MINOR Hotels wrap up fifth conducive Explorer School Leavers Programme
The foundation of MINOR Hotels’ efforts in contributing to the community of the Maldives lies in its comprehensive 12-month Explorer School Leavers Programme. Dedicated to developing the youth of the Maldives, by introducing them to the ever-growing hotel industry; the programme is a blend of on-the-job training and online or classroom training. The curriculum of […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives To Host Michelin Star Chef Lars Van Galen To Offer Elevated Dining Experience
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives Will Host Michelin Star Chef Lars Van Galen from August 7th to 13th, 2019 to present an exciting degustation menu at one of the most exquisite outlets of the resort, FireDOOR. Since 2012 he owns and run 1 hotel and 2 restaurants Tuindorphotel & Restaurant’ t Lansink* and Restaurant Ledeboer (Bib […]
A vacation hideaway by Miaja Design Group and Onestop
Accessible by private speedboat from Malé, the sinuous lines of LUX* North Malé Atoll evokes the silhouette of a superyacht at first glance—bringing a breath of fresh air to the Maldivian landscape with a cutting-edge design courtesy of Miaja Design Group and Onestop. “The whole concept began with a question,” says Isabelle Miaja, the interior […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli’s General Manager, Amit Majumder moves to a new role in Dubai
Jumeirah Vittaveli announces that its General Manager, Amit Majumder, has been appointed as Vice President, Boutique Resorts, for Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. Majumder will start his new role effective August 15, and be based in Dubai at Jumeirah’s headquarters. His new mandate will include oversight of Jumeirah Vittaveli, as well as the development of expansion […]
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 […]
