Anni Hood confirmed as a keynote speaker for Hotelier Maldives Wellness Summit 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anni Hood, a leading global wellness consultant, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at Hotelier Maldives’ Wellness Summit 2017. The summit, an initiative of the country’s only magazine dedicated to hospitality and business, will be held on 22 February 2017. She will speak alongside keynote speaker Jesper Hougaard – Founder and Managing Director of […]
BML reaffirms commitment to expand presence around the country
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has reaffirmed its commitment expand its presence and support local communities. Noting that the company finished 2016 with strong gains, the national bank announced its plan to invest MVR 300 million this year to further expand into the atolls. Emphasizing that BML is re-investing its profits in local communities, CEO & Managing […]
Fashion and Sensibility from Uniforms Unlimited
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Uniforms Unlimited is a pioneer in the uniforms industry. Recognizing the importance of well-turned out staff, UU has been making finely-cut and well-stitched uniforms for over 25 years. Today, we are one of the leading uniform Designers and manufactures in India. Currently, there is a growing trend of Designer Uniforms especially for the Resorts in […]
Sun Siyam property recognised among top 25 luxury hotels in Sri Lanka
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka’s Sun Aqua Pasikudah, operated by Maldivian company Sun Siyam Resorts has been recognized among the best by TripAdvisor Travelers’ choice Award 2017 and Booking.com Guest Review Awards 2016. The Travelers’ Choice Award is based on millions of reviews from travelers all around the world on an annual basis. Sun Aqua Pasikudah was chosen […]
Sustainability Spotlight: Green Fins
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This week we highlight, GREEN FINS, originally initiated by UNEP under the Regional Seas programme as part of the effort to increase public awareness and management practices that will benefit the conservation of coral reefs and reduce unsustainable tourism practices. It is overseen by the Coral Reef Unit of UNEP based in Bangkok in collaboration […]
Ministry of Tourism revises the ratio of staff facilities developed
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Ministry of Tourism has revised the ratio of staff facilities to be developed in tourist resorts to 1:1.5. In a circular issued Wednesday, the Tourism Ministry informed that the ratio was revised from 1:2.1 to maintain a minimum of 1:1.5, which is the total number of staff at a tourist resort calculated at 1.5 […]
JA Manafaru ranked among world’s top 10 hotels
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]JA Manafaru in Haa Alif Atoll has been ranked among the world’s top 10 hotels, in the 15th Annual TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards 2017. Kandolhu Maldives in North Ari Atoll took the 11th spot, right after JA Manafaru, to be the only two Maldivian properties in this year’s top 25 hotels in the world listing. […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli gears up for Valentine’s Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The natural beauty of Maldives perfectly complements the romantic moments guests will be able to enjoy this Valentine’s Day at Jumeirah Vittaveli as couples will be able to spend this special day in the most romantic of settings. If love is a journey, it definitely starts with a romantic dinner. For the beginning of the […]
2nd edition of THINC Sri Lanka to take place this February
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2nd edition of Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place on 7 and 8 February 2017, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. THINC Sri Lanka aims to be the region’s premier event for the hospitality and tourism industry. Sri Lanka has been increasingly gaining significance in the […]
Robinson Club and Kuredu Island Resort wins TUI HOLLY Award 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Robinson Club Maldives and Kuredu Island Resort and Spa has been awarded the TUI Holly Award 2017, the highest accolade awarded to a TUI Hotel. Additionally, five properties, including Safari Island, Kuramathi Island Resort, Meeru Island Resort and Spa, Robinson Club Maldives and Kuredu Island Resort and Spa received the TUI TOP Quality Award for […]
Dhaalu Airport opens next month
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dhaalu Airport, located in Dhaalu Atoll, will open next month according to the airport’s main developer Riolo Group. The airport was developed by reclaiming land from the Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo lagoon and according to local news sources, approximately USD 20 million were invested in the project. The preparations for the opening next month are underway and […]
Government opens up for internship and apprenticeship programs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ministry of Tourism jointly with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Education has opened up applications for tourism establishments to jointly conduct internship and apprenticeship programs in tourist resorts. According to the Ministry of Tourism, these programs are designed in a way which is beneficial to both its facilitators as well as […]
