Island and lagoon lease acquisition fees announced for 2016
The Government of Maldives has announced the lease acquisition fees for 2016 for the leasing of islands and lagoons for tourism development.
Trans Maldivian Airways to develop new seaplane base at Gan airport
The commencement of seaplane operations in South it will ease the logistics and further enhance the holiday experience of tourists travelling to the southern destinations of Maldives.
International tourism grows in 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International tourist arrivals grew by 5 per cent between January and April 2016, according to statistics from the latest UN World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) global barometer. Destinations worldwide welcomed 348 million international tourists (overnight visitors) during the first four months of 2016, up 5.3 percent from the same period last year. “Results show a strong […]
Shangri- La International Festival of Gastronomy to return with acclaimed chefs in ten cities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The second edition of the Shangri-La International Festival of Gastronomy will be simultaneously launched at 11 of its hotels in October. The culinary festival will run from 25 October to 1 November at Shangri-La properties in Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Manila, Paris, Taipei, Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore. The festival, co-sponsored by evian and BADOIT, […]
Amendments to Hotel Development Regulations come into effect
Under the new amendments, hotels can only be developed in islands with 24 hour electricity and health care facilities along with a Police Station situated in the island.
Molton Brown: Welcome to the world of luxurious fragrance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From their first store in London’s upmarket Mayfair to luxurious destinations across the globe, Molton Brown blend unique and exotic bath, body and home fragrances. Since 1973 Molton Brown have been famed for their innovative and memorable scents and are the creators of Britain’s first luxury fine liquid hand wash. They are also a proud […]
Government establishes company for integrated tourism development projects
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new state-owned company was established on Sunday to carry out ‘Integrated Tourism Development Projects’ with local businesses. The Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation is tasked with “enhancing tourism sector gains and promoting participation of small and medium sized businesses in the sector,” according to the president’s office. The government’s ‘guesthouse island project’ targeting local […]
Hotel Review: Sun Aqua Vilu Reef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We arrived at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef early morning. My first glance at the resort took my breath away. That is, my view from the seaplane. The resort is located in Dhaalu atoll, and I had dozed off for the 45 minute journey to be woken up by my colleague and friend who was travelling […]
Taj Burrow wins Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Australian surfer Taj Burrow has won the top prize at the elite Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. The 2016 edition concluded yesterday with Burrow defeating reigning champion and big wave legend Shane Dorian in the final. “This has been such a fun event,” Burrow said. “Sultans is just such a fun rippable wave, and […]
A Passion for Developing People: Helene Ireland of Training Works
Helene is the Managing Director and Lead Facilitator of Training Works, a locally registered training consultancy company that began providing services in the Maldives this January.
Kandima Maldives appoints new General Manager, Resort Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandima Maldives resort has appointed Grant Jefferies as General Manager and Jeremy Nordkamp as Resort Manager. Jefferies is an Australian born, seasoned international hotelier whose passion for the industry developed from an upbringing in a family who owned hotels in Southeast Queensland Australia. Jeffries’ impressive career in hospitality spans across the Pacific, USA, Europe and […]
The GM’s View: Mohamed Shareef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives spoke to Mohamed Shareef, the General Manager of Mirihi Island Resort about his journey to the top echelon of the hospitality industry, the challenges of managing a small resort, and his plans for the future. What attracted you to work in the industry? When I was younger I had always heard about the […]
