Two Maldives’ resorts ranked in Travel + Leisure’s Top 100 Hotels in the World
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two honeymooners’ havens in the Maldives, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, have been listed in Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of Top 100 Hotels in the World. The two properties were listed alongside Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan which was ranked at the top […]
Singapore Airlines named World’s Best Airline in 2018 Skytrax Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines has been named this year’s ‘World’s Best Airline’ in Skytrax’s World Airline Awards. SIA also took the top spot in the ‘World’s Best First Class’, ‘Best Airline in Asia’ and ‘Best First Class Airline Seat’ categories in the 2018 rankings. This is the fourth-time SIA has been named ‘World’s Best Airline’. The awards […]
Online Travel Agencies (OTAs): Enemies, Friends, Frenemies, or…?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since their debut in the 1990s, OTAs have become a significant force in hotel distribution and marketing with indelible effects on the hotel industry. It is no surprise that with such rapid innovation and technological advancement, online booking is growing by 13% per annum. According to the European Travel Technology Services Association (ETTSA) online accommodation […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Nautilus Maldives unveils ‘a place beyond time’ video The Nautilus Maldives has unveiled a video themed on ‘a place beyond time’ showcasing the island’s philosophy of giving absolute freedom to its guests in a place where time has no meaning and convention is set aside. The video demonstrates that a stay at The […]
Shoumo Mukherjee appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has announced the appointment of Shoumo Mukherjee as the resort’s new Director of Sales and Marketing, to lead its commercial division. An Indian national, Shoumo Mukherjee has in-depth experience in the Maldives’ hospitality industry, having served as General Manager Sales & Marketing for Universal Resorts Maldives in the early 2000’s. “I am proud […]
The International Tourism Film Festival Maldives is back by popular demand
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2nd International Tourism Film Festival Maldives “Following the Equator” is to be held September 6th through 8th at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. Back by popular demand, the purpose of the festival is to gather talents of different ages, interests and backgrounds at one place. The three-day event screens clips from across the globe […]
Best Dives Pvt Ltd signs on for Crossroads project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a function held at Emboodhoo Island, Best Dives Pvt Ltd has been appointed by Singha Estate as dive and water sports provider for the upcoming Crossroads integrated resort project. The services to be provided are SCUBA diving, motorised and non-motorised watersports activities and various excursions that will, as per the press release, showcase the […]
FHTS to host seminar on tourism sector “workforce localisation”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) is inviting tourism industry stakeholders to a special seminar themed around “Workforce Localisation in the Tourism Industry of the Maldives”. The seminar will be held as part of Ilmy Foavahi, a series of monthly public seminars organised by the Maldives National University (MNU). The seventh session in the […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Huvafen Fushi unveils RAW: Revitalising Addictive Wellness, an all-new wellness restaurant Huvafen Fushi has unveiled RAW: Revitalising Addictive Wellness – a new wellness restaurant which will awaken guests’ senses with pure, unrefined cuisines. Hovering over an ethereal realm of water, above the world’s first underwater spa, PEARL, the innovative dining venue captivates with unadulterated […]
JW Marriott Maldives to open in 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the continuing expansion of its presence in the Asia Pacific region, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the JW Marriott Maldives. Slated to open in 2019, it promises a sophisticated, yet culturally integrated retreat within the paradise island nation. With the introduction of JW Marriott Maldives, the JW Marriott brand […]
Tourism Ministry introduces fee for extending resort construction period
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ministry of Tourism has introduced a fee for extending the construction period of resorts and hotels. The new fee was announced following an amendment to the guideline governing the extension of construction period of resorts, hotels, training resorts, transit hotels, and city hotels. As per the amendment to Article 2, Clause 1 of the Guideline […]
TMA seaplane fleet reaches half-century mark
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has announced the latest addition to its seaplane fleet, which brings the total number of TMA aircraft to 50. The aircraft was ferried from Calgary, Canada, and reached Velana International Airport on July 4 at 1700hrs. TMA has played a pivotal role in developing the tourism infrastructure in the Maldives and the […]
