Spain’s National Airline, Iberia, Commences Direct Flights to Maldives
Velana International Airport welcomed the first flight by Spain’s national airline, Iberia, on 3 July. The airline will operate three weekly flights from Madrid to Male` during July and August. Spain is one of the key markets for Maldives with over 36,064 tourist arrivals recorded in 2019. Spain also emerged as one of the top […]
New Appointments in the Hospitality Industry
Featured Image: Gavin Sanders, General Manager, Radisson Blu Maldives In our regular round-up of the news of the movers and shakers of the Maldives hospitality industry we look at some of the new appointments here in the islands. Radisson Blu Resort Maldives has announced the appointment of Gavin Sanders as General Manager, bringing more than […]
Tourism Industry Updates from the Maldives- June 2021
The month of June saw an exciting ending as tourist arrivals to the Maldives exceeded half a million mark. As of 30 June, a total of 510,549 tourists arrived this year while thirty-eight international scheduled and chartered airlines are currently flying to the destination. From a total of 1036 accommodation facilities, 736 have resumed operations. […]
Brice Lunot, Cluster General Manager JEN Maldives Male’ by Shangri-La and Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa
JEN Maldives Male’ by Shangri-La, has announced the appointment of Brice Lunot as the hotel’s new General Manager. Brice is currently the General Manager for Shangri-La Villingili resort and spa and with this new appointment he will be the cluster General Manager for both properties. Brice is a well-versed hotelier with 29 years’ experience in […]
Step into Siyam World Maldives this Autumn
The highly anticipated Siyam World, Maldives will open on 28 October 2021 offering a natural, carefree playground and an array of “never-seen-before” experiences. Siyam World is a striking new vision of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s rich natural wonders in Noonu atoll. The resort will feature an enticing variety of 21 accommodation categories ranging from 89 […]
Taj Named as Strongest Hotel Brand in the World
Taj, which has two properties in the Maldives, has been voted the world’s strongest hotel brand according to the Brand Finance Hotels 50 2021 report. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Emboodhu Finolhu island and Taj Coral Reef in North Male welcomed the news. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Indian Hotels Company, said, “This is a […]
Enjoy the Perfect Wedding in Paradise
Fushifaru Maldives believes in making weddings the most special, romantic and unforgettable celebration. From large, lavish ceremonies, to intimate ones, Fushifaru can cater to any wedding dream, with its spectacular venues, stunning views and magical atmosphere. The traditional Maldivian wedding combines authentic cultural elements like bodu beru drummers escorting you and your loved one down […]
Federico Catalioto Appointed CSR Manager at Dusit Thani Maldives
Dusit Thani Maldives has appointed sustainability specialist Federico Catalioto as the resort’s new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager. Hailing from Italy, Catalioto has extensive experience in leading CSR initiatives for hotels and resorts focusing on holistic sustainability. After earning his double bachelor’s degrees in Hospitality Management from world-renowned hospitality institutes Glion and Les Roches in […]
First Global Youth Tourism Summit Organised by UNWTO
Youngsters can take part in the very first Global Youth Tourism Summit (GYTS) taking place between 23 and 25 August 2021 in Sorrento, Italy where they can help shape the future of world tourism at this pivotal time in history. It will be the first event of this kind at the global level, allowing young […]
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 […]
