TripAdvisor expands instant booking marketplace

TripAdvisor has launched its Instant Booking service in 9 English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and South Africa.

Starwood expands its Human Rights Policy

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has unveiled an improved and expanded human rights policy. The international hotel chain pledged to conduct its business in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

ONYX Hospitality Group and Singapore Hospitality Holdings enter strategic alliance

ONYX Hospitality Group is partnering with Singapore Hospitality Holdings to expand its OZO and Shama portfolio with new properties across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

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World Travel Awards reveals nominees for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony

The prestigious World Travel Awards has announced a list of nominees ahead of its upcoming Africa & Indian Ocean Gala ceremony 2016.

Asia Pacific hotel transaction volume for 2016 projected at USD 8.5 billion

2015 marked the second highest year on record for hotel transactions, with an enormous 50 per cent growth on the previous year, JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group has said.

Outrigger Resorts appoints new UK sales and marketing representatives

Outrigger Resorts has enlisted UK-based PR firm Hills Balfour as its representative for sales, marketing and public relations support.

MATI holds 26th Annual General Meeting

Maldivian Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held its 26th Annual General Meeting today at Dharubaaruge.

Kuramathi Island Resort upgrades facilities under new concept

Kuramathi Island Resort is set to unveil innovative new concepts in March 2016 with the introduction of five unique villa types, new restaurants and bars, as well as a range of new services.

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa organises blood donation camp

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9007″ img_size=”730×411″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text] Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa, in collaboration with Maldives Blood Services (MBS) has conducted a blood donation programme. The blood donation camp was held at the resort located in South Male’ Atoll on Saturday, 30th January 2016. The entire team of the resort wholeheartedly participated in the initiative and contributed to the […]

Maldives participates at EMITT exhibition

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), together with 5 industry partners, are taking part in the 20th edition of East Mediterranean Tourism and Travel (EMITT) exhibition in Turkey.

Lily Hotels & Resorts appoints Michael Wieser as chief executive officer

Michael Wieser has been appointed chief executive officer of Lily Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd – owner and operator of Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Dhonakulhi Investments Pvt Ltd.

Starwood joins TripAdvisor’s instant booking platform

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and TripAdvisor have partnered to make the hospitality group’s global hotel portfolio accessible on the TripAdvisor instant booking platform.

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