GM Forum 2018 Highlights: ‘Tourism-related Taxation’ by Yusuf Shiraz, Deputy Director, Maldives Tax Academy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In his presentation themed on “Tourism-related Taxation’, Yusuf Shiraz, the Deputy Director of Maldives Tax Academy spoke in length about the tax registration process and gave an overview of the different taxes hotelier should take into account, and how to submit with tax returns. He also highlighted on ways Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) can […]
Hotel companies should refocus on traditional training
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the ever-competitive world of hotel branding, C-suite leaders continue to look for ways to differentiate their brands. Yet as soon as an innovative amenity, new loyal programme feature or web widget is launched, other brands catch up. In recent years, it seems the focus has turned back to personalisation of guest experiences as a […]
ITB Asia 2018 attracts record number of new exhibitors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’ has attracted a record number of new exhibitors, recording a 20.8% increase in new exhibitors signing up for the show, compared to the same period last year. This comes after the success of last year’s 10th-anniversary show which saw record-breaking numbers with 113 countries exhibiting at the event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According […]
PATA elects new Executive Board for 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the election of Dr Chris Bottrill, Director, International and Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Capilano University in North Vancouver, Canada as Chairman of the Association’s Executive Board. The appointment was made during the PATA Annual Summit 2018 held in Korea. Dr Bottrill […]
Aboard Ritrella, the biggest yacht cruising the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ritrella stands out like a crown jewel in the Maldivian waters as it is the largest luxury cruise hotel registered to operate within the country. The yacht has a length of 58 meters and began operations in 2017. Ritrella offers packages catering to divers, surfers, big game fishing, and for guests looking at cruising and […]
Olivier Larcher appointed as General Manager of Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has announced the appointment of Olivier Larcher as the resort’s General Manager. Set on the private island of Meradhoo Island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll surrounded by natural splendour, the resort is set to open in late 2018. Larcher began his career in France in 1990 and joined AccorHotels in 2016 as General […]
KOHLER: Winning over the luxury hotels of Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KOHLER is one of the reputed suppliers of Bathroom and Kitchen fixtures in the Maldives. They offer a range of high-end products designed with advanced technologies and efficient mechanics. Perhaps their reliability is as important as their design aesthetics in earning the trust of many luxury properties in the Maldives. Kohler products have been distributed […]
How to Reduce OTA Commissions with Your Direct Sales Strategy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Editor’s Note: The following article was first published on xotels.com. Reproduced here with the kind permission of the author. Here is the fact, Direct bookings have become a key objective for hotels large and small, and is one of the top recommendations at an efficient Revenue Management strategy. In an ultra-competitive sector, through moving room reservations away from […]
17% growth in arrivals in Q1 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Statistics published by the Ministry of Tourism show a year-on-year growth of 17% in tourist arrivals for the first quarter of 2018. Arrivals were higher in each of the three months in the first quarter compared to the Q1 of 2017. This is in comparison to a 4% increase for arrivals in the first quarter […]
Morteza Capital Becomes the First Regulated Hotel Investment Manager in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Morteza Capital Ltd, an investment management and advisory firm specializing in hotel and leisure investments, has been awarded an Investment Adviser’s License by the Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA), becoming the second licensed investment manager in the Maldives, and the first to specialise in hospitality and leisure related investments. Morteza Capital is led by a […]
Cocoon Maldives awarded 2018 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives has announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its eighth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients includes accommodations, restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality […]
Reethi Faru Resort: A memorable experience rooted in bio-luxury
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some 45 minutes by flight from Velana International Airport, the little and pristine island of Filaidhoo is a flawless setting for Reethi Faru Resort. The resort enjoys a remote location in the uncrowded Raa Atoll, about 140 kilometres from the capital city, Malé. Unlike many other Maldivian resorts, where there are many other hotels nearby, […]
