GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation on hotel safety & security
Looking back at the past 30 years, GM Forum 2019 featured a keynote address on the trends of hotel safety and security in the Maldives, presented by Hervirender Pal Singh, the Area Director for Global Safety & Security-South Asia, Marriot International. According to Singh’s findings, a total of 387 people lost their lives in the […]
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa to host Thai Pavilion pop-up
An adherence to authentic flavours by Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is set to place the highly-revered Thai Pavilion on Maldives’ culinary map. Thai Pavilion will bring Taj’s most exotic cuisines to the Maldives as a pop-up event from August 6-17. The Thai Pavilion was introduced over 25 years ago after intensive cuisine and culture […]
Asia Pacific Sustainability Trends 2019
Horwath HTL and Greenview published the third Asia Pacific Survey of Hotel Sustainability Trends with in-depth research on key sustainability practices within the region, giving a special focus on where the hotels in the region stand in relation to energy and water consumption. Highlighting on the fact that sustainability has confirmed to be an environmental, […]
The BULLEIT Bar at Kuredu; First-ever speakeasy bar in the Indian Ocean
Sensory experiences and the ambience are the spotlights when you walk into a bar to drink and chill. Those concealed speakers playing mood-setting music, the mesmeric lighting and yes, the perfectly placed crafts on walls and ceilings will definitely stimuli your experience. KUREDU BAR-SCENE – Mixed, Shaken & Stirred! For a memorable holiday, the dash […]
Michael Phelps XCEED swim goggles by Sea Gear
In this edition, we are going to review the Michael Phelps XCEED swim goggles. The record-breaking Olympian Michael Phelps and his long-term swim coach Bob Bowman have introduced a swim gear brand. How did this brand emerge? Being experts in training and competing at the highest levels of elite swimming for several years, Phelps and […]
Dusit Thani Maldives – ‘the town in heaven’
Originating from the ‘Land of Smiles’ a.k.a. Thailand, and spanning over 65 years in service, Dusit International speaks for itself. From its gracious Thai hospitality, coupled with little touches of Thai culture, Dusit International is harmonious in the name it has created for itself globally. Amongst its most well-known properties, Dusit Thani Maldives, that translates […]
Five ways to drive incremental revenue to your hotel
In last year’s article on hotel ancillary revenue, we shared insider tips on how to generate extra revenue at your hotel or resort. We explained, among other things, how to upsell and cross-sell your services and how to leverage underutilised areas to increase revenue. These main strategies will stay relevant during the coming years, but […]
Sales “steps” and “funnels” are so 1990s; Here’s what it takes for hotel sales success in 2019
While the hotel sales environment has completely transformed, hotel sales training models seem to be stuck in the 1990s. When I meet hotel leaders at industry conferences it seems most recognise the profound changes such as the emergence of third-party planners and the migration to online RFP tools (CVENT, CVB Platforms and social sites such […]
CRESTIAL: Style, performance and value
CRESTIAL® brand of faucets, showers and accessories, created in 2000, a Singapore brand with international appeal and German heritage, is poised to make a difference in the future of lifestyle, home décor and design, building and home supplies. CRESTIAL has a tradition of passion and love for performance and it all began with Peter Klaus […]
Aboobakuru Qasim, Manager – Human Resources, Sun Island Resort & Spa
Aboobakuru Qasim (Aboo) is the determined HR manager at Sun Island Resort and Spa. Hotelier Maldives is glad to feature an interview of Aboo in this edition. Although we are a small island nation, we have numerous industries where opportunities are abundant to youth and experienced professionals. Hotelier Maldives: What do you believe attracted you […]
Yasir Sulaiman, Manager – Concierge, One&Only Reethi Rah
Serene One&Only Reethi Rah is recognised as a favourite hot-spot for the most prestigious class of world travellers. To give a memorable stay and a perfect experience for them to reminisce on return, One&Only’s Concierge team ensures they are taken well care of during their stay. Yasir Sulaiman, Manager – Concierge expresses his experiences, opinions […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli wins big at the World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards
Jumeirah Vittaveli has bagged five awards at the 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards, celebrated this past weekend in St Petersburg, Russia. Swarna and Fenesse restaurants, as well as Talise Spa, received International recognition for the third year in a row. Swarna was recognized as “Best Indian Cuisine” and “Most Luxurious Ambience,” both as […]
