Starwood unveils 10-point overhaul plan for Sheraton brand, despite company uncertainty

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced a 10-point overhaul for its iconic Sheraton brand, despite rumoured uncertainty regarding Starwood’s future.

Six Senses Laamu launches Aqua Season 2015

Six Senses Laamu has launched their annual Aqua Season 2015. From now until 31st October, the resort will see different happenings surrounding various aspects of the island, mainly focusing on the aqua-related activities

Hotels.com launches Global Awards Program to honour top-rated properties

Hotels.com has introduced a new Global Awards Program to recognise hotels that have achieved consistently excellent to outstanding guest review ratings on their site.

Malaysia Airlines goes into voluntary administration, to axe up to 8,000 jobs

Malaysia Airlines has been placed in voluntary administration by its government owners as part of a restructuring that will see the company relaunch under a new business model and with a new name in September.

TripAdvisor rebrands as Mao Tu Ying for Chinese market, releases app

To cater to the world’s largest growing tourism market, the world’s biggest travel website TripAdvisor has unveiled a new brand name for Chinese-speaking customers and released a new accompanying mobile app.

ITT conference and ILTM Asia kick off today in UAE & Shanghai

ILTM Asia in Shanghai, and the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Conference in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, have kicked off today.

Sri Lanka’s National Hotel Management Conference 2015 concludes successfully

Sri Lanka’s National Hotel Management Conference 2015 organized by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association has concluded successfully.

The 27th CAP-CSA joint meeting & UNWTO Regional Ministerial Conference to be held at Bandos Island Resort

The 27th joint meeting of UNWTO commission for East Asia and Pacific (CAP) and UNWTO Commission for South Asia (CSA) and UNWTO Regional Ministerial Conference on Positioning Tourism in a wider socio-economic context is due to be held from 3 to 5 June at Bandos Island Resort, Maldives.

Black Widows team emerge as champions from TMA Futsal Tournament 2015

On Thursday evening, TMA concluded its in-house futsal tournament with a dramatic game that saw the ‘Black Widows’ team beat the ‘Vikings’.

Robinson Club announces new resort to be open in the Maldives

Robinson Club is set to open a new resort under the name Robinson Club Noonu, in the Maldives. The new resort will be open in autumn 2016, on the island of Orivaru, Noonu atoll.

Sun Siyam Chairman predicts an exciting new era for Maldivian hospitality

Mr Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, recently announced bold new plans to expand his luxury hospitality brand in the Maldives and beyond

Secret Paradise Maldives longlisted for World Responsible Tourism Awards 2015

Secret Paradise Maldives has been long-listed for the World Responsible Tourism Awards under the category ‘Best for engaging people and culture’.

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