Overview of tourist accommodation facilities in the Maldives: Hotels and guesthouses
The unique and natural beauty of the Maldives coupled with the one-island-one-resort concept attracts droves of tourists to the luxury destination, but it is not solely dedicated for the affluent traveller—the country offers various types of accommodation options catering to a diverse range of preferences; from luxury to budget travellers and backpackers, etc. These facilities […]
GM Forum 2019 Highlights: Bridging the Skills Gap & Women in Hospitality
While tourism directly accounts for nearly 40% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the Maldives, employment in the tourism sector is dominated by the expatriate workforce. Despite the 45 to 55 quota regulatory requirement ratio for local to expatriate staff, there is a huge gap in reaching this figure, and the number of women working […]
Hotel Sales Negotiating Training, Circa 2020
As a conference speaker and trainer, I am finding that one of my most requested topics lately is hotel sales negotiating techniques. Based on the initial inquiries received, I get the impression that many hotel leaders still view negotiating as being a separate part of the selling process such as it was originally taught in […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives launches reef-friendly sunscreen!
The reef-friendly sunscreen has been launched by Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives. They encourage the divers and snorkellers to use the reef-safe sunscreen as it protects marine life from the adverse effects of two harmful chemicals, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate. Thus, will help to protect the precious coral life. The resident marine biologist at the resort, Peter […]
This autumn enjoy Mediterranean flavours with Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives’ innovative menu ‘Pesto, Pistou’
With the launch of Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives’ latest global menu – ‘Pesto, Pistou’, international guests and local residents are invited to savour the flavours of the Mediterranean, this autumn. For a brand synonymous with culinary excellence for over seventy years, the expert chefs at Mövenpick have perfected a new and innovative variety of pesto’s […]
‘Minus 6 Meters’ at OZEN by Atmosphere
The brand-new underwater restaurant at OZEN by Atmosphere opened the doors to an unparalleled, immersive dining experience. ‘Minus 6 Meters’ – M6m is the first underwater restaurant within the South Malé Atoll and the first in the Maldives to be included on an all-inclusive plan. M6m: an open sea venue that’s truly a world away, […]
VARU by Atmosphere appoints Utkarsh Faujdar as General Manager
Dynamic and fast-growing Indian Ocean Hotels & Resorts group Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts appoints Utkarsh Faujdar as the General Manager for the newest property under the group: VARU by Atmosphere which is due to open on October 2019. With a three-decade-long career in the hospitality industry, Utkarsh has been the General Manager for the renowned […]
Curio Collection of Hilton Debuts in the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives South East Asia
Located in the idyllic Emboodhoo Lagoon, SAii Lagoon Maldives is part of the first and only integrated resort and game-changing retreat of CROSSROADS Maldives. SAii Lagoon Maldives’ opening also marks Hilton’s Curio Collection debut in South East Asia and Hilton’s third Curio Collection in the Asia Pacific. The resort will be Hilton’s third property in […]
Crossroads Maldives to host GM Forum 2020
Crossroads Maldives will be the venue for the annual General Manager’s Forum organised by Hotelier Maldives; the country’s only dedicated audited publication for hospitality professionals, developers, and hotel operators. The next GM Forum, scheduled for 2nd April 2020, will be the fifth in the series that started in 2016 at Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH). Since […]
Cosmopolitan’s expansion in global presentation
With a vision of expanding to the hotel and resort supply business, world-renowned Danish Wrist Ship Supply partnered with the proficient Champa Brothers Maldives Pvt Ltd, to establish Cosmopolitan. In 2002, with just one container of frozen and chilled goods and one container of dry goods amounting to not more than 40 tonnes, Cosmopolitan entered […]
The Dilmah Story – creating beautiful experiences with tea
A ‘brand with a conscience’, Dilmah Tea was born in 1988 when a young tea grower, Merrill J.Fernando, decided to colour in his dreams of ethically producing his country’s tea, the famous Ceylon tea, for tea-lovers around the globe. Named after his two sons Dilhan and Malik, Dilmah Tea is now enjoyed in more than […]
Yashlightroom – “I take photographs, make videos & drink coffee”
His description of himself is very simple, “I shoot photographs and videos and I love coffee.” Yet, Yashrib ‘Yash’ Ahmed’s work is instilled in the hearts and homes of clients who chose him to capture their precious moments. His life had always been immersed in creativity; experimenting with unique business ideas from contemporary e-commerce solutions […]
