World Travel Awards opens self-nomination process for the Grand Tour 2016
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced the self-nomination process for applicants wishing to participate in the Grand Tour 2016. Application forms for the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony are to be submitted by 31st January 2016.
Lufthansa begins scheduled flights between Frankfurt and Maldives
Europe’s largest airline, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, or Lufthansa, as the airline is more commonly known as, has begun scheduled flights to the Maldives from Frankfurt, Germany.
Occupancy rates decline in Maldives in November as fish exports fall, reports MMA
November saw 90,218 tourists arrive, a 14% drop in monthly terms, the Maldives Monetary Authority’s Monthly Economic Review reveals.
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.
More resorts announce festive period celebrations
As the year draws to a close, more and more resorts are announcing their special calendar for the festive period.
Philippe Roux-Dessarps named Vice President of Global Brands for Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced Philippe Roux-Dessarps as vice president of global brands in support of Hyatt’s brand priorities and growth strategies.
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.
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.
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.
PER AQUUM launches PULSE – a stream of ‘avant-garde experiences’
PER AQUUM will be ringing in the new year with the launch of PULSE – a stream of immersive avant-garde experiences, led by the new Creative Director of PER AQUUM Hotels and Resorts, Angeline Leo.
Brigitte Dasquet announced as director of sales and marketing at Kandima Maldives
Pulse Resorts and Hotels have announced the appointment of Brigitte Dasquet as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the new resort, Kandima Maldives which is expected to open in October 2016.
Bandos Maldives inaugurates apprenticeship programme, in association with two Swiss hospitality schools
Bandos Maldives have partnered with The Swiss School of Hospitality & Management and the Swiss Institute of Management & Hospitality .
