Centara celebrates top seller DMCs with award night
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara has held a special function to commemorate the contributions of its top local Destination Management Companies. The DMC Top Seller Awards night – held at Centara Ras Fushi Resort and Spa Maldives – saw the presentation of awards to the top 10 travel agencies of the two properties in the Maldives; the Centara Grand […]
Dining with the Stars – Ana Ros’s scintillating performance at Diamonds Thundufushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ana Ros, winner of this year’s World’s Best Female Chef award, delivered a scintillating performance at Diamonds Thundufushi, where some 70 guests were treated to her six-course menu at the resort’s overwater restaurant. The gala dinner saw expectant guests listening intently as the star Slovenian chef explained the menu items in rapid Italian. The menu […]
Clock Software to present a new advanced hotel payment processing solution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Тhe global hotel software supplier Clock Software will officially present a new advanced payment processing solution which integrates seamlessly with all modules of their Clock PMS hotel software suite at Travel Technology Europe 2017 at Olympia in London from February 22-23. The new feature offers much better automation of deposit and advance payment processing related […]
Broadcom urges resorts to check rebroadcasting licences
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has issued a circular to inform that re-broadcasting services (cable TV services to rooms or outside areas) in tourist resorts should not be provided unless and until the registered company of the resort obtains a valid re-broadcasting license issued by the Maldives Broadcasting Commission OR through any other licensed re-broadcaster […]
Hyatt accelerates growth strategy with acquisition of wellness leader Miraval group
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that Hyatt has acquired Miraval Group, the renowned provider of wellness and mindfulness experiences, from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC. For over 20 years, Miraval’s flagship property in Tucson, Ariz. has been considered one of the nation’s leading wellness resorts, offering a comprehensive program of imaginative, authentic and meaningful […]
Carrier names Maldives as second best-selling destination in Indian Ocean & Arabia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has been named second best-selling destination for the Indian Ocean and Arabian region by Carrier – a luxury tour operator based in the United Kingdom. Carrier reported January 2017 as one of its best ever booking months, with sales for 2017 having increased by 9%, following a particularly strong 2016. Maldives was named […]
Binding tradition with wellness; Aishath Zulfishan, Spa Manager at Kurumba Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some eleven years back, Aishath Zulfishan (Xubba) decided that she wasn’t going to be in F&B anymore; an earlier visit to Soneva Fushi had cemented her desire to join the wellness industry. She embarked on her wellness career as a receptionist at the spa at Huvafen Fushi. Now Xubba manages the Veli Spa at Kurumba […]
Bayer range of pest management chemicals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bayer Advanced lawn and garden products take the guesswork out of application and gives ways to effectively protect and nurture your lawn, garden and home with less effort. Bayer’s one-step solutions make it easy to feed and protect lawns, trees, shrubs, roses and flowers through every season and every stage of development.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Responsar® Responsar® is […]
Hotelier Maldives, IDeaS open Revenue Management Workshop
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives – the only dedicated magazine for hospitality professionals in the country – announced today the opening of its Revenue Management Concept Workshop. The two-day workshop is organized by Hotelier Maldives and IDeaS, in association with Champa Central Hotel. The workshop, held at Champa Central Hotel from February 15 to 16, is facilitated by […]
Capture Maldives’ wonders as a Photography Ambassador
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) initiates a Photography Ambassador programme, with the opportunity for selected photographers to capture the wonders of the top holiday destination. An announcement by MMPRC said it is looking for five talented individuals to serve as official MMPRC Photography Ambassadors. The Ambassadors would be assigned work towards the creation […]
A Glimpse into the Sunny Side of Life at Saudi Arabia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sun Siyam Resorts, together with the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives host a special evening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, dubbed “A Glimpse into the Sunny Side of Life.” The event was held in Riyadh on the 13th of February at Four Points by Sheraton hotel. The special event held to mark […]
The Story of #MyBeachClubHaven
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I have always wanted to have an island of my own,” said Mark, “to create something out of nothing!” Suckling on the signature crab dish at the Fish and Crab Shack of The Small Maldives Island Co.’s newest property Finolhu, Mark Hehir, CEO and Curator of Amilla Fushi and Finolhu said having the opportunity to […]
