The mega trends in the Asia Pacific Hospitality Industry
As an overview, the author drew some major market trends in the Asia Pacific hospitality sector with the recent flourish of tourism inflow in the region. The major reasons behind this boom as explained by her, is the increase in household income and the rise of the middle class. Also, this trend is mainly lead […]
New Year, No Rules at W Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate the festive season, W Maldives has planned exciting events from 11 December to 1 January 2017. Highlights include breakfasts with international DJs, pool and desert island parties, sunset sessions and cruises, cocktail parties and a gala dinner. “W Maldives will upend tradition and rewrite the rules of the holidays with a street art–style take […]
Experts meet to discuss measuring sustainable tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The first meeting of the Working Group of Experts on Measuring Sustainable Tourism (MST) agreed that developing a statistical framework for sustainable tourism is a priority to support integrated policy responses at national and destination level, and urged UNWTO to lead this effort. The Group agreed that the core rationale for developing a statistical […]
Festive Season highlights at PER AQUUM Niyama
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PER AQUUM Niyama has announced special activities for the upcoming festive season. Staring on 22nd December, special activities include a Festival Updos Workshop at LIME Spa and an Underwater Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. For little VIPs and families, highlights include storytelling, snorkeling, making Christmas cards and baking. On 23rd December, kids can enjoy face painting, […]
Pledge for Conservation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thirty resorts from ten atolls have pledged to designate areas of their islands as biosphere reserves. Celebrating this year’s World Tourism Day, 26 resorts signed a pact at the Tourism Industry Forum organised by the Ministry of Tourism on September 27. The resorts who signed the pact include; Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, Angsana Ihuru, Angsana Velavaru, […]
Fathimath Salah, Founder and Principal Designer of Niru Studio
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Koki’s fascination with design began at an early age, as during her childhood she was exposed to the works of local boat builders and crafts people. She studied Interior Design at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia and completed her Master in Interior and Product Design from Academia Italiana in Florence, Italy in […]
New Openings: Soneva Jani
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Luxury resort operator, Soneva has opened its newest property in the Maldives, Soneva Jani in Noonu Atoll. The primarily overwater resort comprises of 24 water villas and one island villa situated in a 5.6km lagoon, one of the largest in the country. The resort is built around the 150-acre island of Medhufaru, and surrounded by […]
Sri Lanka tourism minister highlights red-tape as major challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka’s ambitious plans to develop its tourism sector are being held up by too much bureaucracy, according to the island’s Minister for Tourism, John Amaratunga. Speaking ahead of the inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC) in Colombo, he told conference organisers Bench Events that, One of the biggest challenges is the bureaucracy. […]
Baros Maldives sets Island Elegance as festive season theme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baros Maldives has announced it is focusing on pure enjoyment on this island of timeless tropical bliss this festive season. Recognising that guests of refinement relish a hassle-free holiday where personalised attention to their needs is paramount, Baros Maldives made the announcement as this season’s holiday theme; “Enjoying Island Elegance.” According to the resort, from […]
Maldives announces major tourism development projects at World Travel Market
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldivian delegation participating in the 37th edition of the World Travel Market in London, United Kingdom, has announced major tourism developments during the first day of the exhibition. This includes the launching of the “Official Accommodation Guide of Maldives 2017”, seaplane operations in Addu Atoll, Maldives TV, the first international TV channel of Maldives […]
Kuramathi introduces new à la carte menus at four of its signature restaurants
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuramathi Maldives has upgraded the à la carte menus at four of its signature restaurants. The Reef, coined as a guest favourite and a classic of the resort, is set over-water and provides stunning views of the teal-tinted lagoon making it a popular choice for its return guests, honeymooners and those that crave fresh fish […]
Wellness for Wellness Leaders – “You can only give what you have”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For hands-on spa & wellness professionals it seems evident to be routed in a strong wellness philosophy & practice; seemingly the foundation of their work. But is that the reality? Busy working schedules, caring services, physical demands of therapy work, energetic exchange, customer care and attention to client’s well-being, dealing with adversity, worries and fears, […]
