Women in Hospitality: Fathimath Shaazleen, resident manager at PER AQUUM Niyama

In the latest edition of Women in Hospitality, we feature Fathimath Shaazleen, resident manager at PER AQUUM Niyama. Shaaz is also featured in the cover story of the latest issue of Hotelier Maldives, issue 11.

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UN declares 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.

Starfleet Media releases The 2015 Smart Decision Guide to Hotel Property Management Systems

The 2015 Smart Decision Guide to Hotel Property Management Systems by Starfleet Media is a comprehensive buyer’s guide for decision makers at hotels, resorts and other lodging properties.

Middle East is the fastest growing outbound travel market, says ITB

The Middle East is the world’s fastest-growing outbound travel market, the ITB World Travel Trends Report finds.

Exclusive: Tarek Ibrahim – interview with a celebrity chef

Chef Tarek is a household name in the Middle East. With a cooking show watched by 350 million people, Tarek was also a judge at Hotel Asia.

Dometic Middle East

Dometic Group is a premier supplier of mobile comfort products for the lodging, RV, marine, automotive and retail markets.

Passenger traffic on the rise, says IATA

Global passenger traffic results for October shows continued growth for both domestic and international traffic, IATA has announced.

First South-east Asian Michelin Guide announced

Michael Ellis, international director for the Michelin Guides has announced Singapore as the company’s latest addition to their revered restaurant guides.

Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort Wins ‘Luxury Contemporary Resort of the Year’ Award

The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has won “Luxury Contemporary Resort of the Year,” at The Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015.

Maldives Monetary Authority: growth in tourism and construction expected in 2016

The National Bureau of Statistics suggests that although real GDP growth for 2015 is expected to slow down, 2016 looks promising.

MEGA Maldives begins Male-Kuala Lumpur route today

The first MEGA Maldives Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur left Male today at 0800 hrs with 116 passengers.

Design Hotels to become Starwood’s ’11th brand’

Starwood Hotels and Resorts just announced the expanded partnership with Design Hotels AG. This was announced at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), only seven months after Starwood announced the launching of their 10th brand,

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