Jan Tibaldi appointed new General Manager at One&Only Reethi Rah
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One&Only has announced the appointment of established industry leader Jan Tibaldi as General Manager of One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. In his new role, Jan will be responsible for the overall operation and strategic development of the award-winning all-villa resort, as well as leading the One&Only Reethi Rah Team to continue to create unrivalled […]
Mohamed ‘Didi’ Abdulla, F&B Manager, Adaaran Club Rannalhi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sitting at the bar sipping a glass of orange juice, I sat content, observing the hive of activity around me. Adaaran Club Rannalhi (ACR) deserved its name. The atmosphere was charged and had the vibe of a night-club, guests walking around in vibrant attire, some dancing on their feet to the EDM booming from the […]
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas voted Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has been named the World’s Most Instagrammable Hotel. The upscale resort located in Baa Atoll, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas defeated Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve 45,385 – 30,143, taking home the crown in Luxury Travel Advisor’s inaugural Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World contest. To reach the finals, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas […]
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts announces new President and CEO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Jeff Wagoner as the company’s new president and chief executive officer. KSL Resorts co-founder and CEO Scott Dalecio, who has been serving as Outrigger’s interim CEO since early 2017, was also appointed as the executive chairman of the global hospitality brand.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Wagoner joins Outrigger with wide-ranging […]
Get your hotel operations team onboard The Tricycle of Guest Service
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As hospitality industry trainers know, using symbols and models can help trainees grasp abstract concepts and make seemingly-complex paradigms easy to understand. Seems like is a good time for the hotel industry to update its model, so let’s get your team onboard The Tricycle of Guest Service. When you think about it, a tricycle is […]
Maagiri Hotel: Simplicity delivered in style
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maagiri Hotel, a new luxury hotel offering panoramic views of the north-eastern waterfront of Malé, is now open. Conveniently located opposite Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal, the nine-storey hotel offers 52-rooms.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The hotel, operated by Maagiri Investments Pvt Ltd, offers accommodation in four categories with elegant interiors, luxurious comforts and panoramic views. It also features a coffee […]
French visitor numbers to the Maldives record positive growth
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The French outbound travel market to the Maldives is seeing signs of growth. The Ministry of Tourism has revealed a 4.6 percent increase in French visitor arrivals by the end of 2017. In total, 42,365 French tourists travelled to the Maldives, up from 40,487 a year earlier. France, the seventh largest source market for visitors […]
LvTong Electric Vehicles: Sweet, comfortable and practical
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While the world is still reluctant to accept the fact that electric vehicles are the future of transportation, the hospitality industry is quickly embracing them as the mainstay for most activities. From guided tours to hauling luggage, electric vehicles are rapidly becoming a cool futuristic addition to the hospitality experience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]In addition to the obvious […]
Exclusive: Mohamed Athif, Director of Human Resources, Kandima Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mohamed Athif is a dedicated HR professional with strong grasp of KPIs, employment laws, compliance issues and benefit plans. As the Director of Human Resources at Kandima Maldives, Athif successfully introduces process improvements and team development initiatives to drive organizational goal attainment. Hotelier Maldives: How did you discover your calling to work to develop people? […]
SIMDI Group, Cyprea Air & Holidays named partners of GM Forum 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SIMDI Group and Cyprea Air & Holidays have come on board as partners of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018. SIMDI came on board as the Beverage Partner of the GM Forum, as Cyprea Air & Holidays has been appointed as the Airline Partner of the annual event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18454″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]With over 40 […]
Exclusive: Afeef Hussain, Regional Director of Training, Dev. & Quality Assurance, LUX* Resorts & Hotels
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Afeef Hussain, the Regional Director of Training, Development and Quality at LUX* Resorts and Hotels has been working in the hospitality industry for over 15 years. Experienced in the areas of HR strategy, customer experience, quality management, talent, performance management and learning and development, he speaks about the relevance of superior services in this exclusive […]
Maldives registers prominent increase in tourist arrivals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives tourism attained 10 percent as five year annual average growth rate from 2012 to 2016, according to data by the Ministry of Tourism. The sector accounts to about 23 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Maldives tourism also saw the arrival of 1.3 million tourists by end 2017, which is an 8 […]
