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 […]
Tourism sector is expected to pick up pace in 2017- MMA Review
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourism During December 2016, total tourist arrivals increased by 14% in monthly terms while it remained largely unchanged in annual terms, and totalled 119,530. Arrivals from the European markets, especially from the United Kingdom and Germany, registered a decline in annual terms during the review month, which was off set by a growth in arrivals […]
Hurawalhi Maldives invites you for a taste of South Africa 5.8 meters below the sea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Imagine dining 5.8 meters below the sea? How about a taste of the best in South African cuisines in an undersea restaurant, amongst the enchanting coral gardens with marine fauna giving you company? This is now a reality. Hurawalhi Maldives is bringing the taste of South Africa to your plates and glasses at the ‘spectacular’ […]
Coca-Cola Long Run 2017 to see higher number of international runners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Coca-Cola Long Run 2017 has been launched with a special emphasis on attracting international runners. The annual event – organized by Total Fitness Group (TfG) – will be held on April 14 in Hulhumalé. The event was introduced in 2013 with 210 runners; with 50 runners participating in the country’s first half marathon. “The […]
VR – Driving Conversion for Travel Brands and Meeting Planners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the CES 2017 technology show in Las Vegas, Tim Baxter, President of Samsung Electronics announced that Samsung Gear Virtual Reality (VR) headsets have topped five million in sales over the past 13 months, Skift reports. 2017 is seeing the mainstreaming of VR, and travel brands are leveraging that to engage consumers in new ways, […]
Shangri-La International Hotel Management unveils Night Light
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotel Jen, part of Shangri-La International Hotel Management, unveils its first experiential programme, Night Light, which will run across all Hotel Jen properties in Asia Pacific. Designed to help guests who wish to be immersed in a destination and explore safely after dark with a carefree mind, Night Light is anchored around a ‘living’ interactive […]
Time to say goodbye to bacteria, germs and bad odour- BBM
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is bacteria, germs and bad odour giving you trouble and causing health problems? It is time to say goodbye to bacteria, germs and bad odour, said Best Buy Maldives (BBM), the exclusive sole-distributor of ProMed USA Ozone Generators in the Maldives. The product line – the first of its kind to be introduced in the […]
Sophia Altamirano appointed as VP of Sales at ONYX Hospitality Group
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Sophia Altamirano as its Vice President of Sales. She will be based at the Bangkok headquarters. Altamirano brings with her 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with various brands in different roles, including 14 years with AccorHotels Group, working with Mercure, Grand Mercure, Novotel and […]
Tourism Ministry urges tourism career promotion at Youth Career Expo 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ministry of Tourism calls for participation of tourism properties at the Youth Career Expo 2017. The job fair – the first to be held in Hulhumalé – is a joint collaboration between the Ministry of Economic Development and Housing Development Corporation (HDC). Youth Career Expo 2017 – held under the banner “Exploring Possibilities; Empowering Youth” […]
KrisFlyer miles can now be donated to charity, says Singapore Airlines
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KrisFlyer – the frequent flyer programme of Singapore Airlines – has partnered with Make-A-Wish Singapore to donate miles to the charity, facilitating the granting of wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. The 12-month programme coincides with the 70th anniversary year of Singapore Airlines. According to the airline, KrisFlyer members could login to krisflyer.com to […]
