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 […]
Naladhu Resort Maldives and 13 Minor Hotel properties honoured with multiple TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Hotels
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Minor Hotels (MH), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 156 hotels and resorts in 24 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is celebrating an impressive number of properties being recognised in the 2017 TripAdvisor® Travellers’ Choice awards for hotels. In the […]
MATI holds 27th AGM; elects Executive Board
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has elected members to its Executive Board. The appointments were made at the association’s 27th Annual General Meeting, held at Dharubaaruge. MATI Chairman Mohamed Umar Manik and Secretary General Ahmed Nazeer addressed the meeting, attended by members of the organization, prominent business personalities and industry stakeholders. “Mega development […]
Maldivian acquires new addition to seaplane fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National carrier Maldivian adds a new aircraft to its seaplane fleet, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic operations. With the new acquisition of the 15-seat Canadian made DHC-6 Twin Otter, the airline increased its seaplane fleet to 9. The new aircraft was brought in from Switzerland. “It is expected to join operations in a […]
Smart Trends for 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) has picked out top trends driving the global hospitality industry’s move from magnetic stripe (magstripe) and low-frequency (LF) cards to secure, high-frequency (HF) smart card technologies. These trends will enhance guest experiences in 2017. NXP’s 2017 trends in hospitality point to the increasingly smart environment, where mobile keys and a growing […]
Maldives Tourism Promotion Board Ltd. to oversee Maldives’ promotion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Government – by Presidential Decree (No.: 02/2017) – has constituted the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board Limited to oversee Maldives’ tourism sector promotion. The new enterprise is a 100% state owned entity. MTPB was formed with the aim to study travel trends that drive the tourism industry, enhance tourism sector gains and explore new and […]
