AHTIC will scrutinise Tourism Investment in Sri Lanka
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourism Investment in Sri Lanka will be one of the topics discussed at the inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC). Organised by Bench Events, the conference will be held from 27 to 29 November at the Hilton Colombo. “Tourism insiders believe there has never been a better time to explore investment in Sri […]
Bandos Maldives launches Coral Gardening Project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate World Tourism Day, Bandos Maldives has launched a Coral Gardening Project for visitors. “The Bandos house reef is one of the best in North Male’ Atoll and a point of pride for the resort. This initiative is in line with the company’s Environmental Stewardship core value”, the resort said in a press statement. […]
World Tourism Day 2016: Tourism leaders commit to advance Universal Accessibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over 500 delegates from 60 countries convened in Bangkok, Thailand, to take part in the Official Celebrations of the World Tourism Day this year dedicated to the theme ‘Tourism for all: Promoting Universal Accessibility.’ Policy frameworks, capacity building, business strategies and awareness raising have been some of the areas tackled during the week of events […]
Maldives Marine Expo 2016 opens at Hulhumale’
The third edition of Maldives Marine Expo 2016 opened yesterday at the Hulhumale’ marina area.
Chinese outbound tourism slows down but there’s no need to panic says research institute COTRI
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chinese outbound tourism growth slowed down by 3% in the first half of 2016, but there’s no need to panic says China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI), the world’s leading organisation for consulting, training, research and other services related to the Chinese outbound tourism market. COTRI is a privately organised and independent institute established in […]
Tourism for All: Promoting Universal Accessibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today marks the World Tourism Day, and countries across the globe are celebrating with a common theme set by the United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation on ‘Tourism for all – promoting universal accessibility’. In his message on the occasion, Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki Moon noted that with almost 1.2 billion people […]
City Investments: The Story of a Baker
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]City Investments is a group of companies which caters to the food and beverage community in the Maldives. Having started business in the early 2000’s, Chairman Ali Faheem has worked tirelessly for the company to become what it is today. Founded by Ali Faheem (Chairman) and Mohamed Latheef (Managing Director), the duo was later joined […]
W Maldives introduces Extreme Island Takeover package
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]W Maldives has introduced a private buyout travel package that gives guests exclusive use of the island and turn it into their own private playground. Guests who purchase the ‘Extreme Island Takeover’ package will have access to the luxury resort’s 78 private escapes, its six creative gourmet eateries and lounge bars, including 15BELOW, the Maldives’ […]
Outrigger earns two awards at Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Resorts recently earned two 2016 Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards, for the company’s redesign of its website and a branding video produced for Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort that showcases its exquisite over-water bungalows and uncompromising Outrigger hospitality. “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized for our commitment to continuously improving and enhancing the travel […]
Careers: Mohamed Riyaz, Executive Chef at Furaveri Island Resort & Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mohamed Riyaz is the executive chef and F&B head at Furaveri Island Resort & Spa, a newly opened Raa atoll property. He’s the eldest of six siblings. “I lived in Maradhoo [in Addu Atoll] until I was twelve,” says Riyaz. “I went to school there, but we weren’t taught in English medium so I came […]
Six Senses launches new service to optimise sleep
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses has rolled out a new service designed to help guests enjoy the best sleep imaginable with a dedicated ‘Sleep Ambassador’ and fine-tuned surroundings. The group’s enhanced sleep standard, Sleep With Six Senses, was developed in partnership with internationally renowned Sleep Doctor Michael J. Breus Ph.D, and has been introduced at five Six Senses […]
Maldives to welcome first InterContinental resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement with Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) to manage a new resort in the Maldives. The 83- room InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort will be developed in Maamunagau island in Raa atoll. “Tourism in the Maldives has been a major contributor to its economy, contributing more than 40 percent […]
