Resorts Report Impressive January 2023 Service Charge
Following a successful festive season, resort staff received some of the highest service charges in January 2023. The first month of the year typically has the highest service charge. Irrespective of position, every resort’s staff is entitled to receive an equal amount of service charge. This January, Cheval Blanc Randheli staff received an impressive $3,540.31 […]
W Maldives Appoints Constance Chang as Director of Sales & Marketing
W Maldives appoints Constance Chang as Director of Sales & Marketing. With over a decade of experience in luxury and lifestyle hospitality, she will be responsible for driving sales and revenue growth, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and developing and implementing marketing strategies to enhance the resort’s brand awareness. Constance has an impressive track record […]
Improve Guest Hospitality Experiences by De-Anonymizing Guests
More hoteliers are understanding the difference between “guest service excellence” and “hospitality.” In short, “guest service excellence” is more demonstrative, while “hospitality” is more of a philosophy for our work-life culture — or, as true hospitality superstars know, it’s really a philosophy for living daily. Improve guest hospitality by de-anonymizing your guests. It is a word […]
Nova Maldives is Celebrating International Women’s Day
Nova Maldives is celebrating International Women’s Day and marking 8th March 2023 in style. The soulful island has crafted an array of special activities for women to recognise and honour their incredible achievements and immense contribution to the world. A special event awaits all guests as they can join a snorkelling journey with Hamna Ali. […]
Necessary Improvements to Resort Sublease Regulatory Framework
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. In the absence of any tourism law protections or specific regulatory safeguards, the resort sublease agreements are left to be governed […]
Artist Baachy Explores the Mystery of the Colour White
Ahmed Azmee, most commonly known as Baachy, is a Maldivian artist who works with mixed-media and pushes the boundaries of self-expression. With the intention of reflecting his feelings in contexts of the outside world, Baachy employs a bold and fluid approach to producing art. Typically donning a black t-shirt, Baachy works for hours on end, […]
Sandies Bathala Initiates Coral Conservation Program
Sandies Bathala initiated a coral garden conservation program. This effort is in line with the resort’s pledge to prioritize ocean conservation and protect the natural environment for future generations. Featured Image: Coral fragments at Sandies Bathala The resort’s team of marine biologists have started the first stage of the coral conservation program by establishing a […]
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, […]
