LUX* South Ari Atoll announces charity initiative with Maldivian Blood Services
Guests staying at LUX* South Ari Atoll now have the opportunity to contribute to the Maldivian Blood Services by placing a voluntary donation at the Tree of Wishes.
Tourism Indicators: The future outlook for investments in the Maldives
This edition of the Hotelier Maldives Tourism Indicators looks at the ease of doing business in the Maldives in 2016.
Maldives records 1.1 million tourist arrivals this year at the end of November
Tourist arrivals for the year so far totalled 1,114,993 at the end of November, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same period last year.
Kerzner International appoints Philippe Zuber President and COO, One&Only Resorts
Kerzner International Holdings Limited has appointed Philippe Zuber as President and Chief Operating Officer for One&Only Resorts effective December 1, 2015.
Record number of hotels under construction in the Asia Pacific region
According to STR Global there are currently 2,435 hotels totalling 562,781 rooms Under Contract in the Asia Pacific region.
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort reveals its Grand Konotta Villa
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort this week revealed its 600 square metre (6,400 sqft) Grand Konotta Villa, a stunning three-bedroom over-water retreat.
Maldives named World’s Leading Beach Destination at World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony
The Maldives was named World’s Leading Beach Destination at World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2015 held on 12th December at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, El Jadida, Morocco.
Club Med announces partnership with Facebook
Club Med has announced an official partnership with Facebook, making it the first global tourism company to offer Facebook at Work to its staff of 13,000 employees in more than 40 countries.
The Small Maldives Island Co. appoints Rochelle Kilgariff as resort manager of Finolhu
Kilgariff has previously served as the general manager at Karma Kandara in Bali, Soneva Fushi in Maldives, and Six Senses Resorts & Spas’ Zighy Bay Oman.
AccorHotels continues expansion with acquisition of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel
AccorHotels announced yesterday the signing of an agreement to acquire FRHI Holdings Ltd (FRHI), parent of Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel.
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.
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.
