The White Fire – the plight of coral reefs
As Maldivians, our lives are closely intertwined with our environment. Most importantly and uniquely in our case, with coral reefs that we are surrounded by. However, it’s common practice to find the most unique corals taken out of their natural habitat and sold to tourists around the world. The growth of corals in a painstakingly […]
Saying ‘Yes’ to Minimalist and Natural Design in Hotels
Embracing minimalist and natural design has endless opportunities. From branding to architecture, furnishings, art, amenities, menus and more, the market for guests looking for a modest place to stay during their adventure is growing. Eliminating everything with the exception of what is absolutely necessary in all aspects of the design is the concept of minimalism. […]
Dolores Semeraro, Keynote Speaker, GM Forum 2020
Dolores Semeraro, digital marketing professional and coach, will be speaking at the upcoming GM Forum, scheduled to take place on 2nd April 2020. Covering the topic of social media, Dolores’ presentation will be titled; ‘2020: Global digital media outlook’ and will highlight how today’s digital technologies are redefining the way tourism and hospitality should reconnect with […]
A Recipe for Success: Jean-Pierre ‘JP’ Tennant, Food and Beverage Manager, Constance Halaveli
Growing up as an island boy in the serene country of Mauritius, Jean-Pierre ‘JP’ Tennant did not foresee himself working in hospitality. It all took a spin when he made a visit to his hometown during a study break, while pursuing an engineering career in Australia. JP was lured into the fascinating and dynamic hospitality […]
Registration opens for GM Forum 2020
Registration for the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2020 is now open as Perspective Pvt Ltd—the publisher of Hotelier Maldives—prepares for the event to be held at Crossroads Maldives on 2nd April 2020. The GM Forum, an annual gathering of general managers and hospitality industry stakeholders, consists of keynote speeches from industry leaders and interactive panel […]
Ahmed Saeed, General Manager, Maagiri Hotel
A PROUD VETERAN of the hospitality industry of Maldives of over 30 years, Ahmed Saeed, the General Manager of Maagiri Hotel shares his varied experiences with us. From managing resorts to hotels, he is a well-established hotelier who has been recognized by the Ministry of Tourism with an award for his distinguished service towards sustainable […]
Scent, identity and reflections of our olfactory imprint
The wind picks up the scent of the water and its surroundings. The sea breeze catapults my memories back to my Native islands; the allure of nutty coconut and the faint aroma of beach gardenia. A breeze of fresh salty air passing through semi-submerged coral reefs finds its way from the shoreline. It fills me […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives To Host Jef Schuur To Offer Elevated Dining Experience
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives Will Host Chef Jef Schuur from 10th – 19th February 2020 (10 nights service) to present an exciting degustation menu at one of the most exquisite outlets of the resort, FireDOOR. “No-Nonsense and unique” “Local meets Cosmopolitan” “We live by the seasons and every season has its own nature, its own […]
Ooredoo Maldives; Title Sponsor, GM Forum 2020
Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Hotelier Maldives as the Title Sponsor of GM Forum 2020. GM Forum is the only dedicated event for resort and hotel general managers in the Maldives. Launched in 2016 by Hotelier Maldives, the GM Forum (short for General Managers’ Forum) looks at operational challenges and solutions for Maldives’ resorts and […]
Three Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts properties are awarded with Green Globe certification
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts currently operate five resorts in the Maldives and have been committed to sustainability since their foundation. Now three of the resorts have received the Green Globe certification – OBLU Helengeli (Nov 2019); OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo (Nov 2019) and OBLU Select at Sangeli (Jan 2020). This certification is considered one […]
Six Senses Laamu Introduces Blackwater Diving in the Maldives Discover the Deep Dwellers with Deep Blue Divers
For many guests, diving at Six Senses Laamu is a special experience because of guaranteed encounters with megafauna including manta rays, sharks and turtles; common finds in the abundant dive sites of Laamu Atoll, which guests enjoy all to themselves. Now the resort’s dive center, Deep Blue Divers, is ready to present the atoll’s uniqueness […]
Reethi Faru – Encompassing the Green Dream
An Insight to the Work of Riddian Davies – Group General Manager & Commercial Director – Reethi Faru Reethi Faru, is a 4 star plus bio- luxury resort situated at a private island of Raa Atoll and is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand with more than […]
