Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2021 Now Open for Sponsorships
The fifth edition of the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum is now open for sponsorship. Scheduled to take place on 23rd September 2021 at Crossroads Maldives, the event will feature keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions on a range of topics including hotel technology, market forecasts and human resources management. Maldives minister of tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom […]
Scholarships Announced for Maldivians by the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management (AIHM)
The Asian Institute of Hospitality Management (AIHM) has announced two scholarships for Maldivians, in loving memory of the late Maldivan entrepreneur Dr Ibrahim Umaru Maniku. AIHM was co-founded by Minor Hotels and Les Roches, a global leader in education, providing a world-class learning experience for future leaders in hospitality, tourism and entrepreneurship. According to Chairman […]
Nicolas Khairallah Appointed General Manager at Gili Lankanfushi
Gili Lankanfushi has announced Nicolas Khairallah as the resort’s new General Manager. He was promoted from his previous position as Resort Manager at Gili Lankanfushi and brings in 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality spanning five countries and three different continents. After completing a post-graduate diploma in Hotel Management at the Swiss Hotel Management […]
Luxury is in the Eye of the Beholder
Few years back whilst browsing through Facebook, I saw a picture of a hotel in Santorini that for me, felt like pure luxury. I haven’t found time to learn more about this hotel, but the view from that room is something I always thought of when anyone mentioned luxury – the mountains, sea and the […]
Meet Anica Roch, the Newly Appointed Resident Manager of Mirihi Maldives
Mirihi Island Resort is a tiny island fringed by powdery beaches and palm trees in the Maldives. Leave your shoes behind and enjoy the ‘art of doing nothing’ on an island just 350 metres long and 50 metres wide. This secluded paradise is surrounded by a spectacular house reef which serves as an underwater playground for sea […]
Hard Rock International Announces Lionel Messi as Brand Ambassador
Hard Rock International begins 50th anniversary celebrations by unveiling a new partnership with footballer Lionel Messi, who will serve as brand ambassador for the next five years. Messi also becomes the first athlete to partner with Hard Rock. “Over the past five decades, the Hard Rock brand has grown to become one of the world’s […]
Get Ready for New Openings in the Maldives
The Maldives has been the international success story of the world, opening new resorts even during the pandemic. There have been several exciting new openings in the Maldives lately and more to come this year. Hotelier Maldives looks at some of these exciting new developments in the archipelago that have been announced or recently opened. […]
Sensational Sushi by the Sea in the Maldives
Each year on June 18, is a special day for lovers of Japanese cuisine. It is a day to celebrate the international day of sushi and the Maldives surrounded by the Indian Ocean has some excellent Japanese restaurants that specialise in sushi. Clarity, lightness, simplicity and order are the words used to describe the hallmarks of Japanese cooking and many […]
Women in Hospitality: Anuradha Abeywickramasinge
Anuradha Abeywickramasinge is the corporate purchasing manager for Cocoon Maldives and You and Me by Cocoon. Hailing from Sri Lanka, she has been in the industry for 20 years, bringing passion to her profession along with her significant international background working for the hospitality industry in Asia and Africa. She has held various positions in sales […]
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives Concludes First Internship Program
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives has announced Arushidh ‘Allu’ Aboobakuru as the first intern to complete the resort’s 6-month internship program. A highly motivated talent, Allu began his internship on 11 December 2020 and completed it on 11 June 2021. Originating from Noonu Atoll, Allu graduated from Maldives National University in International Hospitality Management. He then […]
Vakkaru Maldives Presents First-Ever ‘Baa Atoll Big Five’ Safari
As part of the tenth anniversary celebrations of its UNESCO Biosphere Reserve home, Vakkaru Maldives invites guests on the Baa Atoll Big Five safari, a special chance to explore the underwater wonders surrounding the luxury resort. The safari highlights five of the most beloved creatures that can be observed in Baa Atoll, ones that sea […]
Removing Barriers Between Hotel Technology, Marketing and Operations
The perfect storm of economic decline, technological advancement, and consumer liberation may have created considerable challenges for the hospitality industry. However, the situation also presents a unique opportunity for organizations to adapt and recalibrate their operations to reduce asset loads, improve information exchange, and leverage customer self-service. What forced us to remove these barriers between […]
