How to use online learning to develop your career in the hospitality industry
While working in the hospitality industry it can be hard to gain the qualifications you need to develop your career further, but UDOL can offer you the flexibility to do this.
Exclusive: M.U. Maniku – Crafting a Legacy
In a career spanning several decades, M.U. Maniku has remained at the forefront of innovation and is dedicated to his vision of making the Maldives a leading international tourist destination.
Soneva Jani to open in October
Soneva Jani (meaning wisdom in Sanskrit) is in the final stages of development on the island of Medhufaru. Part of a five-island cluster in the northern Noonu atoll, the resort is located within a 5.6 kilometer crystal blue lagoon.
International tourism valued at $1.4 trillion
Global tourism revenue grew by 3.6 per cent in 2015 on the back of a 4.4 percent increase in international arrivals, according to preliminary figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
W Maldives presents FIT with Tara Stiles
W Hotels Worldwide brings back its fitness programme, FIT with Tara Stiles to the Maldives.
New Openings: Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat
It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve done this before, the excitement of travelling by seaplane, seeing the sparkling waters below never gets old.
‘Google Trips’ app in the pipeline
Google is planning to release a new travel app named ‘Google Trips’ with user-generated information on holiday destinations and tourist activities.
Industry Expert: Storytelling – A key to hotel marketing success
Here’s how to get more than your fair share of business in your market.
Conrad Maldives launches ‘A Maldives Island Adventure’
Following the launch of Hilton HHonors Access in Asia Pacific, Conrad Maldives Rangali has unveiled ‘A Maldives Island Adventure’, an exciting new experience that can be redeemed using Hilton HHonors Points.
The Swiss Institute of Hospitality and Banking launched in Sri Lanka
The Swiss Institute of Hospitality and Banking was launched in Sri Lanka on Thursday with plans to invest US$20 million in the next four years.
Occupancy rate declines in December 2014
The occupancy rate of the Maldivian tourism industry declined from 76% in December 2013 to 74% in December 2014,
Tourist Arrivals Reach 1.2 Million in 2014
The number of tourist arrivals reached 1,204,857 in 2014, marginally surpassing the tourism ministry’s target of 1.2 million visitors during the year.
