Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge 2016 winners to showcase talent in HOFEX 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The winners of Maldives Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2016 are set to travel to Hong Kong to showcase their talent at HOFEX 2017 – Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow. The winners of the Culinary Challenge 2016 are Chef Ahmed Fatheen from Bandos Island Resort, and Chef Indra Kumar Limbu and Chef Ismail Nasser […]
Maldives destination promotion in MITT 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives is attending the Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) in Russia. MITT 2017 – Russia’s largest and longest running travel exhibition – is being held from March 14 to 16 in Moscow. The Maldives delegation attending the exhibition comprises of 42 representatives from 19 companies; 10 resorts and 9 travel agents, according to Maldives […]
Maldives shares best practices at UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 32nd meeting of the UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection focused on the role of governments in advancing the fight against the exploitation of children in tourism (9 March 2017). “Child protection is the responsibility of all – communities, private sector, academia, but governments have a leading role to play” said Carol Bellamy, […]
“Living Laboratory” demonstrates advanced energy storage technology
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two older buildings at Ohio’s Case Western Reserve University are being transformed to model the energy grid of the future, with Johnson Controls distributed energy storage systems playing a vital role. The Northern Ohio Building-to-Grid Integration Demonstration is testing tomorrow’s technology in real-world settings, in a project funded by the Department of Energy. The Case […]
Summer Island Maldives wins ITS ‘Red Star’ Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer Island Maldives has been awarded the ITS ‘Red Star Award’, placing the resort among the top 100 hotel properties in the ITS portfolio. The award was presented to Summer Island Maldives Resort Manager, Mari Shareef, during the Berlin ITB tourism fair on Friday 10 March. ITS analyses its portfolio of some 2,500 hotels and […]
GM Forum registration extended for general managers; over 40 GMs confirm attendance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Registration deadline for the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017 has been extended for general managers, with over 40 general managers already registered. GM Forum 2017 – an annual gathering of general managers and hospitality industry stakeholders – would be held on April 19, in Hulhulé Island Hotel. Registration for general managers interested in attending the […]
Kuredu Island Resort introduces new F&B Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuredu Island Resort and Spa introduces Mariusz Siwkowski as the resort’s new Food and Beverages Manager. Siwkowski joined Kuredu Maldives in mid-January, and according to the resort, he has had an eventful first month. Siwkowski’s first impression on the resort was nothing short of amazing. He said: “Kuredu is already like a family to me, […]
World of Outdoor signs as Platinum Sponsor of GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]World of Outdoor has signed as the Platinum Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. World of Outdoor – based in Sri Lanka – is one of the leading brands providing state-of-the-art outdoor and indoor furniture products and solutions in Sri Lanka and other regional markets. The GM Forum – now into its second year […]
Ooredoo to tackle telecommunication and connectivity challenges faced by guesthouses.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo Maldives has partnered with Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM) to better understand the telecommunication and connectivity challenges faced by local guesthouses. Paired with the company’s global expertise in business communication solutions, this understanding will enable Ooredoo to provide guesthouse operators with smart services that can add value to businesses and provide guests with the […]
Qatar Airways’ QSuite – A new ‘First in Business Class’ Experience
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new standard in business travel Qatar Airways has unveiled the QSuite – it’s highly-anticipated and revolutionary new Business Class experience. A never-before-seen standard in Business Class travel, the customisable private suites introduce a host of firsts to Premium Class travel, reshaping expectations for global business travellers. The new unique and patented seat design – […]
Five new airports set to facilitate air travel across country
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Five new airports are set to be developed in the Maldives, expanding the air travel network to tourist establishments across the country. The project to develop five new domestic airports was commissioned to Malaysia-based Gryphon Energy Corporation. The US$57.5 million project would facilitate travel to regions in the country which lack easy access to airports. […]
Maldivian gets green light for Malé-Colombo flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldivian – the national carrier – has been granted the green light to commence operations between Malé and Colombo, Sri Lanka. Permission to operate flights between the two destinations was granted to Maldivian following talks between senior officials of Island Aviation Services Ltd. – the owner and operator of Maldivian – and the Civil Aviation […]
