Resort Sublease Legal Inadequacies
Sublease of resort properties is a common occurrence in the Maldives tourism industry. In the past half century, a significant share of tourism development is directly attributable to the creative gymnastics of sublease holders. Subleases happen in two forms: sublease of an operational resort; and sublease of a virgin island. In the last twelve months […]
MATI Hosted 33rd Annual General Meeting and Book Launch
On February 19, 2023, The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) hosted its 33rd annual general meeting at Kurumba Maldives. The meeting was well attended by over 96 members. The meeting commenced with opening remarks by MATI’s Chairman, Mr. Mohamed Umar Maniku. The Vice Chairman Mr. Hussain Afeef and Secretary General Mr. Ahmed Nazeer also […]
Helen Bolton Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Mirihi Island Resort
Helen Bolton has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Mirihi Island Resort. Bolton will oversee the strategy and sales for the resort. Bolton joins Mirihi with over 20 years of hospitality, sales and marketing experience in the Maldives. Bolton has worked for several internationally branded 5-star properties, including Conrad Rangali, Lux, Kanuhura, […]
Revenue from Tourism Land Rent Increased 12.5%
In January 2023, the revenue from the tourism land rent increased by 12.5% compared to the same period last year. Last month the state collected MVR 6.1 million in tourism land rent. Last year, the government proposed an amendment to the Tourism Act that would reduce resort land rent. The amendment would have cut USD […]
19 Maldivian Resorts Awarded 4 or 5 Stars in 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards
19 Maldivian resorts were awarded either 4 or 5 stars in the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards. The Forbes Travel Guide is the largest independent, global rating agency for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships. Every Star Rating is given through an objective, independent process. The Forbes Travel Guide began in 1958, […]
Women in Hospitality: Corinna Luebbe
Corinna Luebbe is the Cluster General Manager of Taj Maldives overseeing the operations of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa. With a career spanning over 25 years and across continents, Corrina brings her rich international experience to the Maldives. Besides a hotelier, Corinna is a community champion, scuba diver […]
Trends in Demographics and Preferences Among Travelers to Maldives
The Visitor Survey conducted by The Ministry of Tourism captures the opinions and preference of travelers to Maldives. The most recent survey was carried out at the Departure Terminal of Velana International Airport between 30th August 2022 and 12th September 2022. The survey identifies trends in traveler’s demographics and preferences. Understanding who is coming to […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Awarded Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Award
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises. The resort’s excellence in hospitality is unquestionable as The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, received this honor during its first full year of operation. “We are incredibly honored to receive […]
Government to Relinquish Shangri-La Villingili Stakes
Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa is a three-km-long archipelago studded with 147 villas and over 12-hectares of lush foliage. The Hong-Kong multinational hospitality brand was developed in Addu through collaborative investments of Addu Investment Pvt (70 percent) and the government of Maldives (30 percent). Last month – during a visit to Addu City – President […]
Chef of the Month: Mohamed Mushaf
Mohamed Mushaf is the Junior Sous Chef at Crossroads Maldives Growing up in Addu City, Feydhoo, Mushaf finished his O’ levels with no clear idea of what he wanted to do, just a knowledge that A’ levels would be a waste of his time, which resulted him drifting around until his mother pushed him into […]
Booking Trends For Visitors To Maldives
The Ministry of Tourism conducts a visitors survey to profile and capture the opinions of international travelers on their experiences in Maldives. The most recent survey was carried out at the Departure Terminal of Velana International Airport between 30th August 2022 and 12th September 2022, recording 1605 respondents from various nationalities. Among many things, the […]
FHAM Dates Announced for May 2023
Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) has announced the dates for the next exhibition will be held on May 8-10, 2023 in Hulhumale Central Park. FHAM is the premier international hospitality trade fair in the Maldives. Interested exhibitors are invited to book stalls now to showcase their latest products, services and innovations. FHAM is also […]
