An Issue of Connectivity: Edward Alsford, Chief Operating Officer, Manta Air
Earlier this year, a fourth airline ‘Manta Air’ started its operations in the domestic sector. To enhance the operations, Manta Air has commenced its seaplane operations this November. In this fourth edition of the four-part series, we feature an exclusive interview with Edward Alsford, Chief Operating Officer, Manta Air. Hotelier Maldives: How do you believe […]
An Issue of Connectivity: Abdulla Nashid, Managing Director, Flyme
When tourism was introduced in the Maldives some forty years ago, guests’ transfers were on speedboats as most of the tourist resorts were located in Malé Atoll and close by region. But with the flourishing of the industry to peripheral atolls, one of the biggest challenges came as an absence of convenient and efficient transfer […]
The Maldives according to Dino
A Conversation with Dino Michael, Global Head, Waldorf Astoria Interviewed by Mohamed Mamduh, Managing Editor, Hotelier Maldives Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opened in July this year and is one of the most awaited resort openings in 2019. Located only 30 minutes by luxury yacht from Velana International Airport, Hotelier Maldives was invited for an exclusive […]
An Issue of Connectivity: Mohamed Rizvi, Managing Director, Maldivian
Scattered over an archipelago across the equator southwest of mainland India, the Maldives islands are iconic and acclaimed as the epitome of an idyllic holiday escape. The first sight to welcome you as the pilots initiate the landing sequence is unparalleled; endless tropical islands dotting the horizon, their white sandy beaches and endless hues of […]
An Issue of Connectivity: AUM Fawzy, Trans Maldivian Airways
99% water and 1% land is how we often describe the Maldives; not only to ourselves but also to visiting tourists. Stories of long voyages on sea by sail, sometimes drifting to far away lands by the wind and current, are the stuff of folklore. Then came George Corbin and decided Kurumba was paradise; which […]
MINOR milestones with Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotels and COO Minor International
A bet in a pub ended up in a chain of events that paved the way for Dillip Rajakarier in the growing hospitality industry; present-day he is the CEO of Minor Hotels and COO of Minor International. With a passionate drive, agile leadership and a global outlook on the wares of the business model, Dillip […]
A hotelier’s guide to guest room management systems
With Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things largely becoming household terms, it’s no surprise that technology and technological innovations predominate our lives now. The hotel industry is no different. Apart from the basic amenities, how much technology-dependent comforts your hotel provides can actually make or break your game in today’s era. It certainly has […]
Martin van der Reijden, Vice President Operations, CROSSROADS Maldives & General Manager, SAii Lagoon Maldives
Martin van der Reijden is a dynamic hotelier with strong food & beverage and operations knowledge and an excellent range of international experience across all sectors of the hospitality industry. Spending many years with Hilton Worldwide, mostly in the operational department, Martin is an expert on renovations, rebranding and new openings, ending his 16-year-long stint […]
How to win your luxury guests and keep them coming back
The luxury traveller may not be a majority but is undoubtedly the one that every hotelier strives to impress. Why wouldn’t you? He contributes a vast share to the total revenue. So, catering to the affluent guest is undoubtedly a skill each one of you must hone. People’s perceptions of what makes travel luxurious are […]
Abdul Azeez Abdul Hakeem: From The Necklace Project to Exechonella azeezi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Angsana Ihuru, just 35-minutes from Velana International Airport, is home to peace and quiet and one of the best house reefs in the Maldives. Unlike other resorts in North Malé Atoll, Angsana Ihuru does not feature any water-based structures, which is not surprising, as the pioneers of the island were environmentally conscious and refused to […]
Corporate Social Responsibility: Care in the Community
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It enriches a hotel’s image, but Corporate Social Responsibility is not easy and it can only be made successful with great passion and communication, as Hotelier Maldives discovers. CSR is now integral to the DNA of good hoteliers because many hoteliers care about making a positive impact on the lives of the people in the […]
A decade of guesthouse tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has been known as an exclusive resort destination since tourism was introduced in 1972. However, the Maldives brand has evolved, and although the destination has remained one of the most desired in the world for honeymooners, the broad profile of holidaymakers has changed over the decades. In the 1980s and the early 1990s […]
