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 […]
Hussain Afeef (Champa) confirmed as a keynote speaker at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017 confirms Hussain Afeef (Champa) – a tourism industry pioneer and entrepreneur – as a keynote speaker. The second edition of the GM Forum – a Hotelier Maldives initiative – would be held on April 19 at Hulhulé Island Hotel. It serves as a networking and knowledge sharing platform and brings […]
Air France to fly to Maldives twice a week
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The French national carrier, Air France has announced it will be offering two weekly flights to Malé, from Paris-Charles de Gaulle from the 1st of November 2017. In a press statement, the airline noted that these flights will be operated by Boeing 777-200, equipped with the latest Air France travel cabins, with a capacity of […]
Ilora Foods – Innovative Tradition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ilora Foods believes in the valuable Italian culinary traditions. The company is committed to quality standards and to provide safe and sustainable meat at competitive prices. Ilora Foods is the sole distributor of Salumificio Valpolicella pork products to the Maldives. One of the most renowned cold cuts artisans of Northern Italy, Salumificio Valpolicella was established […]
Christoph Pentzlin, Executive Chef at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Christoph Pentzlin always knew that he wanted to be a chef. Growing up in Berlin, Pentzlin became intrigued by the idea of using food to create different impressions and evoke emotions in people. The decision to pursue a career in the culinary sector was a no-brainer. His career took off quickly and Pentzlin found himself […]
World’s Best Female Chef 2017 to shine at Diamonds Thudufushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]World champion Chef Ana Roš is set to be the shining beacon at the “Dining with the Stars” culinary extravaganza at Diamonds Resorts Thudufushi, the Planhotel Hospitality Group announces. The hotel group joined forces with Jeunes Restaurateures d Èurope (JRE) to celebrate the third edition of this successful culinary extravaganza this February. “This exciting enterprise, […]
