Maldives to invest US$28 million to diversify tourism growth
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is set to invest MVR444 million (US$28 million) to develop tourism infrastructure as it attempts to diversify the country’s tourism growth with a range of projects in the pipeline. These funds are allocated for infrastructure projects in the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) in the National Budget for 2018. The projects include the […]
Kandima Maldives turns colourful with first-ever KULA Art Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandima Maldives becomes a hive of creative energy as it launches the first ever KULA Art Festival with sensational festivities, whipping up a storm of colour as they headed towards their year-end celebrations. The KULA Art Festival, held as part of the Kandima Art Initiative, was the first of it’s kind to be hosted in […]
Maldives resort rates down 2 percent as supply increases
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The rise in the supply of new hotels is resulting in the fall of occupancy rates along with average rates of resorts in the Maldives, according to data on the third quarter of 2017 by the country’s central bank. Maldives Monetary Authority’s economic bulletin for the third quarter revealed that the average occupancy rate of […]
Maldives welcomes 2018’s first visitor, announces MVR100m on destination marketing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives warmly welcomes the first visitor of 2018, as the government announces plans to spend over MVR100 million on destination marketing this year. Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer made the announcement speaking at a special countdown show held to welcome the New Year. “The government, in collaboration with tourism industry stakeholders, will conduct a number […]
Maldives remains a tourism-driven economy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives tourism and hospitality sector has contributed 22.7 percent to GDP by the end of 2016, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The Tourism Ministry also said the total contribution of travel and tourism in the country amounts to 70 percent of the foreign exchange earnings and one-third of the government’s revenue. Tourism is […]
HR Maldives, HappyOrNot® partner to introduce Customer & Employee Experience Mgmt. systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HR Maldives has partnered with HappyOrNot® to bring Customer & Employee Experience Management system to the Maldives. HR Maldives is a total integrated Human Resources solution provider that offers Strategic Human Resource Solutions at various stages of an organisation’s evolution. Measuring and improving customer and employee satisfaction is made easy, fun, and effective using the […]
360 virtual reality map of Maldives to enhance destination marketing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) partners with PT Gecko Digital Indonesia to create a 360 virtual reality map of the Maldives. The partnership with PT Gecko Digital Indonesia, a leading multimedia provider, was made as part of efforts to advance promotion of the Maldives as a top tourist destination. PT Gecko Digital Indonesia […]
T-GST revenue set to rise by US$11.2 million for 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Revenue generated by Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) is set to rise by US$11.2 million for 2018. T-GST, which was introduced in 2011, is imposed on the hospitality sector in addition to Land Rent Tax, Bed Tax and Business Profit Tax. According to statistics from the Finance Ministry, this figure is 5.9 percent of […]
Emirates launches new First Class on 777 Fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Emirates rolls out new Boeing 777’s fitted with it’s game-changing fully enclosed private suites in First Class, as well as refreshed Business and Economy Class cabins. The new Emirates cabins were unveiled for the first time at the Dubai Airshow last month, to positive acclaim from visitors at the show who had the opportunity to […]
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru offers romance and exploration
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is offering guests with the chance to revel in romance and exploration all through next year. The luxury resort, boasting wide beaches on a circular island and is popular with couples, has a number of offers specially designed to elevate the sense of love and romance for its guests, while also offering […]
Centara partners with Oracle and IDeaS to introduce top reservations and revenue mgmt. systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thai-based hotel operator, Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced it will migrate to Oracle’s Opera, a comprehensive, enterprise-level property management system (PMS), and industry leading IDeaS Revenue Solutions for its G3 Revenue Management System (G3 RMS). This is a move that strengthens and centralises its operating platform, replacing separate solutions for each Centara property and […]
Teresa Tarmey sets up underwater spa residency at Huvafen Fushi Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A-list skincare expert Teresa Tarmey takes residency at the world’s only underwater spa at Huvafen Fushi Maldives. Guests will have access to Tarmey’s celebrated facials in the luxurious Huvafen Spa treatment rooms situated in the lagoon, eight metres deep in the Indian Ocean starting this December. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the power […]
