Cyprea Card Centre sponsors Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cyprea Card Centre has signed on as a silver sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. The annual gathering of General Managers – the second such forum hosted by Hotelier Maldives – would be held on April 19, at Hulhulé Island Hotel, and will see industry leaders, policy makers, resort operators and owners come together […]

A glimpse of the Maldives on show at ITB Berlin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is giving visitors a glimpse of the experience on offer in the island paradise at the world’s leading travel and trade show, ITB Berlin in Germany. The Maldives experience would be on show at ITB Berlin from February 8 to 12, in a two-storey stand featuring the natural beauty and wonders of the […]

Saudia to boost Maldives flights

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saudia – the National Carrier of Saudi Arabia – has announced plans to increase flights to the Maldives. The plans were revealed by Abdulla Hameed, the Maldives Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, in an interview with Arab News. The new flights will commence from April 8, 2017, the Maldives Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]

Zieher’s “Eddy” – Breathe deeply!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]German table wear company Zieher has unveiled its professional line of products for 2017, with the decanter “Eddy” defining the world of extreme wine instruments in a completely new way. The basic material for this development aid worker for wine is extremely robust and high grade borosilicate glass. This type of glass, which stands out […]

Evo Home and Sonee Hardware sponsor Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Evo Home and Sonee Hardware have signed on as gold sponsors of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. The annual gathering of General Managers – the second such forum hosted by Hotelier Maldives – would be held on April 19, at Hulhulé Island Hotel, and will see industry leaders, policy makers, resort operators and owners come […]

UNWTO advances the conversion of the Code of Ethics into an international Convention

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While extremely relevant for the tourism sector, the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, adopted in 1999, represents a voluntary instrument whereas, the future Convention on Tourism Ethics would constitute a binding instrument. “For UNWTO to have its first International Convention based on its cornerstone policy document would be of great significance, especially at […]

Jumeirah Vittaveli to unveil the Royal Residence

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is setting up to unveil its newest line of suites; the Royal Residence, on the 30th of March. According to the resort, the Royal Residence is designed for families and groups of friends looking for the ultimate beach front retreat. This stunning residence boasts five bedrooms and extends across several individual villas over 3,500 square metres. […]

(Jack) Tiang Toh Huat, the Advisory Executive Chef at Summer Island Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jack Tiang, the Advisory Executive Chef at Summer Island Maldives, is at the top of his field. In October, he competed among the best in the business at the 2016 Global Gourmet Chef Par Excellence World Culinaire Competition and was selected among the world’s top 50 outstanding chefs. Hotelier Maldives sat down with Tiang to […]

Six Senses Laamu named sponsor of MMPRC’s “Adventures of Maldives” competition

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has been awarded the sponsorship of “Adventures of Maldives” Facebook video competition. “Adventures of Maldives” (Dhivehi Aahitha) is a video competition carried out under the “Story of Maldives” campaign – a two-year sponsored, integrated campaign launched by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). The campaign is planned or execution for the […]

Ten Maldives properties win Agoda’s 2016 Gold Circle Awards

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ten properties in the Maldives have been named winners of Agoda’s 2016 Gold Circle Awards. The award by Agoda – one of the fastest-growing online hotel platforms worldwide, is given to its accommodation partners that embody the best qualities of the online booking travel experience. The Gold Circle Award is marking its 8th year in […]

29 General Managers confirm Hotelier Maldives GM Forum attendance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a little over a month to the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017, twenty-nine General Managers have confirmed their attendance at the forum. The annual gathering of General Managers – the second such forum hosted by Hotelier Maldives – would be held on April 19, at Hulhulé Island Hotel. Some of the brands that have […]

Maldives at ITB 2016

Focus on sustainable and responsible tourism at ITB Berlin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Responsible travel and the designation by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the “International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development “ are the main themes at the world’s largest travel trade fair. The importance of this vigorously expanding market is reflected by the fact that Hall 4.1b, the venue for Adventure Travel & Responsible Tourism, […]

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