Six Senses Laamu wins the BlueGreen360 Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has been awarded the BlueGreen360 Award at the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) 2017 held in Singapore. The resort, operated by Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, is the first to win the award granted for a hotel or resort for their commitment to sustainable operations. The BlueGreen360 Awards celebrates businesses and individuals in […]
FHTS to introduce a PhD program
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the Maldives National University has announced plans to introduce a PhD program, a first in the Maldives in tourism and hospitality education. In a press statement released by FHTS to mark the 30th anniversary of the faculty, it noted the milestones achieved in education hospitality and tourism […]
Amilla Fushi, Bread Street Kitchen to host restaurant pop-ups
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amilla Fushi has teamed up with Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay to host a series of restaurant pop-ups at Barolo Grill at Baazaar. It is a visiting chef’s programme which will introduce internationally renowned culinary talents as well as world famous brands to enhance guests’ experience. The events, scheduled to take place over the […]
Improving your hotel recruitment in remote destinations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hiring qualified candidates to work in remote resorts can be challenging. For starters, it’s likely that the entire recruitment process will take place via phone or Skype, and you will not even meet a new hire until he or she shows up to work. But even before the interviews, your hotel must reach the right […]
Sun Siyam Resorts announces “Following the Equator”; the second edition of int’l. tourism film festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2nd edition of International Tourism Film Festival Maldives is to be hosted by Sun Siyam Resorts. It is scheduled from November 16 to 18 at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. The concept being gathering talents of different ages, interests and backgrounds at one place. With the success of the first edition, we hope […]
Environment Minister renews calls for support to ‘Maldives as a Biosphere Reserve’ pledge at GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Minister of Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim has revealed that surveys have been conducted in nine resorts which dedicated parts of their house reefs as protected areas. The nine resorts are part of over 30 resorts which pledged support under efforts to declare the Maldives as a Biosphere Reserve. Thoriq made the announcement addressing the […]
UNWTO to discuss governance and multi-stakeholder management models
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 3rd International Congress on Ethics and Tourism, to take place in Krakow, Poland on 27-28 April 2017, will discuss ways to advance the commitment of tourism towards sustainable and responsible practices. The event is one of the major components of the ‘Enhancing the Understanding of European Tourism’ Project, conducted by UNWTO in cooperation with […]
AirAsia deploys A330 to increase Malé-Kuala Lumpur route capacity
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AirAsia – the world’s best low-cost airline – has deployed its Airbus A330 to the Maldives. AirAsia announced that it is will be operating its Airbus A330 to the Maldives, and Macao, for a one-month period starting April 19, to facilitate the strong market demand along with added frequencies to other destinations. AirAsia currently operates […]
The Royal Residence at Jumeirah Vittaveli: “unrivalled privacy with a totally personalised service”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Step inside the Royal Residence at Jumeirah Vittaveli and discover the ultimate beachfront retreat. Designed for families and groups of friends looking for the ultimate in luxury, this stunning residence offers five bedrooms extending across 3,500 square meters of pure tranquillity. Cocooned in a Maldivian hideaway, the Royal Residence is a resort all of its […]
MMPRC hosts meeting with industry partners attending ATM 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has held an information session for the industry partners who are participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017. The main objective of this meeting was to share important information about ATM 2017 fair and how the industry partners can make the most from event. More than […]
Three notes on hotel loyalty programmes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Skift podcast recently discussed hotel loyalty. While some large chains like Hilton and Hyatt are expanding and renewing their loyalty programmes, others, like OTAs are attempting to lure customers through cheaper prices. Big acquisitions have a huge impact on hotel loyalty The recent mergers of major hotel brands, such as the Marriot-Starwood merger, leads […]
