Linkserve introduces the guard tour system
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LinkServe has introduced a guard tour system to help companies and organizations to organize, log and execute guard tours and patrols in their assets ensuring that the officers will accomplish their tasks within the predefined time intervals. Guard tour systems provide a means to check and record the time that a guard executes his guard […]
From Maldives to St Kitts: Julian Moore to helm new Park Hyatt property
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Julian Moore, who most recently spent two years as the General Manager at Park Hyatt Hadahaa in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll is setting up to open the chain’s newest property in St. George, Saint Kitts and Nevis. Scheduled to open Summer 2017, Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour will be the will be the first Park […]
How the hospitality industry is addressing the needs of modern consumers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Consumer needs are evolving; what satisfied customers twenty years ago, will not necessarily keep them content today. Keeping abreast of trends is how the hospitality industry, including large hotel chains, deliver great experiences to guests. Some of these trends include: High Definition TV: By and large, guests these days expect televisions in their rooms; not […]
nSight for IDeaS; the means to maximize bookings by “futurecasting” revenue management
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IDeaS have teamed up with nSight Travel Intelligence to offer hoteliers a new experience in revenue management; as more data is better when it comes to forecasting hotel booking behaviors in advance in order to maximize revenue strategy. The new experience allows managers to “futurecast” inventory demand based on a rich set of data points […]
UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award pays tribute to the founders of Lonely Planet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Tony Wheeler and Maureen Wheeler, founders of the widely-known Lonely Planet Publications have received the 13th UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize is conferred every year to individuals with visionary leadership and significant contributions to the global tourism sector. The inspirational role that Lonely Planet inferred worldwide to travelers, writers and the tourism sector […]
Maldives once again the best-selling destination for Kuoni
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Worldwide holiday sales are off to a flying start this 2017, with Maldives topping Kuoni’s best-selling destination list once again. Maldives is at the top of the list for the twelfth consecutive year; based on the total number of bookings, according to The Kuoni Worldwide Trends Report 2017. Mauritius was seen climbing up the list […]
Outrigger Hotels and Resorts positions itself for future growth
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Hotels and Resorts announced that W. David P. Carey III, who has successfully led the company for more than 30 years, will transition into a lead role on the Outrigger advisory board and focus on development, community relations and strategic growth. KSL Resorts co-founder and CEO Scott Dalecio will take over day-to-day oversight as […]
Perspective to launch new destination magazine
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Perspective Pvt Ltd, has announced plans to publish a bi-annual destination magazine “Archipelago”, with its first issue set for circulation in the summer of 2017. The magazine will target its core readership towards travelers, and will feature sections on Maldivian culture, tradition and heritage along with features on hotels, resorts, guest houses and liveaboards with up-to-date listings […]
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 […]
