Story of Maldives campaign officially launched
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Story of Maldives” campaign – a two-year sponsored, integrated campaign, has been officially launched by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). The campaign is planned for execution for the years 2017 and 2018. According to MMPRC, the campaign – aimed to create a powerful emotional connection and love towards Maldivian culture and people, which […]
Centara eye expanding Maldives presence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Hotels and Resorts – the hospitality arm of Bangkok-based Central Group, is looking to expand its presence in the Maldives. Centara is set to sharpen its focus on the region as South Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East offer the company the most promising opportunities to expand its presence, a top executive […]
Dusit International appoints new Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit International has appointed new Vice Presidents to sales and marketing. The global hospitality brand appointed Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk as the Vice President Sales, while Michael Leong was promoted to the post of Vice President Marketing. Tantiprasertsuk, who has worked for the company since 2015, was the General Manager of Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Resort, prior […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa introduces 2,000 year old Tibetan wellness ritual
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, with its eye on health and wellness this year, introduces singing bowl meditation to its wellness offering. The Tibetan tradition – thought to date back to between 480 and 560 BC – offers the chance to reduce stress and anxiety, and increase mental clarity. Singing bowls produce sounds that invoke a […]
Centara celebrates top seller DMCs with award night
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara has held a special function to commemorate the contributions of its top local Destination Management Companies. The DMC Top Seller Awards night – held at Centara Ras Fushi Resort and Spa Maldives – saw the presentation of awards to the top 10 travel agencies of the two properties in the Maldives; the Centara Grand […]
Dining with the Stars – Ana Ros’s scintillating performance at Diamonds Thundufushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ana Ros, winner of this year’s World’s Best Female Chef award, delivered a scintillating performance at Diamonds Thundufushi, where some 70 guests were treated to her six-course menu at the resort’s overwater restaurant. The gala dinner saw expectant guests listening intently as the star Slovenian chef explained the menu items in rapid Italian. The menu […]
Clock Software to present a new advanced hotel payment processing solution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Тhe global hotel software supplier Clock Software will officially present a new advanced payment processing solution which integrates seamlessly with all modules of their Clock PMS hotel software suite at Travel Technology Europe 2017 at Olympia in London from February 22-23. The new feature offers much better automation of deposit and advance payment processing related […]
Broadcom urges resorts to check rebroadcasting licences
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has issued a circular to inform that re-broadcasting services (cable TV services to rooms or outside areas) in tourist resorts should not be provided unless and until the registered company of the resort obtains a valid re-broadcasting license issued by the Maldives Broadcasting Commission OR through any other licensed re-broadcaster […]
Hyatt accelerates growth strategy with acquisition of wellness leader Miraval group
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that Hyatt has acquired Miraval Group, the renowned provider of wellness and mindfulness experiences, from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC. For over 20 years, Miraval’s flagship property in Tucson, Ariz. has been considered one of the nation’s leading wellness resorts, offering a comprehensive program of imaginative, authentic and meaningful […]
Carrier names Maldives as second best-selling destination in Indian Ocean & Arabia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has been named second best-selling destination for the Indian Ocean and Arabian region by Carrier – a luxury tour operator based in the United Kingdom. Carrier reported January 2017 as one of its best ever booking months, with sales for 2017 having increased by 9%, following a particularly strong 2016. Maldives was named […]
Hotelier Maldives, IDeaS open Revenue Management Workshop
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives – the only dedicated magazine for hospitality professionals in the country – announced today the opening of its Revenue Management Concept Workshop. The two-day workshop is organized by Hotelier Maldives and IDeaS, in association with Champa Central Hotel. The workshop, held at Champa Central Hotel from February 15 to 16, is facilitated by […]
Capture Maldives’ wonders as a Photography Ambassador
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) initiates a Photography Ambassador programme, with the opportunity for selected photographers to capture the wonders of the top holiday destination. An announcement by MMPRC said it is looking for five talented individuals to serve as official MMPRC Photography Ambassadors. The Ambassadors would be assigned work towards the creation […]
