Jumeirah Vittaveli opens new luxurious wine library Cuvée
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cuvée is a sophisticated wine library boasting over 350 labels from select vineries around the world including a number of unique bin end wines. Situated within Fenesse, the overwater French fine dining restaurant at Jumeirah Vittaveli, Cuvée is part of the serene and intimate overwater venues that cater to romantic couples holidaying in the luxury […]
GM’s View: Jean-Louis Ripoche, General Manager, Sheraton Full Moon Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jean-Louis Ripoche worked in Tel Aviv prior to the Maldives, but his heart was always in Asia; he had previously worked in Indonesia for eight years and another eight years in Thailand. So when he had the opportunity to work in the Maldives, he happily accepted it. According to Jean-Louis, if he had not come […]
Precor joins Hotelier Maldives GM Forum as a Silver Partner
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Global Fitness giant Precor has joined the third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum as a Silver Partner. Made in the USA, Precor is preferred by many of the top hotels and resorts such as Waldorf Astoria, Banyan Tree, Hyatt, Pullman as well as Maldivian brands such as Milaidhoo, Kandima and Baros etc. Together with the […]
SEARA: Built on trust and quality service
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Canadian born Patrick Dean has spent 27 years of his life in Thailand, building a company that provides recreation and fitness facilities, which began as a small business in Bangkok in the year 1991. Patrick, a sports and fitness specialist, first travelled to Asia in 1985 as the General Manager of a Health and Fitness […]
Oil Aboard the Coconut Express at Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This April, the Navasana Spa at Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrates one year of producing its own coconut oil on the island. The coconut oil is all-natural 100% pure, made by the spa’s therapists who hand press it from the naturally fallen mature coconuts around the island. The oil is used in an increasing number of treatments […]
Nina Mohamed: Marketing & Communications Manager Hotel Jen, Malé, Maldives by Shangri-La
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s rare to meet an individual like Nina Mohamed who is as work oriented as she is. Her replies in a personal interview contained more information about her company and her work than her personal life. But it was refreshing and we sat conversing at Azure, the rooftop restaurant of Hotel Jen. Her, over a […]
HIH hosts SABA International Butler Academy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For many resort representatives based at Male’ International Airport, the arrival of Mr. Newton Cross, Principal of the South African Butler Academy has become a very familiar sight. The SABA International Butler Academy was established in 2009 with professionals having extensive international experience in the fields of Butlers, Front of House and General Hotel Management. […]
The Relevance of Service Excellence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the cover story for issue #27 of Hotelier Maldives, we discuss the relevance of superior service, and how it helps customers as well as organisations to grow, live and serve others. Further, Afeef Hussain (Regional Director of Training, Development and Quality Assurance at LUX* Resorts & Hotels) and Mohamed Athif (Director of Human Resources […]
Crafting Sustainable Hospitality Management with KPMG
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KPMG Maldives hosted an interactive workshop on hospitality management on the topic of “Crafting Sustainable Hospitality Management” on 20th March 2018 at Hotel Jen Male’. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Nirmalan Nagendra, a veteran hotelier with over 33 years of experience with prominent hotel chains around the globe. He currently serves as a consultant […]
TVEC – Maldives’ first live-in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Technical & Vocational Education Center (TVEC), a vocational training institute located in Baa Atoll Kihaadhoo, is set to begin training programs in mid 2018. The institute will initially start Certificate Level 3 Programs in Engine Mechanics, Plumbing and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18256″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]TVEC emphasises that their training programs […]
Over 100 delegates and 40 Hospitality Brands Confirm attendance at the third Hotelier Maldives GM Forum
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over a hundred delegates representing 40 hospitality brands have confirmed attendance at the upcoming Hotelier Maldives GM Forum. Scheduled to take place at Kurumba Maldives on 18th April 2018, the day long event will see the largest gathering of hoteliers and hospitality professionals congregate for a day of keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions on […]
EXCLUSIVE; Elena Parashko, Resident Artist at Anantara Kihavah
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Russian artist, Elena Parashko, has always been a creative individual, drawing and painting ever since she was old enough hold a pencil and a brush. Becoming an artist was not an option growing up so Elena trained to be a school teacher. She then attained her Masters of Adult Education so she could teach literacy […]
