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, […]
Villa Hotels & Resorts makes new appointments to key positions in three properties
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Villa Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of members to key positions in three properties – Sun Island Resort & Spa, Holiday Island Resort & Spa, and Paradise Island Resort & Spa. Abdulla Fath’hey was appointed as the new General Manager of Sun Island Resort & Spa, as Ali Naseer took over as the […]
10 Tips to attract Chinese travellers and tourists with your hotel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Editor’s Note: The following article was first published on www.xotels.com Reproduced here with the kind permission of the author. With around US$300 billion spent every year overseas, the Chinese market is incredibly tempting for hotels, but it’s probably the hardest one to penetrate as well. We are always looking to develop our revenue management and distribution strategies […]
Graeme Freeman appointed as Resident Manager at Six Senses Laamu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu announces the appointment of Graeme Freeman as the resorts new resident manager. Graeme will be in charge of the resort’s overall operations, ensuring that guests continue to receive exceptional and out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Bringing more than 14 years of executive experience to the role, Graeme gained his proficiency in the high-end hospitality and […]
Tanushree Joshi appointed Sales Manager for Indian market by TSMIC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Small Maldives Island Co. (TSMIC) has announced the appointment of Tanushree Joshi as the Sales Manager – India. In her new role, Joshi will spearhead the sales and marketing of TSMIC’s three resort properties in the Maldives; Amilla Fushi, Finolhu, and Huvafen Fushi, in the Indian market.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18932″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]A […]
