Maldives named in Brides’ top honeymoon destinations list
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether it’s for a honeymoon or an amorous escape, the Maldives with its 26 atolls, almost 1,200 islands, and over 120 luxury escapes to choose from, it comes as no surprise that the Maldives has become an increasingly popular honeymoon destination. Brides magazine by leading travel company Condé Nast – host to some of the […]
Cocoon Maldives introduces a new Full Board Plus Meal Plan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives has introduced the Full Board Plus Meal Plan; showcasing exquisite culinary highlights from around the world paired with an enriching five-star Maldivian resort experience. Full Board Plus is inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner – with a variety of beverages included for lunch and dinner; water, soft drinks, house wine, tap beer, tea […]
SpiceJet launches Thiruvananthapuram-Malé direct flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SpiceJet, the India-based low-cost airline, has commenced direct flights between Malé and Thiruvananthapuram, India. A special function was held in Velana International Airport to officially welcome the inaugural flight, which is the second SpiceJet route between Malé and India. SpiceJet earlier connected the two destinations with Malé-Kochi flights. A special package was launched in conjunction […]
Patrice Aira appointed new Resort Manager at Lily Beach Resort and Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lily Beach Resort and Spa has appointed Patrice Aira as the new Resort Manager. A French national from Toulouse, Patrice joined the Lily Beach team in March. Patrice started his career as a busboy in the dining room of Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle and worked up the ladder in the food and beverages division […]
Sun Siyam Resorts unveils ‘Uncover Asia’ featuring value-added deals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sun Siyam Resorts has unveiled ‘Uncover Asia’ – offering travellers 5% off on all room types when a Sun Siyam Resort in Maldives is booked together with Sun Aqua Pasikudah in Sri Lanka. The Uncover Asia package is valid for guests travelling anytime between May 9 and November 1. In addition, guests booking with the […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru launches Manta Watch! Package
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has launched the ‘Manta Watch! Package’, offering guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with manta rays and whale sharks. The package, available from June 7 to November 21, is “perfect for guests who seek to experience the best of the manta season,” said the resort. […]
14th UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation is open for application
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has opened application for the 14th UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation. The event is organised in collaboration with International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR / IFEMA). The deadline for applications is September 30, with the 14th UNWTO Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner scheduled to be held January 17, 2018, in […]
Hotelier Maldives Supplier Directory to be launched later this year
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Perspective Pvt Ltd, the publisher of Hotelier Maldives magazine and organizer of the annual General Managers’ Forum will be launching a hotel supplier directory in November this year. The Supplier Directory will include a comprehensive listing of hotel suppliers categorised according to type of product and service. While the general listing will be free of […]
W Maldives unveils ‘Eid al-Fitr Escape’ for guests from GCC countries
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]W Maldives has unveiled the ‘Eid al-Fitr Escape’ – a special holiday packages for the Eid al-Fitr season exclusively designed for its GCC guests, offering complimentary nights for every three or five nights booked. Guests booking the package can pay for three nights and get a fourth night complimentary, while guests who pay for five […]
Qatar Airways set to adopt GX Aviation connectivity service
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways is set to become the first Middle Eastern airline to offer Inmarsat’s ground-breaking GX Aviation connectivity service. The broadband service has already been installed as a line-fit option on selected Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350s. The remaining A350s, along with the Boeing 777s, will be retrofitted this summer. Announcing the airline’s intention to adopt […]
HICAP opens application for the HICAP 2017 Sustainable Hotel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific – HICAP 2017 Sustainable Hotel Awards are now open for entries. The awards are hosted by Burba Hotel Network (BHN), Horwath HTL, and Stiles Capital Events, co-hosts and organizers of HICAP. The deadline for submissions is August 1. The 28th annual HICAP will be held October 18-20, at the […]
Minor Hotels launches third edition of Explorer apprenticeship programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Minor Hotels Group has launched its third edition of the Explorer apprenticeship programme. Deadline to apply for the programme, conducted through Minor Hotel Group’s strong commitment to driving youth towards sustainable future talent, expires on May 6. The twelve-month programme was first launched in 2014, and since then have seen the successful graduation of 22 […]
