What best suits Chinese visitors to the Maldives?
Around 300,000 Chinese tourists visited the Maldives in 2018, representing around 0.02 per cent of all the 162 million trips originating from Mainland China. These travellers are divided into two groups; big package tour groups spilling out of coach buses for sightseeing, shopping and endless selfies, and small groups of self-organised tourists, mostly younger, English-speaking […]
Liquid Pvt Ltd unveils Maldives’ first Nespresso showroom
Liquid Pvt Ltd has unveiled Maldives’ first Nespresso showroom. The outlet, located at M. Dhoores, Orchid Magu in Malé City, welcomed its first customers on June 15. Since 2009, Nespresso products are exclusively marketed and distributed in the Maldives by Liquid Pvt Ltd. The new Nespresso showroom offers a layout and design that intensifies the […]
TODDY: The untold story of Maldives
Toddy Inc. is a 100% locally owned company, specialising in the trade of souvenir apparel, that began as a mere past time between two brothers Ahmed ‘Riya’ Riyaz & Mohamed ‘Faya’ Fayaz. Following its registration in 2009, the brand was launched in 2011 at ‘Toddy Kuda Bandos Beach 2011 (TKBB 11).’ “Old x-rays, a box […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Presentation by Shivendra Selvam, STR
Shivendra Selvam is the Account Manager – Central & South Asia for STR. He graduated from the Institute of Hotel Management – Aurangabad with an Honours in Hospitality Management and previously worked for Taj Hotels Resorts and Safaris. Shivendra’s responsibilities at STR includes account management and client servicing for Central and South Asia. He is […]
Coco Collection wants a summer intern to help rescue sea turtles
Coco Collection has launched an internship as part of its continuing partnership with the Olive Ridley Project – a charity that works to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect sea turtles in the surrounding Baa Atoll. The lucky competition winner will be flown out to Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu for two weeks in August, where they will […]
Riyan
The name itself portrays an important aspect in architecture: Riyan (27”) is the most convenient size traditionally used in architecture and primary linear measurement in building houses and boats. And it is at the core of the services offered at Riyan Pvt Ltd – a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm based in the Maldives – with over […]
Cenizaro’s second property in Maldives is now open
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ second property in the Maldives, is now welcoming its first guests. Set on Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the property is adjacent to Cenizaro’s first property, the Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi. The two resorts are connected by a bridge – enabling guests to travel between the two with […]
Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives bags Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel 2019 title
Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives has bagged the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel 2019 for the second consecutive time at the World Travel Awards held in Mauritius. Holiday Inn® Resort Kandooma Maldives is located two-thirds down the southeastern edge of the South Malé Atoll. “We are thrilled to have won this award for […]
Adaaran Resorts Maldives’ Tharaka Appuhamy bags Stellier Award in HR
Tharaka Appuhamy, Assistant General Manager for Talent Management & Quality Assurance at Adaaran Resorts Maldives, has been recognised as the ‘South Asia Human Resources Hotelier of the Year 2019’ at the Stellier Awards. Adaaran Resorts Maldives, the Maldivian sector of Aitken Spence Hotels, believes the award is a testament to his hard work and dedication […]
Jalboot Maldives to manage the first-ever international berth yacht marina at CROSSROADS Maldives
Jalboot Holdings LLC, initially established in 2013 by Emirates Consortium LLC in the cosmopolitan capital of UAE, is an outstanding collective contributor of vessel design, construction and operation of sightseeing and premium passenger ferry services. From its initial standpoint, the company has made its mark at the top tier of the marine transport service industry […]
illy Barista Training by SIMDI: Perfecting the art of making the perfect cup
SIMDI, the authorised distributor of illy in the Maldives, conducted a barista training programme for its team members and three resorts. As the authorised dealer of the Italian brand, SIMDI takes special care to keep its team and clients in touch with the brand and its history, ultimately to serve the blend at its finest. […]
Top five revenue management and distribution tips for 2019
Adapt and evolve: forget about practice In his book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell popularised what became known as the 10,000-hour rule, by documenting the lives of successful people such as Bill Gates, Mozart and the Beatles. “Ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness”, he wrote, inspired by the work of Daniel Levitin, the […]
