Lufthansa begins scheduled flights between Frankfurt and Maldives
Europe’s largest airline, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, or Lufthansa, as the airline is more commonly known as, has begun scheduled flights to the Maldives from Frankfurt, Germany.
Occupancy rates decline in Maldives in November as fish exports fall, reports MMA
November saw 90,218 tourists arrive, a 14% drop in monthly terms, the Maldives Monetary Authority’s Monthly Economic Review reveals.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island named Best Luxury Resort Worldwide 2015
The Hotel of the Year Awards has named Conrad Maldives Rangali Island as the Best Luxury Resort Worldwide 2015.
LUX* South Ari Atoll announces charity initiative with Maldivian Blood Services
Guests staying at LUX* South Ari Atoll now have the opportunity to contribute to the Maldivian Blood Services by placing a voluntary donation at the Tree of Wishes.
Asia Pacific digital travel sales rose by 20 per cent in 2015
Digital travel sales in Asia Pacific are set to rise by almost 20 per cent by the end of 2015 according to eMarketer’s latest forecast.
New ‘Healing Waters’ spa menu launched at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has launched a new ‘Healing Waters’ spa menu at their Island Spa.
Centara Hotels & Resorts name Kamal Chaoui as group director of operations for Centara Grand properties
Kamal Chaoui has been announced as the group director of operations – Premium Resorts at Centara Hotels & Resorts.
Eco Centre at Kuramathi Island Resort introduces two new topics to its marine life presentation programme
The Eco Centre at Kuramathi Island Resort conducts a variety of presentations on marine life for guests staying at the resort, and recently, the centre has introduced two new topics; ‘Silent Deep’ and ’Turtles’.
More resorts announce festive period celebrations
As the year draws to a close, more and more resorts are announcing their special calendar for the festive period.
Maldives records 1.1 million tourist arrivals this year at the end of November
Tourist arrivals for the year so far totalled 1,114,993 at the end of November, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period last year.
Kerzner International appoints Philippe Zuber President and COO, One&Only Resorts
Kerzner International Holdings Limited has appointed Philippe Zuber as President and Chief Operating Officer for One&Only Resorts effective December 1, 2015.
Record number of hotels under construction in the Asia Pacific region
According to STR Global there are currently 2,435 hotels totalling 562,781 rooms Under Contract in the Asia Pacific region.
