Patisserie Art with Sebastian Pettersson at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Under the palm trees on Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa’s white sandy beaches in the Maldives, the sweet life in paradise becomes an absolute hotspot for dessert lovers in the fall: from 27 October to 10 November 2019, the award-winning Swedish pâtissier Sebastian Pettersson is spoiling the luxury residence guests with its sweet temptations. He […]
Accor Group launches the most generous all-inclusive resort in the Maldives: Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort
Set amidst 18 hectares of lush tropical flora and fauna on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort will open its doors today. The all-inclusive resort boasts 122 decadent villas, including two exclusive Aqua Villas featuring bedrooms submerged beneath the turquoise waters for a truly memorable experience of the region’s marine life up close. […]
W Maldives celebrates 13th anniversary!
The Maldives is a luxurious bucket list destination and we are conveying this vision through fashion, fuel, music, and design activations. W Maldives targets a hip and young at heart vibe that delivers moments. Initiating approachable luxury through fun-filled healthy lifestyle choices like sunrise yoga, private dinners, and celebratory once in a lifetime events. On […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced Christmas and New Year 2019-20 festive activities
Although it is still late summer, Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced an amazing festive programme to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2019-20. Discovery of pristine beaches, amazing refreshments, fun activities for kids and plenty of quality relaxation for adults can be expected by the guests! The spacious and award-winning all-pool villa resort in the […]
Overview of tourist accommodation facilities in the Maldives: Hotels and guesthouses
The unique and natural beauty of the Maldives coupled with the one-island-one-resort concept attracts droves of tourists to the luxury destination, but it is not solely dedicated for the affluent traveller—the country offers various types of accommodation options catering to a diverse range of preferences; from luxury to budget travellers and backpackers, etc. These facilities […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Bridging the Skills Gap & Women in Hospitality
While tourism directly accounts for nearly 40% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the Maldives, employment in the tourism sector is dominated by the expatriate workforce. Despite the 45 to 55 quota regulatory requirement ratio for local to expatriate staff, there is a huge gap in reaching this figure, and the number of women working […]
Hotel Sales Negotiating Training, Circa 2020
As a conference speaker and trainer, I am finding that one of my most requested topics lately is hotel sales negotiating techniques. Based on the initial inquiries received, I get the impression that many hotel leaders still view negotiating as being a separate part of the selling process such as it was originally taught in […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives launches reef-friendly sunscreen!
The reef-friendly sunscreen has been launched by Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives. They encourage the divers and snorkellers to use the reef-safe sunscreen as it protects marine life from the adverse effects of two harmful chemicals, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate. Thus, will help to protect the precious coral life. The resident marine biologist at the resort, Peter […]
This autumn enjoy Mediterranean flavours with Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives’ innovative menu ‘Pesto, Pistou’
With the launch of Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives’ latest global menu – ‘Pesto, Pistou’, international guests and local residents are invited to savour the flavours of the Mediterranean, this autumn. For a brand synonymous with culinary excellence for over seventy years, the expert chefs at Mövenpick have perfected a new and innovative variety of pesto’s […]
‘Minus 6 Meters’ at OZEN by Atmosphere
The brand-new underwater restaurant at OZEN by Atmosphere opened the doors to an unparalleled, immersive dining experience. ‘Minus 6 Meters’ – M6m is the first underwater restaurant within the South Malé Atoll and the first in the Maldives to be included on an all-inclusive plan. M6m: an open sea venue that’s truly a world away, […]
VARU by Atmosphere appoints Utkarsh Faujdar as General Manager
Dynamic and fast-growing Indian Ocean Hotels & Resorts group Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts appoints Utkarsh Faujdar as the General Manager for the newest property under the group: VARU by Atmosphere which is due to open on October 2019. With a three-decade-long career in the hospitality industry, Utkarsh has been the General Manager for the renowned […]
Curio Collection of Hilton Debuts in the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives South East Asia
Located in the idyllic Emboodhoo Lagoon, SAii Lagoon Maldives is part of the first and only integrated resort and game-changing retreat of CROSSROADS Maldives. SAii Lagoon Maldives’ opening also marks Hilton’s Curio Collection debut in South East Asia and Hilton’s third Curio Collection in the Asia Pacific. The resort will be Hilton’s third property in […]
