Fourth Outlet of Authentic Maldives Opens in Kuda Villingili Resort
4th October 2021 marked the official opening of the fourth outlet of Authentic Maldives in Kuda Villigili Resort. Authentic Maldives is a chain of boutique shops initiated by the Ministry of Economic Development and operated by Business Center Corporation (BCC). The inauguration event was attended Minister of Economic Development, Fayyaz Ismail; Ambassador of Japan to […]
Mohammed Shihab Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Siyam World
Siyam World, Maldives has appointed Mohammed Shihab as director of sales & marketing. Shihab will lead the sales team at the resort, which is set to open on 28th of October 2021. He will also be responsible for creating and overseeing global relationships with key partners as well as develop sales growth strategies and actions […]
Wellness Experts in Maldives Talk About Post-Pandemic Wellness Trends
Hotelier Maldives interviews four wellness experts in Maldives: Renate Hermes, group spa director, Duniye Spa; Melany Martinez Thomas, director of wellness, JOALI BEING; Susanne Fisch, wellness manager, JOALI BEING; Elise Rimbaud, director of spa and wellness, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI. The global wellness economy, valued at a whopping USD 4.5 trillion by Global Wellness Institute, has […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Niyama Private Islands Maldives to Host Surf Week 2021 Niyama Private Islands Maldives is launching its 2021 Surf Week from 1 to 7 November, hosting Josh Kerr and Matt Parker, two big names in the world of surf, and with a full programme of surfing and socialising for participants. Josh Kerr, former Australian pro surfer […]
GM Forum ’21 Highlights: Panel Discussion – ‘Connectivity in the New Normal’
The first panel at the GM Forum 2021 discussed ‘Connectivity in the New Normal’. Moderated by Ibrahim Saleem Bandhu, panelists included Mohamed Mihad, MD, Island Aviation Services and Ahmed Maumoon, Deputy CEO, Manta Air. The panel highlighted the current issues and solutions for airport connectivity in the new normal, including domestic transportation to the south […]
British Airways Resumes Weekly Flights from Maldives to London
From 3rd October 2021, British Airways will operate four flights a week from Velana International Airport to London Heathrow. From 18th October 2021, the airline will increase operations to daily flights between the two airports. Moran Birger, British Airways’ head of sales for South Asia, Middle East and Africa said: “We can’t wait to welcome […]
Haanif Abdullah, Training, Health & Safety Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Haanif Abdullah, 30, is the recently appointed training, health & safety manager at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives. We interviewed the AHLEI Certified Hospitality Trainer to learn more about his inspiring journey, his role at The Sun Siyam Irufushi and his advice to aspiring hoteliers. Hotelier Maldives: Could you tell me about your role […]
GM Forum ’21 Highlights: Keynote Speech by Emilio Fortini
Emilio Fortini, general manager at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and chairman of Marriott Business Council gave the second keynote speech at this year’s GM Forum, held on 23rd September at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. Emilio talked about the various challenges of the pandemic and the positive recovery of Maldives. “It’s difficult for […]
GM Forum ’21 Highlights: Keynote Speech by Dr Abdulla Mausoom
The fifth edition of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum took place on 23rd September 2021 at Paradise Island Resort, Maldives. This year’s Forum saw the presence of over 90 delegates representing 50 hospitality brands. The first keynote speech was given by Minister of Tourism, Dr Abdulla Mausoom. In his speech, Minister highlighted Maldives being removed from […]
IFS – A Pioneering Market Leader in Food Service Distribution
With its inception in 2013, International Food Solution Pvt Ltd (IFS) set out on an ambitious journey to become a ‘one-stop solution provider’ for food service distribution to the HoReCa and Retail sectors in Maldives. The company specializes in the distribution of premium food and non-food products from internationally recognized brands, in addition to serving […]
Suppliers You Should Know: Deli United
Deli United is a leading exporter of tropical first Grade fresh fruits, and vegetables, a wide array of foodstuff, bakery, flowers, and a large array of Hotel Equipment to Hotels and Resorts throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2010, with its head office in Bangkok, Deli United offers an unsurpassed selection of seasonal and year-round […]
Latest Marketing Updates by Visit Maldives
Have a look at a round-up of the latest marketing activities by Visit Maldives, the national tourism body mandated with the promotion of the destination. Media Team from South Africa Arrives to Maldives Journalists from Independent, Getaway Magazine, and Sunday Times have arrived in Maldives for a familiarization trip until 2nd October 2021. These magazines […]
