Dhivehi Insurance: Tailor-made products for the tourism sector
Dhivehi Inbound Travel Insurance for tourists The growth of the tourism industry in the Maldives is always on the next gear and the need for developed services to cater to tourists in this competitive market has become ever more present. Dhivehi Insurance is exploring the development of niche products for the insurance industry that is […]
Best-selling author Amber Rae at LUX* South Ari Atoll encourages emotional wellness and personal growth
Called a “real-life Wonder Woman”, Amber Rae is a best-selling author based in New York who works as an illustrator, entrepreneur, and speaker who encourages emotional wellness and personal growth. From May 21 to 23, 2019, Amber Rae hosted two separate workshops at LUX* South Ari Atoll. One of the workshops was customised for couples […]
Sneak peek at soon to open Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, will soon welcome guests to the heart of the South Malé Atoll with the highly-anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Set to debut on July 1, the all-villa resort spans across three private islands, providing secluded enclaves and a tranquil escape for discerning travellers complete with […]
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives: A surfer’s paradise, and so much more…
Located on the islet of Kanuoiy Huraa in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is, simply put, a surfer’s paradise. The four-star property has a perfect left break peeling along the fringe reef and into the deep channel. Surfing guests are in for a delight with exclusive access to the Pasta Point – one of […]
Over 50 graduate from Four Seasons Maldives’ Hospitality Apprenticeship programme
51 apprentices have graduated from the Four Seasons Resorts Maldives’ Apprenticeship programme 2019. 27 apprentices from Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru and 24 from Four Seasons Kuda Huraa raised their diplomas at the convocation ceremony held at the Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall, ready to launch into hospitality careers. Alongside the Class of 2019, 66 new first-year apprentices […]
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts announces Maldives and Sri Lanka expansion
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has announced expansion plans with four more properties across the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Since inception in 2013, the Indian Ocean-based hospitality brand has seen rapid expansion within different market segments, and currently operates four properties in the Maldives. It is set to unveil its fifth property, VARU by Atmosphere, in […]
Keiretsu: Road to 2025
As the world traverses on an unstoppable voyage into the digital era of tomorrow, Keiretsu is at the vanguard of the charge into the days of the future. Innovation, intelligence and futuristic views led by a team of visionaries have turned the company into the leading team that is focused on empowering change. 2025 is […]
The Soneva-YCI partnership: Building blocks for women empowerment
Contributing only around four per cent of the total workforce in the Maldives’ tourism industry, local women are the least employed demographic in an industry that covers over 40 per cent of the country’s economy. Despite the fact, Soneva has been instrumental in the efforts to promote women employment in the industry, seeking to achieve […]
The stereotyping of millennials has gone too far
Seems like just about every conference I speak at lately has another speaker addressing some topic related to “those Millennials.” Likewise, seems like at least once a week every lodging publication I read has an article about the challenges of marketing to or the managing of millennials. I certainly understand that this is an entertaining […]
Maldives exhibited at Arabian Travel Market
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has held a four day exhibition at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). At the leading global event for the Middle East inbound and outbound travel industry for the last 25 years, the Maldivian delegation was led by the Managing Director of MMPRC, Thoyyib Mohamed. ATM is one […]
Baa Atoll Summer Festival returns for 2019 with island-hopping culinary cornucopia
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Baa Atoll resorts are once again teaming up to host the second edition of the ‘Baa Atoll Summer Festival’. From July 8 to 21, 12 resorts will come together for an island-hopping extravaganza in which guests can embark on a unique dine-around voyage encompassing Amilla Fushi, Anantara Kihavah, […]
Ahmed Zameel, General Manager, Holiday Island Resort & Spa
Ahmed Zameel began his career in the hospitality industry as a management trainee. Coming back home in 2004 after acquiring a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from abroad, Zameel had the opportunity to explore the hospitality industry at Royal Island Resort & Spa by Villa Hotels & Resorts. Having worked at all the departments as a […]
