Amit Majumder appointed General Manager of Jumeirah Vittaveli resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Luxury hotel company Jumeirah Group has appointed Amit Majumder as the new General Manager of the award-winning Jumeirah Vittaveli resort in the Maldives. Majumder fills the position vacated by Graham Kiy who has moved on to a new role with Jumeirah in China. “I am excited to be at the helm of Jumeirah Vittaveli which […]
Vacations Expo: Maldives’ first travel exhibition kicks off
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vacations Expo, the Maldives’ first travel exhibition, kicked off yesterday at the National Art Gallery. Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed inaugurated the exhibition at an opening ceremony Thursday afternoon. Speaking at the ceremony, Saeed said the expo is a good initiative. Such fairs are important to the Maldives as they will help boost the tourism […]
Pietro Addis appointed general manager at COMO Maalifushi, Maldives
COMO Hotels and Resorts has appointed Pietro Addis as the new general manager of COMO Maalifushi, Maldives.
Future Forward: Designing the ‘Hospitable’ Experience
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The need to design the “Hospitable” experience: The prominence of art has been a long standing romance between design and the hospitality industry, the objective is to make the entire hotel acquisitions inspire the guests or more importantly give personality to an otherwise innate building through brand aesthetics and defining elements. A brand has to […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrates first anniversary, offers special discounts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrated its 1st anniversary this week with travel industry professionals and hotel guests. The celebrations took place from from 30 July to 1 August. The invitees participated in dolphin spotting, relaxed in the Navasana Spa hydro pool, and enjoyed water sports activities. Hotel guests then joined the invitees for a management cocktail party by […]
Kurumba Maldives resort unveils refurbished pool area
Kurumba Maldives Resort has unveiled its newly refurbished main and children’s pool.
Women in Hospitality: Simmi Soodan
Simmi Soodan is the Director of Sales at Jumeirah Vittaveli. Hailing from Jammu and Kashmir in India, Simmi has always been passionate about the hospitality industry.
New ‘Master in Residence’ announced at Shangri-La Maldives
Professional underwater photographer, marine biologist and scientific diver, Uli Kunz set to make Shangri-La Maldives home from 9 to 20 August 2016
Costa Cruises announces cruise from Mumbai to Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Europe’s leading cruising company, Costa Cruises, has announced the launch of its cruise service from Mumbai to the Maldives. The cruise ship, named Costa neoClassica, will start its maiden voyage from Mumbai on 16 December, and continue its series of weekly cruises until 18th March 2017. This will be the first time a major cruise […]
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation’s profit for the past quarter increase by 67 per cent
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) earned a profit of USD 2.2 million (MVR 33.9 million) in the 2nd quarter of 2016. This is a 67 per cent increase when compared to the 1st quarter of 2016. Profit for the 1st quarter totalled at USD 1.3 million. According to MTDC’s 2nd quarter report for 2016, […]
Career Opportunities at Kihaad Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10852″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] We are looking for creative, innovative, and passionate individuals who are committed to provide exemplary guest service to join our team. Front Office Receptionist – (Local only) – 01 Guest Service Agent – (Chinese speaking female only) Sales & Marketing Reservation Agent (Female only – Local are first priority) – 01 […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort Celebrates Independence Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort celebrated the 51st anniversary of the Maldives’ independence on 26 July. The hosts and the management of the resort got together for a flag raising ceremony and sang the national anthem of the Maldives. The hotel’s chefs baked a special celebratory cake for the hosts to commemorate the day. The […]
