Maagiri Hotel Celebrates 5th Anniversary
On April 12, 2023, Maagiri Hotel to celebrate its 5th anniversary. Marking a half-decade of prestigious hospitality in the capital city of Maldives. Maagiri is located in a prime location of Malé with easy access from Velana International airport. The hotel is an attractive destination for business, leisure, and family travelers. The hotel’s rooftop restaurant and […]
Villa Academy of Excellence, New Employee Development Program
Villa Resorts recently unveiled its new employee development program, the Villa Academy of Excellence. The new program will equip Villa Resort team members with access to over 190,000 lessons from more than 130 content providers. The diverse content library has lessons on subjects, including leadership, technology, communication, customer service and sustainability. The Villa Academy of […]
RevPAR and ADR is Recovering Across the World
CBRE research on 2023 Global Hotels Outlook reports that RevPAR has recovered and should grow in most regions this year. The recovery of RevPAR is driven by pent-up demand, lifting of travel restrictions in Asia, and group travel trends. This year, hotel market fundamentals are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels with the normalization of […]
Lily International Empowers Local Chefs as the Principal Sponsor of FHAM
Lily International has been a key sponsor of culinary exhibitions in the Maldives since their foundation, becoming principal sponsor for FHAM at its inception. Initially, the sponsorship was commercially driven, but with time, the sponsorship continued with the desire to empower Maldives’ rising chefs with opportunities to showcase and develop their talents. Food and Hospitality […]
Nika Island Proclaimed as World’s First “Kind Island”
Nika Island Resort is proclaimed the world’s first “Kind Island” at a ceremony on April 2, 2023, by signing the Manifesto of the Kind Island. The manifesto consists of ten practices that point the way to kindness. Nika Island is part of the International Kindness Movement, a worldwide collective of over 300,000 people, organizations, companies […]
ITF Asia to be held in Maldives on April 22-24, 2024
International Travel Fair (ITF) Asia is a new travel and tourism exhibition aimed at bringing exhibitors, buyers and trade visitors together. The exhibition will be aptly held in the pristine Maldives, the world’s leading destination for the past three years. The three-day exhibition will take place on April 22-24, 2024 at Hulhumale Central Park. ITF […]
Chef Adam Schihab Publishes Second Cookbook, The Islander Chef Global
The Islander Chef Global is an illustrated cookbook written by Maldivian Chef, Adam Schihab. The cookbook has over 250 recipes Chef Adam has collected from working around the world. It also features special dishes from ten renowned international chefs. The cookbook was officially launched by the Maldivian ambassador on March 7, 2023 at the Maldivian […]
8 Resorts with Egg-citing Easter Programs
Easter in Maldives is just around the corner, with many resorts offering a special festive program of thematic activities. Enjoy tropical egg hunts on the beach, performances and gastronomic experiences for a lovely Easter holiday in Maldives. Hotelier Maldives identified eight resorts with egg-cellent Easter events and activities. The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Featured Image: […]
Census Reveals Resorts May Struggle to Maintain Local Staff Quotas
The 2022 provisional Maldives Population and Housing Census results reveal that 70% of resort island residents are foreigners. The total recorded resident population of resort islands is 52,396, comprising 15,687 Maldivians and 36,707 foreigners. The census defines resident population as the population who have been living in Maldives for more than one year or intend […]
Batik Air Malaysia to Fly Daily to Maldives Via Colombo from May 12
Batik Air Malaysia will begin flying daily to the Maldives via Sri Lanka from May 12, 2023. This is the first time Batik Air Malaysia will operated flights to Maldives. Prior to the pandemic, the airline flew to Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2020. Bookings can already be made online. The flight-time from Malaysia to […]
White Tern Residence Serviced Suites, A Beachfront Home Away from Home
White Tern Residence offers luxurious serviced suites along the finest stretch of beachfront in Hulhumale, Maldives. The chic accommodation option recently opened its doors to provide guests unparalleled comfort, privacy and oceanfront views in the Greater Malé area. White Tern Residence is home to two types of open concept suites, Ocean View Suites and Deluxe […]
Cybersecurity Job Demand in Global Tourism Industry up 54% Last Year
With increased digitization, the travel and tourism industry must strengthen its cybersecurity to protect the data of both operators and guests. The awareness and urgency of cybersecurity within the industry is evident by the increased demand for cybersecurity professionals. Last year, cybersecurity job listings in the global travel industry rose 54% year on year, according […]
