First Global Youth Tourism Summit Organised by UNWTO

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Maldives on the Verge of Having a Fully Vaccinated Tourism Sector

Seventy per cent of resort employees have been fully vaccinated in the Maldives, according to Ministry of Tourism. During April 2021, Visit Maldives and Ministry of Tourism launched “I’m Vaccinated” campaign in order to encourage employees in the tourism sector to get vaccinated. The ultimate target of the campaign was to make Maldives the first […]

Four Seasons Boosts Hiring in 2021 as it Reopens Hotels: GlobalData

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been ramping up hires in 2021, with new job postings doubling from 431 in February 2021 to 889 in March 2021. The Canada-based company is hiring several senior-level personnel and support staff across its 119 hotels and forty-four private residences, finds GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The […]

Summer Full of Arts and Immersive Experiences for Young Guests of JOALI

JOALI Muravandhoo in Raa atoll is inviting children of all ages to engage in a programme of summer fun. The art-filled resort is offering guests below the ages of twelve to stay, play and dine for free as part of its Discovery Camp. Activities ranging from oceanography, astronomy, health, environmental science and creative arts and […]

Live the Dream to be a Barefoot Bookseller in the Maldives

Soneva Jani is looking for its next Barefoot Bookseller, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Maldivian candidates. The famous ‘Barefoot Bookseller’ position has received huge international media attention as one of the world’s most desirable jobs. This time, the job opportunity is available for Maldivians. Soneva Jani says the successful candidate will have a good knowledge of […]

Amila Jeewantha Handunwala Appointed General Manager at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has appointed Amila Jeewantha Handunwala as the resort’s new general manager. With over twenty-five years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, his expertise will play a significant role in elevating the renowned twin-island hideaway to new heights. Possessing an extensive background with esteemed hospitality brands, Amila has previously lead hotel operations, […]

Hospitality Appointments of the Week

Featured Image: Ahmed Aneel Adam, Director of Reserve, Ozen Reserve Bolifushi There have been exciting new movements in the Maldives hotel industry. This June sees the following appointments. Ozen Reserve Bolifushi has welcomed Ahmed Aneel Adam as the newly appointed director of Reserve. As director, Aneel will be responsible for managing overall operations relating to […]

Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2021 Now Open for Sponsorships

The fifth edition of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is now open for sponsorship. Scheduled to take place on 23rd September 2021 at Crossroads Maldives, the event will feature keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions on a range of topics including hotel technology, market forecasts and human resources management. Maldives minister of tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom […]

Scholarships Announced for Maldivians by the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management (AIHM)

The Asian Institute of Hospitality Management (AIHM) has announced two scholarships for Maldivians, in loving memory of the late Maldivan entrepreneur Dr Ibrahim Umaru Maniku. AIHM was co-founded by Minor Hotels and Les Roches, a global leader in education, providing a world-class learning experience for future leaders in hospitality, tourism and entrepreneurship. According to Chairman […]

Nicolas Khairallah Appointed General Manager at Gili Lankanfushi

Gili Lankanfushi has announced Nicolas Khairallah as the resort’s new General Manager.  He was promoted from his previous position as Resort Manager at Gili Lankanfushi and brings in 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality spanning five countries and three different continents. After completing a post-graduate diploma in Hotel Management at the Swiss Hotel Management […]

Hard Rock International Announces Lionel Messi as Brand Ambassador

Hard Rock International begins 50th anniversary celebrations by unveiling a new partnership with footballer Lionel Messi, who will serve as brand ambassador for the next five years. Messi also becomes the first athlete to partner with Hard Rock. “Over the past five decades, the Hard Rock brand has grown to become one of the world’s […]

Get Ready for New Openings in the Maldives

The Maldives has been the international success story of the world, opening new resorts even during the pandemic. There have been several exciting new openings in the Maldives lately and more to come this year. Hotelier Maldives looks at some of these exciting new developments in the archipelago that have been announced or recently opened. […]

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