Qatar Airways and Iberia announce new codeshare agreement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The national carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways and Spain’s flagship carrier Iberia airline have announced a new codeshare agreement under the Oneworld alliance. The codeshare partnership will touch on over 25 routes starting March 20. New Qatar operated routes by Iberia will be from Madrid to A Coruna, Alicante, Almeria, Asturias, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran […]
Over 570,000 rooms under development in the Asia Pacific region in Feb: STR
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]STR has reported that over 570,000 rooms are under different phases of development in the Asia Pacific Region. STR’s February 2017 Pipeline Report shows that a total of 576,109 rooms in 2,572 hotel projects are under contract in the region. The total in February is however 3.2% down, comparative to February 2016. According to STR, […]
MEGA Maldives to temporarily suspend Delhi flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MEGA Maldives Airlines has announced that the operator has temporarily ceased the flights between Maldives and New Delhi, India, due to non-availability of aircraft and low demand. In a statement released by the airline, it noted that, MEGA Maldives Airlines will be suspending its ongoing flights between Male’ and Delhi until further notice. “MEGA has […]
UNWTO announces Secretary-General candidates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Secretariat of the World Tourism Organization referring to decision CE/DEC/15(CIV) of the Executive Council at its 104th session (Luxor, Egypt, 30 October – 1 November 2016), on the procedure for the election of the Secretary-General, has informed in regards to the election for the post of Secretary-General for the period 2018-2021, that as of 11 […]
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 […]
