JLL to market Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru Resort
The AAA Group appointed JLL “on an exclusive basis to advise on a strategic, vacant possession disposition” of the luxury resort in Noonu atoll.
Bandos Island Resort to launch apprenticeship training programme
The resort is seeking 20 participants between the ages of 16 and 20 for the ‘Bandos Apprenticeship Programme,’ due to begin in August. Participants would be chosen based on their level of interest in pursuing a career in the tourism industry.
Transaction volume in Asia Pacific hotel investment market falls 18% in 2014
In its ‘Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Highlights H2 2014’ report released this week, the Singapore-based investment advisory firm revealed that sales activity in the region fell to US$7.5 billion in 2014 from US$9.2 billion in 2013.
New record set with tourist arrivals in February at all-time high
Tourist arrivals increased by 8.8% last month compared to February 2014, which saw a record 110,705 visitors, the Ministry of Tourism revealed last week.
Maldives participates in Moscow International Trade and Tourism exhibition
The Maldives is participating in the annual Moscow International Trade and Tourism (MITT) exhibition.
JLL ranked top investment advisory firm in Asia Pacific
JLL has retained its place as the region’s top hotel broker since RCA began publishing data in 2011, which is based on the total number and value of transactions by real estate investment advisory firms.
Inaugural Hospitality Investment Conference Indonesia to take place in May
“Catering to the rapid growth in Indonesia’s hospitality sector, the Hospitality Investment Conference Indonesia 2015 aims to bring in more than 250 attendees over 2 days,” said the event organiser, Sphere Conferences.
Anantara teams up with Jim Courier Tennis
Anantara resorts in the Maldives have teamed up with Jim Courier Tennis (JCT) to offer professional tennis coaching to guests throughout the year.
VAMCO launches Nanni diesel marine engine
V.A.M & Co launched the Nanni marine engines at the Maldives Marine Expo 2015 yesterday.
Maldives Marine Expo 2015 opens in Male’
The Maldives Marine Expo 2015, the official exhibition of the Liveaboard Association of Maldives (LAM), opened at the Dharubaaruge convention centre today.
Government to launch guesthouse projects in north and south
MMPRC Managing Director Abdulla Ziyath revealed that the government has decided to change the island designated for the ‘Laamu Integrated Project’ from Thumburi to Baresdhoo in the same atoll.
Maldives earns Diver magazine destination of the year award
The Maldives has won second place in the UK-based Diver magazine’s destination of the year awards. The 17th annual award ceremony took place on February 14 at the London International Dive Show.

















