Moody’s assigns first sovereign credit rating to Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The global credit ratings agency Moody’s has assigned a first-time local and foreign currency issuer rating of B2 with a stable investment outlook to the Maldives. According to the agency, with its sovereign credit rating, Maldives became the fifth smallest nation by GDP that the agency’s Investor Service rates. Maldives is also one of the […]
Hotelier Maldives partners with Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives has become the media partner for the first Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC) to be held at the Hilton Colombo in Sri Lanka from 27-29 November 2016. The conference, organised by Bench Events in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Club (SLTC), will attract an international audience of senior figures and decision-makers […]
Hulhule Island Hotel celebrates Best Culinary Establishment award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) has won the Best Culinary Establishment award at the recently concluded Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives Culinary Challenge. The hotel also won several awards in various categories including 4 Top Honours’ trophies, 5 gold medals, 9 silver medals and 18 bronze medals. “This being the seventh time Hulhule Island Hotel […]
BBM and Hotel Asia hosts culinary masterclass with chef Gert Klötzke
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A culinary masterclass with veteran Swedish chef Gert Klötzke took place at the Hulhule Island Hotel on Thursday, 1 September ahead of the upcoming Hotel Asia Exhibition and Culinary Challenge. Over 120 chefs from 42 resorts attended the class, which began with a briefing session by veteran chef and project director of the Hotel Asia […]
LUX* South Ari Atoll: now in beach house chic
The multi-award winning property of LUX* Resorts & Hotels has opened its doors for guests on the 1st of September after a complete refurbishment of its flagship property in Maldives, LUX* South Ari Atoll, “entirely reimagined in stunning beach house chic”.
Maldives wins ‘Best Island’ title at the Condé Nast Traveller, Readers’ Travel Awards 2016
Maldives has won the ‘Best Island’ award at the Conde’ Nast Traveller Reader’s Travel Awards.
Withholding Tax and tourism sector GST moves online
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has on Monday issued a ruling mandating the online filing and payment of Withholding Tax and tourism sector GST.
GCC travellers expected to increase during Eid holidays
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With an extended 5-day Eid al-Adha holiday period to be observed in the majority of GCC countries, arrivals from the GCC market is expected to increase during the holiday period which is expected to fall on the 10 to 15 September 2016. While the GCC market only comprise of a 3 per cent market share […]
Match of a lifetime to boost staff morale at Jumeirah Vittaveli
Jumeirah Vittaveli organised a futsal match yesterday in honor of visiting retired footballer Roberto Ayala, the Argentinian defender.
Organisers gear up for 12th edition of Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 12th edition of the annual Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge will be held from 5 to 7 September. This year’s event is once again supported by the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives along with the Sri Lanka – Maldives Bilateral Business Council and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka. This […]
An analysis of demand and supply in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visitor arrivals and major indicators Maldives has been maintaining its position as one of the most attractive holiday destinations in 2016 with an average arrival growth rate of 1.7% for inbound international tourists in the first half of the year 2016. The year began with a strong performance with a growth rate of 11.7% on […]
Motions of the Ocean – Xander Parish and The Mariinsky Ballet Company perform at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi
Xander Parish and the Mariinsky Theater performers bring ballet to the Maldives, at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi
