“Living Laboratory” demonstrates advanced energy storage technology
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two older buildings at Ohio’s Case Western Reserve University are being transformed to model the energy grid of the future, with Johnson Controls distributed energy storage systems playing a vital role. The Northern Ohio Building-to-Grid Integration Demonstration is testing tomorrow’s technology in real-world settings, in a project funded by the Department of Energy. The Case […]
Summer Island Maldives wins ITS ‘Red Star’ Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer Island Maldives has been awarded the ITS ‘Red Star Award’, placing the resort among the top 100 hotel properties in the ITS portfolio. The award was presented to Summer Island Maldives Resort Manager, Mari Shareef, during the Berlin ITB tourism fair on Friday 10 March. ITS analyses its portfolio of some 2,500 hotels and […]
GM Forum registration extended for general managers; over 40 GMs confirm attendance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Registration deadline for the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017 has been extended for general managers, with over 40 general managers already registered. GM Forum 2017 – an annual gathering of general managers and hospitality industry stakeholders – would be held on April 19, in Hulhulé Island Hotel. Registration for general managers interested in attending the […]
Kuredu Island Resort introduces new F&B Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuredu Island Resort and Spa introduces Mariusz Siwkowski as the resort’s new Food and Beverages Manager. Siwkowski joined Kuredu Maldives in mid-January, and according to the resort, he has had an eventful first month. Siwkowski’s first impression on the resort was nothing short of amazing. He said: “Kuredu is already like a family to me, […]
World of Outdoor signs as Platinum Sponsor of GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]World of Outdoor has signed as the Platinum Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. World of Outdoor – based in Sri Lanka – is one of the leading brands providing state-of-the-art outdoor and indoor furniture products and solutions in Sri Lanka and other regional markets. The GM Forum – now into its second year […]
Ooredoo to tackle telecommunication and connectivity challenges faced by guesthouses.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM) to better understand the telecommunication and connectivity challenges faced by local guesthouses. Paired with the company’s global expertise in business communication solutions, this understanding will enable Ooredoo to provide guesthouse operators with smart services that can add value to businesses and provide guests with the […]
Qatar Airways’ QSuite – A new ‘First in Business Class’ Experience
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new standard in business travel Qatar Airways has unveiled the QSuite – it’s highly-anticipated and revolutionary new Business Class experience. A never-before-seen standard in Business Class travel, the customisable private suites introduce a host of firsts to Premium Class travel, reshaping expectations for global business travellers. The new unique and patented seat design – […]
Five new airports set to facilitate air travel across country
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Five new airports are set to be developed in the Maldives, expanding the air travel network to tourist establishments across the country. The project to develop five new domestic airports was commissioned to Malaysia-based Gryphon Energy Corporation. The US$57.5 million project would facilitate travel to regions in the country which lack easy access to airports. […]
Maldivian gets green light for Malé-Colombo flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldivian – the national carrier – has been granted the green light to commence operations between Malé and Colombo, Sri Lanka. Permission to operate flights between the two destinations was granted to Maldivian following talks between senior officials of Island Aviation Services Ltd. – the owner and operator of Maldivian – and the Civil Aviation […]
OZEN by Atmosphere and Soneva Jani wins “Best Hospitality Indian Ocean Hotel – 2017” at Connoisseur Circle Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Connoisseur Circle, a leading Luxury Lifestyle Magazine with the German speaking markets has awarded OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo and Soneva Jani “Best Hospitality Indian Ocean Hotel at its annual awards ceremony during the ITB 2017, in Berlin, Germany. During the Awards Ceremony, OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo was awarded the “Best Hospitality Indian Ocean […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives’ OZONE Hut; the hub for its environmental campaigns
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Konotta Maldives has unveiled the OZONE Hut, an initiative under its environment conservation and sustainability programmes. The OZONE Hut is a homegrown initiative which would encompass the property’s efforts to spread awareness on environment conservation, and especially on preservation of marine life. “The OZONE Hut was built using recycled materials. We used empty glass […]
Discover Laamu Atoll with Six Senses
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has introduced a special program for guests to further explore the wonders of Laamu Atoll and to also experience as much of the natural environment of the island, with the launch of the Discover Laamu package. A new generation of adventurous travelers is seeking to travel more and at the same time […]