Revenue Management Workshop to be Organized by IDeaS and Hotelier Maldives
A Revenue Management Concept Workshop is to be organized by IDeaS and Hotelier Maldives in association with Champa Central Hotel. The evolution of the revenue management has been one of 2016’s top trending topics in hospitality industry. As the industry propels forward with better insights and more informed strategic opportunities, there’s also been a marked […]
Careers: Ahmed Hussain – Restaurant Supervisor at Makunudu Island
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ahmed Hussain hails from Fuahmulak and has spent most of his life in hospitality. 2016 marks the 34th year since he joined the industry, yet he seems as eager to carry on as a man half his age. Ahmed’s schooling was completed in the early 80’s on his native island. Tourism was expanding its footprint […]
Hotels and resorts gear up for festive period
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotels and resorts across the Maldives are preparing to usher in the festive period with special activities for guests to celebrate Christmas and New Year. The end of the year is traditionally the busiest time of the year for the tourism industry, coinciding with the holidays and the peak season. From 19 December to 2 […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli appoints new Executive Committee Members
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has made a number of senior leadership appointments; Benedict Hopkins as the Director of Finance, Lijo John as the Director of Revenue Management and Mike Audrain as Director of Human Resources. Amit Majumder, the General Manager of Jumeirah Vittaveli, said: “A strong team is made of dedicated and experienced professionals and therefore I […]
Coco Collection appoints new Group General Manager and Head of Sales and Marketing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Collection has appointed Antony Paton as its Group General Manager and Andrew Ashmore as the Head of Sales and Marketing. As the Group General Manager, Antony Paton will oversee the operations of all three properties in the portfolio. With 40 years of experience, knowledge and background of the travel and hospitality industry, Paton’s recent […]
Sri Lanka announces plans for Tourism Development Zones
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka has announced plans to attract tourists back to the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ with the launch of themed tourism development zones, a public-private sector initiative backed by the Ministry of Lands, the Ministry of Tourism and the Sri Lanka Tourism Club, a government-recognised group of industry leaders. More than eight ‘themed international […]
Kandholhu Maldives introduces Dhivehi Raha degustation menu, starlit cinema
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandholhu Maldives has introduced a Dhivehi Raha (Maldivian Taste) degustation menu and set up a starlit cinema on the beach for its guests. The five-course degustation menu was pioneered by Executive Chef Mickaël Farina. Designed to showcase the best of Maldivian cuisine, it will be served in a perfect setting on the beach to the […]
Kuramathi and Maafushivaru achieve Travelife Gold certification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuramathi Maldives and its sister property, Maafushivaru has won the Travelife Gold award for their sustainability efforts. Kuramathi’ first attained the Travelife Gold status in 2013. Following a new audit this year under more stringent regulations, the resort has been awarded gold status for the second time. This sets the benchmark even higher for Kuramathi […]
Exploring Maldivian marine life without diving or snorkeling
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best Dives Maldives is offering resorts the possibility of providing a new kind of experience to their guests. The company’s first semi submarine, which is in the shape of a bright red fish with a huge smile on its face, was unveiled earlier this year and according Best Dives’ General Manager Eric van Melis, three […]
Careers: Ahmed Rifau, Director of Operations, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives sat down with Ahmed Rifau for a chat about his 23 years in the hospitality industry. Starting at the bottom rung, Rifau’s passion for the industry and his thirst for knowledge coupled with hard work has helped him rise to the position of Operations Director at the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi. “Growing up […]
Maldives scoops 6 global awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Maldivian properties won global recognition at the World Luxury Hotel Awards held on the 29th of October at the St. Regis Doha, Qatar. Additionally, Maldives proved its stronghold as a world class destination with big wins in the regional and continental categories as well. The six properties which won global prizes at the WLHA […]
A Night of the Stars – World’s Most Brilliant Hotels Shine at Haute Grandeur Awards Gala
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Haute Grandeur Global Hotel AwardsTM crowned the finest hotels from around the world during a dazzling Awards Gala Ceremony hosted at the magnificent Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, on 20 October 2016. Glamour, opulence and acclamation define the annual Haute Grandeur Awards Gala Ceremony. This prestigious event is one of the most anticipated evenings […]
