Bike Across Maldives’ Lagoons on the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1
Cycle across Maldives’ crystal clear lagoons on the world’s first water bike, the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1. Siyam World is home to the Maldives largest collection of Manta5 Hydrofoils with three water bikes. Siyam World was the first resort in the country to introduce this cutting-edge watersport. SeaGear is the only authorized distributor of the Manta5 […]
GM’s View: Iain McCormack, Vakkaru Maldives
Iain McCormack is the General Manager of Vakkaru Maldives. With an international career, starting in the kitchens to managing palace operations to resort management, Iain has over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Hotelier Maldives speaks to Iain about his career, achievements, day-to-day experience as a Resort General Manager and the changes he […]
RevPAR and ADR is Recovering Across the World
CBRE research on 2023 Global Hotels Outlook reports that RevPAR has recovered and should grow in most regions this year. The recovery of RevPAR is driven by pent-up demand, lifting of travel restrictions in Asia, and group travel trends. This year, hotel market fundamentals are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels with the normalization of […]
Lily International Empowers Local Chefs as the Principal Sponsor of FHAM
Lily International has been a key sponsor of culinary exhibitions in the Maldives since their foundation, becoming principal sponsor for FHAM at its inception. Initially, the sponsorship was commercially driven, but with time, the sponsorship continued with the desire to empower Maldives’ rising chefs with opportunities to showcase and develop their talents. Food and Hospitality […]
Nika Island Proclaimed as World’s First “Kind Island”
Nika Island Resort is proclaimed the world’s first “Kind Island” at a ceremony on April 2, 2023, by signing the Manifesto of the Kind Island. The manifesto consists of ten practices that point the way to kindness. Nika Island is part of the International Kindness Movement, a worldwide collective of over 300,000 people, organizations, companies […]
ITF Asia to be held in Maldives on April 22-24, 2024
International Travel Fair (ITF) Asia is a new travel and tourism exhibition aimed at bringing exhibitors, buyers and trade visitors together. The exhibition will be aptly held in the pristine Maldives, the world’s leading destination for the past three years. The three-day exhibition will take place on April 22-24, 2024 at Hulhumale Central Park. ITF […]
Product Review: HawiCraft Sailing Catamarans
Sail swiftly across the Maldives’ turquoise lagoons on a HawiCraft Sailing Catamaran. Be in command while out at sea with the HawiCraft’s efficient sailing system. The contemporary sail system catches the wind easily with a rotating mast and automated roll jib. The catamaran’s hull is buoyant and swiftly cuts waves for a smooth sailing experience. […]
Legal Terrain for Stakeholders in an Integrated Tourist Resort Development
On December 27, 2020, the Maldives’ government introduced a legislative framework for integrated tourist resort (ITR) development as a separate tourism product in the Maldives. An ITR development is a project that combines a variety of tourism products including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, yacht marinas in a single project. This article explores the legal terrain for […]
Chef Adam Schihab Publishes Second Cookbook, The Islander Chef Global
The Islander Chef Global is an illustrated cookbook written by Maldivian Chef, Adam Schihab. The cookbook has over 250 recipes Chef Adam has collected from working around the world. It also features special dishes from ten renowned international chefs. The cookbook was officially launched by the Maldivian ambassador on March 7, 2023 at the Maldivian […]
Q1 2023 Tourist Arrivals Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
The tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2023 exceed pre-pandemic arrivals. This year 523,928 tourists arrived compared to 482,978 in the first quarter of 2019. Arrivals in Q1 2023 have seen a 8.5% increase compared to the same period in 2019. Tourist arrivals aren’t only increasing, but guests are also staying longer. In Q1 2019, […]
Marriott to Hold Apprenticeship Recruitment in Addu City on April 8 & 9, 2023
Marriott International Maldives will hold the first recruitment activity for the Apprenticeship Program in Addu City on April 8 and 9, 2023. The two-day recruitment sessions will take place in Hulhumeedhoo on April 8, 2023 at Seenu Atoll School between 10 AM to 3 PM, and in Hithadhoo on April 9, 2023 at Addu High […]
Designating and Awarding an Integrated Tourist Resort Development
On December 27, 2020, the Maldives’ government introduced a legislative framework for integrated tourist resort (ITR) development as a separate tourism product in the Maldives. What is an ITR Development? An ITR development is a project that combines a variety of tourism products including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, yacht marinas in a single project. The project […]
