Al-Khozama Management Group plans halal resort in the Maldives
The Saudi-based property development and management company Al-Khozama is planning to expand into Dubai and the Maldives, according to the group’s hospitality division vice president, Hussein Ali Hatata.
Aitken Spence set to become the largest foreign investor group in the Maldives
Aitken Spence is set to become the largest foreign investor group in the Maldives. The company already runs five resorts in the Maldives under their brand Adaaran.
Sphere Conferences launches Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean 2015
Sphere Conferences, the conference arm of Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SPH), has launched the Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean (HICIO) 2015.
Bandos Maldives announces first ever apprenticeship program with Swiss School of Hotel Management
Bandos Maldives, in collaboration with the Swiss School of Hotel Management, has announced their first ever apprenticeship program. The resort is recruiting 20 young school leavers between the ages 16 to 20 to participate in this fully funded program.
Cornell Study Finds Travellers Want More Mobile Options
A new study published by the Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) finds that travellers are ready to use their smartphones and tablets for far more than is currently possible.
Maldives Monetary Authority announces new polymer banknote family
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced that it will be launching a new family of seven banknotes on De La Rue’s Safeguard polymer substrate.
LUX* launches wellness packages in partnership with guru Stephen Price of SP&Co London
LUX* Resorts & Hotels has partnered with wellness guru Stephen Price of SP&Co London to launch a new Wellness Concierge Service for guests staying at its properties in Mauritius and the Maldives.
Bandos Maldives listed in Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame by TripAdvisor
Bandos Maldives has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015 and in doing so has entered into the Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame.
Ministry of Tourism reveals plans to build Chinese-friendly resorts
The Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to build Chinese-friendly resorts and hotels in the Maldives, to cater to the growing number of Chinese tourists visiting the Maldives.
Ooredoo launches new self-help application – My Ooredoo
Ooredoo Maldives has launches their new application ‘My Ooredoo’ application designed to give customers direct access to manage their Ooredoo accounts from their smart phones – whenever, wherever.
Qatar’s Banana Island Resort simulates Maldivian resort
Qatar’s newly opened Banana Island Resort, which was developed by Qatar-based UrbaCon Trading and Contracting, was modelled on the concept of a Maldivian resort and is now being marketed as a closer, more convenient alternative to visiting the island nation.
Largest hotel in the world to open near Makkah in 2017
The Abraj Kudai, situated in the central zone of Makkah, is set to open as the world’s largest hotel in 2017.
