Candice Barwell appointed as new Director of Sales & Marketing at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Candice Barwell as the resort’s new Director of Sales & Marketing. Set to join the team this month, Barwell will be responsible for planning and implementing the sales and marketing strategy, optimising the hotel’s revenue and market share, and will continue to establish Shangri-La’s Villingili […]
ITB Asia 2018 attracts record number of new exhibitors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’ has attracted a record number of new exhibitors, recording a 20.8% increase in new exhibitors signing up for the show, compared to the same period last year. This comes after the success of last year’s 10th-anniversary show which saw record-breaking numbers with 113 countries exhibiting at the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According […]
PATA elects new Executive Board for 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the election of Dr Chris Bottrill, Director, International and Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Capilano University in North Vancouver, Canada as Chairman of the Association’s Executive Board. The appointment was made during the PATA Annual Summit 2018 held in Korea. Dr Bottrill […]
Aboard Ritrella, the biggest yacht cruising the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ritrella stands out like a crown jewel in the Maldivian waters as it is the largest luxury cruise hotel registered to operate within the country. The yacht has a length of 58 meters and began operations in 2017. Ritrella offers packages catering to divers, surfers, big game fishing, and for guests looking at cruising and […]
Olivier Larcher appointed as General Manager of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has announced the appointment of Olivier Larcher as the resort’s General Manager. Set on the private island of Meradhoo Island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll surrounded by natural splendour, the resort is set to open in late 2018. Larcher began his career in France in 1990 and joined AccorHotels in 2016 as General […]
Morteza Capital Becomes the First Regulated Hotel Investment Manager in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Morteza Capital Ltd, an investment management and advisory firm specializing in hotel and leisure investments, has been awarded an Investment Adviser’s License by the Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA), becoming the second licensed investment manager in the Maldives, and the first to specialise in hospitality and leisure related investments. Morteza Capital is led by a […]
Cocoon Maldives awarded 2018 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives has announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its eighth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients includes accommodations, restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality […]
Villa Hotels & Resorts makes new appointments to key positions in three properties
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Villa Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of members to key positions in three properties – Sun Island Resort & Spa, Holiday Island Resort & Spa, and Paradise Island Resort & Spa. Abdulla Fath’hey was appointed as the new General Manager of Sun Island Resort & Spa, as Ali Naseer took over as the […]
Graeme Freeman appointed as Resident Manager at Six Senses Laamu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu announces the appointment of Graeme Freeman as the resorts new resident manager. Graeme will be in charge of the resort’s overall operations, ensuring that guests continue to receive exceptional and out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Bringing more than 14 years of executive experience to the role, Graeme gained his proficiency in the high-end hospitality and […]
Tanushree Joshi appointed Sales Manager for Indian market by TSMIC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Small Maldives Island Co. (TSMIC) has announced the appointment of Tanushree Joshi as the Sales Manager – India. In her new role, Joshi will spearhead the sales and marketing of TSMIC’s three resort properties in the Maldives; Amilla Fushi, Finolhu, and Huvafen Fushi, in the Indian market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18932″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]A […]
Shangri-La’s Villingili to host Maldives’ first international magic festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is about to become a magical place this summer, as Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa announces the spellbinding Villingili International Festival of Modern Magic. The first of its kind in the Maldives, the festival will take place in July 2018 and will see five world-renowned magicians take residency at Shangri-La’s Villingili. The magicians […]
KrisFlyer partners with Points to expand redemption options
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KrisFlyer, the frequent flyer programme of Singapore Airlines Group, and Points, the global leader in powering loyalty commerce, has launched ‘KrisFlyer vRooms,’ a dedicated platform for KrisFlyer members to redeem miles for hotels and car rental services. The strategic partnership will enable KrisFlyer members to use their miles to book over 300,000 competitively-priced hotels and […]
