The Colourful Side of Life at BOOT 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives promotes the Colorful Side of Life at BOOT Fair from 21st to 29thJanuary 2017, at the Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. 14 Participants from 6 different companies from the Maldivian tourism industry have travelled to Dusseldorf for the exhibition, with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Company heading the delegation. BOOT 2017 has introduced new exciting […]
International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development officially kicks off
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The event, held in the El Pardo Palace in Madrid, Spain, was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia, the Vice-President of Honduras, more than 40 tourism ministers and other senior officials from 57 countries. The UNWTO Secretary-General underscored the continued growth of tourism since the beginning of the crisis – “in 2016, more than […]
UNWTO and JICA partner to promote sustainable tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The agreement, undersigned by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, and JICA Executive Senior Vice President, Kazuhiko Koshikawa, opens important opportunities of collaboration as JICA is one of the largest global donors in terms of international cooperation for development in tourism. As underlined in the document, the agreement aims to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 […]
Maldives Looks to Luxury Cruising to Bolster Country’s Thriving Tourism Market
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldivian tour operators are set to benefit from a growing demand from affluent millennial vacationers for luxury cruising experiences, thanks to the increased availability of domestically produced leisure craft, according to the country’s leading yacht and boat manufacturer, Gulf Craft. Until now, most boats in the Maldives have been used to transport people from one […]
Anantara plans big dreams with Minor Hope
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2016, a testament to the company’s values of offering outstanding guest experiences by connecting discerning travellers to the indigenous in each unique destination; simultaneously, as part of our on-going efforts towards sustainable tourism, Anantara actively supports the local communities in which it operates so that sustainable […]
New Freediving Courses at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa at Dhonakulhi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Experience the freedom of diving into the ocean and descending on one single breath, carrying no breathing equipment you will be at one with the ocean and experience the underwater realm just like the dolphins do. See the excellent dive sites around Dhonakuli Island from a different perspective with the new Free-diving programme at Hideaway […]
Ooredoo successfully completes nationwide 4G+ coverage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo has announced the successful expansion of its 4G+ Network across the nation, bringing to life their vision of connecting all local communities to the socioeconomic opportunities opened up by high speed internet connectivity. The company initiated this important network upgrade in December 2016 to accommodate for increasing communication needs from local communities and businesses […]
Pastry Masterclass with Chef Edwin Leow at Hulhule Island Hotel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12215″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Special Masterclass in Pastry will be held on the 4th of February at “Ras Maalam” Ballroom in Hulhulé Island Hotel by Chef Edwin Leow, Pastry Art Champion, Singapore National Team Champion, IKA Culinary Olympics 2016 The Pastry Masterclass will be followed by a briefing and knowledge sharing in participating at International Culinary Competitions. […]
Qatar Airways to introduce new amenity kits for Economy Class passengers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways will be introducing new amenity kits for Economy Class passengers this month. The kits are part of the airline’s ongoing upgrade of on-board products. With a focus on simplicity and functionality, the kits are designed to include products that will make the passengers’ trips more comfortable and relaxing while adding value to their […]
MVR 7.7 Million collected as Remittance Tax in December 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has stated that the tax body has collected MVR 7.7 million as remittance tax from expatriate workers living in Maldives during the month of December 2016. The Authority started enforcing a tax on transactions made by foreign workers in Maldives in October 2016, following amendments to the Employment Act, which […]
Louvre-Sarovar deal means Chinese growth in India
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Louvre Hotels Group’s recently announced purchase of Sarovar Hotels is one of the first excursions of Chinese capital into the Indian hotel industry, writes Hotel News Now’s Terence Baker. Sources tell Baker the deal, which was not given an official price tag in Thursday’s announcement, is remarkable because of the level of mistrust in the […]
Revenue Management: The hotelier’s “secret weapon”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The evolution of the revenue management has been one of 2016’s top trending topics in hospitality industry. As the industry propels forward with better insights and more informed strategic opportunities, there’s also been a marked shift in how the role of revenue management is positioned within the organizational structure of a hotel. Revenue Management has […]
