FHTS hosts seminar on tourism sector “workforce localization”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) has hosted a special seminar themed around “Workforce Localization in the Tourism Industry of the Maldives.” Part of a series of monthly public seminars organized by the Maldives National University, the event took place on July 18 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Educations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]More than […]
Coco Bodu Hithi introduces the world’s first Pool Floats Menu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Bodu Hithi has teamed up with Sunnylife to introduce the world’s first Pool Floats Menu featuring an eclectic selection of Sunnylife’s colourful, whimsical, and stylish inflatable swimming pool floats. “We’re extremely excited to be working with Sunnylife to kick off our summer pool floats programme and offer this one-of-a-kind menu experience. Our guests love […]
Oman Air to resume its service to the Maldives this October
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will resume its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives this October. Flights to the Maldives with Oman Air will recommence for the 2018-19 winter season from 28 October 2018. According to the airline, the service will be operated by the new Boeing 737 […]
Two Maldives’ resorts ranked in Travel + Leisure’s Top 100 Hotels in the World
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two honeymooners’ havens in the Maldives, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, have been listed in Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of Top 100 Hotels in the World. The two properties were listed alongside Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan which was ranked at the top […]
Singapore Airlines named World’s Best Airline in 2018 Skytrax Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines has been named this year’s ‘World’s Best Airline’ in Skytrax’s World Airline Awards. SIA also took the top spot in the ‘World’s Best First Class’, ‘Best Airline in Asia’ and ‘Best First Class Airline Seat’ categories in the 2018 rankings. This is the fourth-time SIA has been named ‘World’s Best Airline’. The awards […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Nautilus Maldives unveils ‘a place beyond time’ video The Nautilus Maldives has unveiled a video themed on ‘a place beyond time’ showcasing the island’s philosophy of giving absolute freedom to its guests in a place where time has no meaning and convention is set aside. The video demonstrates that a stay at The […]
Shoumo Mukherjee appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has announced the appointment of Shoumo Mukherjee as the resort’s new Director of Sales and Marketing, to lead its commercial division. An Indian national, Shoumo Mukherjee has in-depth experience in the Maldives’ hospitality industry, having served as General Manager Sales & Marketing for Universal Resorts Maldives in the early 2000’s. “I am proud […]
The International Tourism Film Festival Maldives is back by popular demand
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2nd International Tourism Film Festival Maldives “Following the Equator” is to be held September 6th through 8th at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. Back by popular demand, the purpose of the festival is to gather talents of different ages, interests and backgrounds at one place. The three-day event screens clips from across the globe […]
Best Dives Pvt Ltd signs on for Crossroads project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a function held at Emboodhoo Island, Best Dives Pvt Ltd has been appointed by Singha Estate as dive and water sports provider for the upcoming Crossroads integrated resort project. The services to be provided are SCUBA diving, motorised and non-motorised watersports activities and various excursions that will, as per the press release, showcase the […]
FHTS to host seminar on tourism sector “workforce localisation”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) is inviting tourism industry stakeholders to a special seminar themed around “Workforce Localisation in the Tourism Industry of the Maldives”. The seminar will be held as part of Ilmy Foavahi, a series of monthly public seminars organised by the Maldives National University (MNU). The seventh session in the […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Huvafen Fushi unveils RAW: Revitalising Addictive Wellness, an all-new wellness restaurant Huvafen Fushi has unveiled RAW: Revitalising Addictive Wellness – a new wellness restaurant which will awaken guests’ senses with pure, unrefined cuisines. Hovering over an ethereal realm of water, above the world’s first underwater spa, PEARL, the innovative dining venue captivates with unadulterated […]
JW Marriott Maldives to open in 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the continuing expansion of its presence in the Asia Pacific region, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the JW Marriott Maldives. Slated to open in 2019, it promises a sophisticated, yet culturally integrated retreat within the paradise island nation. With the introduction of JW Marriott Maldives, the JW Marriott brand […]
