Vacations Expo: Maldives’ first travel exhibition kicks off
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vacations Expo, the Maldives’ first travel exhibition, kicked off yesterday at the National Art Gallery. Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed inaugurated the exhibition at an opening ceremony Thursday afternoon. Speaking at the ceremony, Saeed said the expo is a good initiative. Such fairs are important to the Maldives as they will help boost the tourism […]
Pietro Addis appointed general manager at COMO Maalifushi, Maldives
COMO Hotels and Resorts has appointed Pietro Addis as the new general manager of COMO Maalifushi, Maldives.
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrates first anniversary, offers special discounts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrated its 1st anniversary this week with travel industry professionals and hotel guests. The celebrations took place from from 30 July to 1 August. The invitees participated in dolphin spotting, relaxed in the Navasana Spa hydro pool, and enjoyed water sports activities. Hotel guests then joined the invitees for a management cocktail party by […]
Kurumba Maldives resort unveils refurbished pool area
Kurumba Maldives Resort has unveiled its newly refurbished main and children’s pool.
New ‘Master in Residence’ announced at Shangri-La Maldives
Professional underwater photographer, marine biologist and scientific diver, Uli Kunz set to make Shangri-La Maldives home from 9 to 20 August 2016
Costa Cruises announces cruise from Mumbai to Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Europe’s leading cruising company, Costa Cruises, has announced the launch of its cruise service from Mumbai to the Maldives. The cruise ship, named Costa neoClassica, will start its maiden voyage from Mumbai on 16 December, and continue its series of weekly cruises until 18th March 2017. This will be the first time a major cruise […]
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation’s profit for the past quarter increase by 67 per cent
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) earned a profit of USD 2.2 million (MVR 33.9 million) in the 2nd quarter of 2016. This is a 67 per cent increase when compared to the 1st quarter of 2016. Profit for the 1st quarter totalled at USD 1.3 million. According to MTDC’s 2nd quarter report for 2016, […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort Celebrates Independence Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrated the 51st anniversary of the Maldives’ independence on 26 July. The hosts and the management of the resort got together for a flag raising ceremony and sang the national anthem of the Maldives. The hotel’s chefs baked a special celebratory cake for the hosts to commemorate the day. The […]
Best Dives Pvt. Ltd. unveils Semi-Submarine at Jumeirah Vittaveli
Best Dives Maldives unveiled a semi-submersible vessel, one of the first of its kind in the Maldives, at Jumeirah Vittaveli on 26 July. The vessel can accommodate a maximum of twelve passengers and its cosy interior boasts large windows and air conditioning.
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge 2016 set for September
The Food, Beverage and Hospitality industry is gearing up for the 12th Hotel Asia Exhibition and Culinary Challenge.
Revenue Management: Myths vs. Facts
Will a PMS operate as effectively as an industry article said it would? Do you really need to be in the cloud? Will revenue management actually pay for itself and how can the system actually help generate profits?
