Coco Collection appoints new Group General Manager and Head of Sales and Marketing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Collection has appointed Antony Paton as its Group General Manager and Andrew Ashmore as the Head of Sales and Marketing. As the Group General Manager, Antony Paton will oversee the operations of all three properties in the portfolio. With 40 years of experience, knowledge and background of the travel and hospitality industry, Paton’s recent […]
Sri Lanka announces plans for Tourism Development Zones
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka has announced plans to attract tourists back to the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ with the launch of themed tourism development zones, a public-private sector initiative backed by the Ministry of Lands, the Ministry of Tourism and the Sri Lanka Tourism Club, a government-recognised group of industry leaders. More than eight ‘themed international […]
Kandholhu Maldives introduces Dhivehi Raha degustation menu, starlit cinema
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandholhu Maldives has introduced a Dhivehi Raha (Maldivian Taste) degustation menu and set up a starlit cinema on the beach for its guests. The five-course degustation menu was pioneered by Executive Chef Mickaël Farina. Designed to showcase the best of Maldivian cuisine, it will be served in a perfect setting on the beach to the […]
Kuramathi and Maafushivaru achieve Travelife Gold certification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuramathi Maldives and its sister property, Maafushivaru has won the Travelife Gold award for their sustainability efforts. Kuramathi’ first attained the Travelife Gold status in 2013. Following a new audit this year under more stringent regulations, the resort has been awarded gold status for the second time. This sets the benchmark even higher for Kuramathi […]
Exploring Maldivian marine life without diving or snorkeling
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best Dives Maldives is offering resorts the possibility of providing a new kind of experience to their guests. The company’s first semi submarine, which is in the shape of a bright red fish with a huge smile on its face, was unveiled earlier this year and according Best Dives’ General Manager Eric van Melis, three […]
Careers: Ahmed Rifau, Director of Operations, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives sat down with Ahmed Rifau for a chat about his 23 years in the hospitality industry. Starting at the bottom rung, Rifau’s passion for the industry and his thirst for knowledge coupled with hard work has helped him rise to the position of Operations Director at the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi. “Growing up […]
Maldives scoops 6 global awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Maldivian properties won global recognition at the World Luxury Hotel Awards held on the 29th of October at the St. Regis Doha, Qatar. Additionally, Maldives proved its stronghold as a world class destination with big wins in the regional and continental categories as well. The six properties which won global prizes at the WLHA […]
A Night of the Stars – World’s Most Brilliant Hotels Shine at Haute Grandeur Awards Gala
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Haute Grandeur Global Hotel AwardsTM crowned the finest hotels from around the world during a dazzling Awards Gala Ceremony hosted at the magnificent Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, on 20 October 2016. Glamour, opulence and acclamation define the annual Haute Grandeur Awards Gala Ceremony. This prestigious event is one of the most anticipated evenings […]
Maldives sees decreases across the 3 key performance metrics: STR
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Asia Pacific hotel performance for Q3 2016, September 2016 Hotels in the Asia Pacific region recorded mixed Q3 2016 results when reported in U.S. dollar constant currency, according to data from STR. Compared with Q3 2015, the Asia Pacific region reported a 1.9% increase in occupancy to 71.3%. However, average daily rate was down 1.9% to […]
Branding – It can make or break a property
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brands are ubiquitous. In our everyday life we’re confronted with a plethora of them; there are those that fulfil our most basic needs, like milk, and others that we indulge in every now and then, like a treatment at a particular spa. Branding is part of the process that gives tangibility to something that is […]
Six Senses Laamu announces special activities for festive season
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu is gearing up for the festive season with special activities and celebrations planned for guests of all ages between December 23, 2016 and January 3, 2017. Some of the festive highlights include: Dr. Jitendra invites guests to discover the Six Senses Integrated Wellness programs. A variety of classes and workshops have also […]
Outrigger wins Best Hotel/Resort Website award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger.com has won the Best Hotel/Resort Website award at the Travelmole Asia Pacific Web Awards 2016. Mark Simmons, Outrigger’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific accepted the award at the Travelmole Asia Pacific Web Awards ceremony 20 October during the ITB Asia travel show in Singapore. According to Outrigger, the newly designed website […]
