Jean-Louis Ripoche Appointed General Manager at Kandima Maldives
French-born hotelier Jean-Louis Ripoche has joined Kandima Maldives as the resort’s new general manager. He brings in more than thirty years of experience with hotels around the world, including Boston, Kuwait and Phuket. Prior to joining Kandima Maldives, Jean-Louis served as general manager at Marriott Hotels and orchestrated the opening of a new Marriott Hotel in […]
FIRST LOOK: Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
The latest resort to open in the Maldives, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, in North Malé Atoll, is just a 30-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The luxury property, which opened doors on 6 June 2021 offers an idyllic haven that perfectly balances togetherness and inclusivity with privacy and independence. Guests have the option of […]
29 Airlines Currently Operate Scheduled Flights to Maldives
After almost a year since the reopening of borders, Maldives remains connected to the world through thirty-nine international airlines, scheduled and chartered. At the end of June 2021, there were twenty-nine scheduled airlines operating to the destination. This month, we welcomed Spain’s national airline, Iberia for the first time. The airline will be operating three […]
Deal Activity in the Travel and Tourism Sector Increased by 39.6 Per Cent in June 2021: GlobalData
A total of seventy-four deals (comprising mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture financing deals) were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during June, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData reveals that this is an increase of 39.6 per cent compared to the fifty-three deals announced in May. Aurojyoti […]
Hassan Sabree Appointed Resort Manager of Grand Park Kodipparu
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has appointed senior Maldivian hotelier Hassan Sabree as resort manager. With over seventeen years of experience in hospitality including front office and service experience background, Sabree has worked for the Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, One & Only Reethi Rah, and Como Maalifushi. Prior to joining Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, Sabree worked as […]
Naladhu Private Island Undergoes Revamp
Naladhu Private Island, the exclusive luxury island resort in the Maldives, has closed for six months for a complete renovation and is due to relaunch in November with an impressive new look and feel. Home to just twenty keys, Naladhu offers the ultimate privacy and seclusion for the most discerning guests. The resort is being […]
Desislav Gospodinov Appointed Group Director of Sales & Marketing at Lily Hotels
Desislav Gospodinov has been appointed as group director of sales & marketing (GDOSM) for Lily Hotels’ two award-winning luxury resorts, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, and Lily Beach Resort & Spa. He brings with him more than 10 years of sales management experience and an international record to match it, spanning across Europe and Asia. […]
André Kretschmann Appointed General Manager at Kuda Villingili Resort
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, the luxury retreat that opened in June, has appointed André Kretschmann as its general manager to oversee daily operations and manage all aspects of the guest experience. Kretschmann has been involved since 2019, managing the team ahead of the official opening. Prior to joining Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, Kretschmann served as […]
Asia Pacific Hotel Transactions Total USD3.7 Billion in 1H 2021: JLL
Across the region, sixty-one hotel sales have been recorded since January 2021 as investment volumes decline by 3.7 per cent year-on-year Asia Pacific hotel investment remained flat in the first half of 2021 with USD3.7 billion in sales, a decline of 3.7 per cent year-on-year, according to a news release issued by JLL on 5th […]
Post Lockdown Detox Vacation at Baros
Baros is offering a three-day detox programme after many guests have spent months locked up at home. By specifically targeting internal inflammation, stress relief and overall wellbeing, this programme allows guests to better surrender to the island lifestyle. “The effects of a detox treatment go far beyond a physical cleanse or encouraging weight loss,” states […]
Spain’s National Airline, Iberia, Commences Direct Flights to Maldives
Velana International Airport welcomed the first flight by Spain’s national airline, Iberia, on 3 July. The airline will operate three weekly flights from Madrid to Male` during July and August. Spain is one of the key markets for Maldives with over 36,064 tourist arrivals recorded in 2019. Spain also emerged as one of the top […]
New Appointments in the Hospitality Industry
Featured Image: Gavin Sanders, General Manager, Radisson Blu Maldives In our regular round-up of the news of the movers and shakers of the Maldives hospitality industry we look at some of the new appointments here in the islands. Radisson Blu Resort Maldives has announced the appointment of Gavin Sanders as General Manager, bringing more than […]
