips to immerse themselves in the local culture with a loved one […]
Conrad Maldives Rangali appoints Stefano Ruzza as new General Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Conrad Maldives Ranagali Island has appointed Stefano A. Ruzza as the new General Manager. Ruzza would be responsible for overseeing management, operations and business development to continue positioning the property as one of the leading luxury resorts, and brand of choice for travellers to the Maldives. Prior to his appointment at Rangali, Ruzza was the […]
Qatar Airways named ‘Airline of the Year’ at 2017 Air Transport Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2017 Air Transport Awards; recognised for its innovation, service, hospitality and leading product design. The 43rd Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards ceremony was held at the Latrou Residence in Ekali, Greece. “We are deeply honoured to have been recognised by the readers of Air […]
Asia Pacific Hotels deliver a mixed performance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Global data benchmarking and analytics company STR has revealed hotels in the Asia Pacific delivered mixed results in three performance metrics during February this year. Occupancy rates for the region increased slightly to 68.7% in February 2017, up from 63.6% in the same period in 2016. This increase was largely driven by Northeastern Asia, whose […]
OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli appoints Bill Ignatiadis as new GM
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bill Ignatiadis has been appointed as the new General Manager at OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli. Ignatiadis previously served as the Resort Manager at Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives – the first property under the Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts brand. He was absolutely thrilled with the opportunity to work at Helengeli and the Maldives. He said: “I […]
Leading Hoteliers to meet in April at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leading hotel industry professionals are set to meet next month at the GM Forum 2017 – an annual gathering of general managers and hospitality industry stakeholders. The second edition of the forum, organized by Hotelier Maldives, would be held on April 19 in Hulhulé Island Hotel (HIH). The forum this year would include Hussain Afeef […]
Airbnb gets a facelift in China
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky has announced a set of plans for conquering the Chinese market, Skift reports. Part of the plans include rebranding Airbnb in China to Aibiying, meaning “welcome each other with love,” and the introduction of its newest product, “Airbnb Trips” in Shanghai that feature peer-to-peer tours and activities. The company […]
Finolhu set to launch vibe-defining “Finolhu Blhu” events 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finolhu – operated by The Small Maldives Island Co. – is set to launch its vibe-defining “Finolhu Blhu” events for 2017. The events, held four times every year, would include exclusive appearances from the world’s coolest performers and hottest DJs. It would commence with the ‘1OAK Evolution’ extravaganza event from March 27 to 31, organized […]
CBM – Bringing you the latest in innovative banking
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dilan Rajapakse has an impressive background of over twenty-seven years of experience in Banking. He moved to the Commercial Bank of Maldives from his previous position as the Chief Operating Officer at the Bangladesh Operations of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC where he successfully managed the operations. “From this vantage, I see Maldives as a […]
UNWTO appoints Shaikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa as Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the resolution that adopts the Year, the UN General Assembly specifically stresses how tourism can foster “better understanding among peoples everywhere, leading to a greater awareness of the rich heritage of various civilizations and bringing about a better appreciation of the inherent values of different cultures”. The ceremony, conducted at the Headquarters of the […]