Jumeirah Vittaveli announces opening of Royal Residence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is set to unveil its much anticipated Royal Residence in January 2017. The 5-bedroom / 6-bathroom retreat will cover 3,500 square metres and include a private beach, two pools, and a private arrival jetty. “The Royal Residence adds another dimension of luxury to Jumeirah Vittaveli. This completely self-sufficient hideaway includes its own arrival […]
Your Human Resource Asset: Cultural Challenge or Champion?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has evolved into a destination of choice for thousands of international and regional visitors over the past few decades, which has had a profound impact on the country’s economy, most markedly on the indispensable Human Resource asset. This growth in Human Resources has evidenced its own particular set of challenges, as well as […]
The GM’s View: Scott Bowen, Mercure Kooddoo Maldives & Pullman Maamutaa Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Scott Bowen is the general manager for Mercure Kooddoo Maldives & Pullman Maamutaa Maldives. Mercure Kooddoo is set to open early next year while Pullman Maamutaa is scheduled to open in 2018. In this interview with Hotelier Maldives, Bowen talks about his approach to management, how his previous experiences come into play in his current […]
MEGA Maldives Airlines introduces Boeing 737-800 to its fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MEGA Maldives Airlines has introduced a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet as part of its fleet modernisation drive. According to the airline,the aircraft is just over 4 years old with 12 business class seats and 156 economy class seats with the latest Boeing Sky™ interior and new extra fuel saving “split scimitar” winglets. It […]
MWSC opens showroom for high-end business products
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Water and Sewerage Company has opened a new showroom in Male’ City to showcase their impressive high-end business products. A special ceremony was held in Male’ on September 28 to officially open the flagship store. Addressing the function, Managing Director of MWSC, Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed highlighted that the opening of the showroom will […]
AHTIC will scrutinise Tourism Investment in Sri Lanka
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourism Investment in Sri Lanka will be one of the topics discussed at the inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC). Organised by Bench Events, the conference will be held from 27 to 29 November at the Hilton Colombo. “Tourism insiders believe there has never been a better time to explore investment in Sri […]
Bandos Maldives launches Coral Gardening Project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate World Tourism Day, Bandos Maldives has launched a Coral Gardening Project for visitors. “The Bandos house reef is one of the best in North Male’ Atoll and a point of pride for the resort. This initiative is in line with the company’s Environmental Stewardship core value”, the resort said in a press statement. […]
World Tourism Day 2016: Tourism leaders commit to advance Universal Accessibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over 500 delegates from 60 countries convened in Bangkok, Thailand, to take part in the Official Celebrations of the World Tourism Day this year dedicated to the theme ‘Tourism for all: Promoting Universal Accessibility.’ Policy frameworks, capacity building, business strategies and awareness raising have been some of the areas tackled during the week of events […]
Maldives Marine Expo 2016 opens at Hulhumale’
The third edition of Maldives Marine Expo 2016 opened yesterday at the Hulhumale’ marina area.
Chinese outbound tourism slows down but there’s no need to panic says research institute COTRI
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chinese outbound tourism growth slowed down by 3% in the first half of 2016, but there’s no need to panic says China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI), the world’s leading organisation for consulting, training, research and other services related to the Chinese outbound tourism market. COTRI is a privately organised and independent institute established in […]
Tourism for All: Promoting Universal Accessibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today marks the World Tourism Day, and countries across the globe are celebrating with a common theme set by the United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation on ‘Tourism for all – promoting universal accessibility’. In his message on the occasion, Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki Moon noted that with almost 1.2 billion people […]
City Investments: The Story of a Baker
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]City Investments is a group of companies which caters to the food and beverage community in the Maldives. Having started business in the early 2000’s, Chairman Ali Faheem has worked tirelessly for the company to become what it is today. Founded by Ali Faheem (Chairman) and Mohamed Latheef (Managing Director), the duo was later joined […]
