The Small Maldives Island Co. appoints Rochelle Kilgariff as resort manager of Finolhu
Kilgariff has previously served as the general manager at Karma Kandara in Bali, Soneva Fushi in Maldives, and Six Senses Resorts & Spas’ Zighy Bay Oman.
AccorHotels continues expansion with acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel
AccorHotels announced yesterday the signing of an agreement to acquire FRHI Holdings Ltd (FRHI), parent of Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel.
UN declares 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
Starfleet Media releases The 2015 Smart Decision Guide to Hotel Property Management Systems
The 2015 Smart Decision Guide to Hotel Property Management Systems by Starfleet Media is a comprehensive buyer’s guide for decision makers at hotels, resorts and other lodging properties.
Middle East is the fastest growing outbound travel market, says ITB
The Middle East is the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel market, the ITB World Travel Trends Report finds.
Passenger traffic on the rise, says IATA
Global passenger traffic results for October shows continued growth for both domestic and international traffic, IATA has announced.
First South-east Asian Michelin Guide announced
Michael Ellis, international director for the Michelin Guides has announced Singapore as the company’s latest addition to their revered restaurant guides.
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort Wins ‘Luxury Contemporary Resort of the Year’ Award
The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has won “Luxury Contemporary Resort of the Year,” at The Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015.
Maldives Monetary Authority: growth in tourism and construction expected in 2016
The National Bureau of Statistics suggests that although real GDP growth for 2015 is expected to slow down, 2016 looks promising.
MEGA Maldives begins Male-Kuala Lumpur route today
The first MEGA Maldives Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur left Male today at 0800 hrs with 116 passengers.
Design Hotels to become Starwood’s ’11th brand’
Starwood Hotels and Resorts just announced the expanded partnership with Design Hotels AG. This was announced at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), only seven months after Starwood announced the launching of their 10th brand,
PER AQUUM launches PULSE – a stream of ‘avant-garde experiences’
PER AQUUM will be ringing in the new year with the launch of PULSE – a stream of immersive avant-garde experiences, led by the new Creative Director of PER AQUUM Hotels and Resorts, Angeline Leo.
