Timothy Sawyer, CEO and Managing Director, Bank of Maldives
Hotelier Maldives had an exclusive interview with Timothy Sawyer, who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Bank of Maldives Plc (BML) in July, 2019. In his interview, Tim talked about the current trends within the Maldivian banking sector and how Bank of Maldives managed to maintain its status as the […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives promotes Kapil Mathur as Director of Sales
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has promoted Kapil Mathur as Director of Sales. With his strong knowledge in the field of sales, revenue management and reservations, Kapil quickly developed within the company. Starting his career with The Oberoi, New Delhi, India, Kapil worked in the front office and gradually progressed into reservations followed by revenue and […]
Hussain Thoufeeq Ali, Managing Director, Silver Sands Pvt. Ltd.
The Maldives tourism industry came to life in 1972 with the introduction of 60 tourist beds in two resort islands. Since then, tourism has been flourishing in the country for over four decades now. However, the recent influx of international chain hotels and guesthouses has opened up the Maldives tourism industry from its previous base […]
Manta Air – Travel short-haul in style
Manta Air began its operations in the Maldives earlier last year on February 24, to cater to the growing demand for domestic carriers shuttling tourists between the international airports and domestic airports scattered across the country. Today, Manta Air flies to and from Velana International Airport and the domestic airports in Dhaalu Atoll Kudahuvadhoo, Kooddoo […]
Levo Restaurant – Pioneering the way for women working in the food and beverage industry
The Maldives welcomes its first-ever restaurant led entirely by a team of women. The conglomerate, SIMDI Group, has initiated its brand new project, LEVO Restaurant and Azuvia Hotel – a project backed entirely by women, from the management to the service, to the kitchen. This groundbreaking concept encompasses the vision of Dr Shakeela, who sought […]
Coconut Spa: Rest and Relaxation, the tropical island way
Coconut Spa first opened its doors in the Maldives almost two decades ago, in December 2002. Yet, its unique brand of beauty and cosmetic therapy, inspired by a fusion of Balinese and Indian Ocean island cultures, is still as fresh today as it was then. Coconut Spa at Reethi Beach Resort blends seamlessly into its […]
Vakkaru Maldives Pledges Support for the Australia Bushfire Crisis
Vakkaru Maldives has pledged support for the Australian bushfire crisis and is hosting a charity dinner on Saturday 11 January to raise funds for Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES). Vakkaru General Manager, Nicholas Mason, has strong ties to Australia and said he and his team were moved by the plight of Australia and […]
AS Panel – timesaving construction solutions
From traditional palm fronds to lightweight construction (LWC) panels in today’s world, the evolution of construction material has rapidly gained with in-between solutions of mud brick, concrete brick, clay brick and steel. Al Shaali group, originating from the metropolis of UAE, is one of the most innovative manufacturers of yachts and boats in the region. […]
Auditing the Auditors, part I of III
A Report Card on Independent Quality Assurance by Steven Ferry Don Quixote tilted his lance at windmills: we tilt ours at service standards that do not meet expectations, which is why I am spending a perfectly beautiful Florida spring Sunday inside, banging away on the keyboard when sensible people are beaching, sailing, or golfing. We […]
Euro Marketing; Platinum Sponsor, GM Forum 2020
Euro Marketing Pvt Ltd will once again be a Platinum Sponsor of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum series. The fifth GM Forum will take place on 2nd April 2020 at Crossroads. Maldives based Euro Marketing Pvt Ltd is one of the largest suppliers of non-alcoholic beverages, chocolates, confectionery items and snacks to the Maldives resort […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation by Treetop Hospital
At last year’s Hotelier Maldives GM Forum, Ibthishama Ahmed Saeed, Director of Business Development at Treetop Hospital (TTH), gave a presentation on the services provided by TTH. Designed to be an internationally competent healthcare facility, TTH is one of the finest and premier tertiary healthcare hospitals in the Maldives. The hospital is commited to exceptional […]
UNWTO Launches second edition of the Global Report on Women in Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) launched the second edition of the Global Report on Women in Tourism on 6 November 2019. The Global Report on Women in Tourism 2010 provided the first look and a baseline study on the situation of women working in the tourism sector. The second edition of the report considers how […]
