Centara celebrates top seller DMCs with award night

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara has held a special function to commemorate the contributions of its top local Destination Management Companies. The DMC Top Seller Awards night – held at Centara Ras Fushi Resort and Spa Maldives – saw the presentation of awards to the top 10 travel agencies of the two properties in the Maldives; the Centara Grand […]

Carrier names Maldives as second best-selling destination in Indian Ocean & Arabia

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives has been named second best-selling destination for the Indian Ocean and Arabian region by Carrier – a luxury tour operator based in the United Kingdom. Carrier reported January 2017 as one of its best ever booking months, with sales for 2017 having increased by 9%, following a particularly strong 2016. Maldives was named […]

Revenue Management Concept Workshop by Hotelier Maldives, IDeaS

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”12470,12471,12472,12473,12474,12475,12476,12477,12478,12479,12480,12481″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives – the only dedicated magazine for hospitality professionals in the country – holds a Revenue Management Concept Workshop. The two-day workshop is organized by Hotelier Maldives and IDeaS, in association with Champa Central Hotel. The workshop, held at Champa Central Hotel from February 15 to 16, is facilitated by Tracy Dong […]

Hotelier Maldives, IDeaS open Revenue Management Workshop

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives – the only dedicated magazine for hospitality professionals in the country – announced today the opening of its Revenue Management Concept Workshop. The two-day workshop is organized by Hotelier Maldives and IDeaS, in association with Champa Central Hotel. The workshop, held at Champa Central Hotel from February 15 to 16, is facilitated by […]

MATI holds 27th AGM; elects Executive Board

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has elected members to its Executive Board. The appointments were made at the association’s 27th Annual General Meeting, held at Dharubaaruge. MATI Chairman Mohamed Umar Manik and Secretary General Ahmed Nazeer addressed the meeting, attended by members of the organization, prominent business personalities and industry stakeholders. “Mega development […]

Maldivian acquires new addition to seaplane fleet

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National carrier Maldivian adds a new aircraft to its seaplane fleet, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic operations. With the new acquisition of the 15-seat Canadian made DHC-6 Twin Otter, the airline increased its seaplane fleet to 9. The new aircraft was brought in from Switzerland. “It is expected to join operations in a […]

Coca-Cola Long Run 2017 to see higher number of international runners

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Coca-Cola Long Run 2017 has been launched with a special emphasis on attracting international runners. The  annual event – organized by Total Fitness Group (TfG) – will be held on April 14 in Hulhumalé. The event was introduced in 2013 with 210 runners; with 50 runners participating in the country’s first half marathon. “The […]

Time to say goodbye to bacteria, germs and bad odour- BBM

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is bacteria, germs and bad odour giving you trouble and causing health problems? It is time to say goodbye to bacteria, germs and bad odour, said Best Buy Maldives (BBM), the exclusive sole-distributor of ProMed USA Ozone Generators in the Maldives. The product line – the first of its kind to be introduced in the […]

Hussain Afeef (Champa) confirmed as a keynote speaker at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017 confirms Hussain Afeef (Champa) – a tourism industry pioneer and entrepreneur – as a keynote speaker. The second edition of the GM Forum – a Hotelier Maldives initiative – would be held on April 19 at Hulhulé Island Hotel. It serves as a networking and knowledge sharing platform and brings […]

World’s Best Female Chef 2017 to shine at Diamonds Thudufushi

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]World champion Chef Ana Roš is set to be the shining beacon at the “Dining with the Stars” culinary extravaganza at Diamonds Resorts Thudufushi, the Planhotel Hospitality Group announces. The hotel group joined forces with Jeunes Restaurateures d Èurope (JRE) to celebrate the third edition of this successful culinary extravaganza this February. “This exciting enterprise, […]

BBM, MECS host pastry masterclass with Chef Edwin Leow

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Special Masterclass in Pastry with award-winning Chef Edwin Leow has been held in Hulhulé Island Hotel. Chef Leow is a Pastry Art Champion, Singapore National Team Champion and a winner at the IKA Culinary Olympics 2016. The event held at the “Ras Maalan” ballroom of HIH was jointly hosted by Maldives Exhibition and Conference […]

Coco Collection, ORP welcome country’s first fully-equipped Turtle Rescue Center

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Collection and Olive Ridley Project (ORP) inaugurates the country’s first fully-equipped Marine Turtle Rescue Center with a resident veterinarian in Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. The center, equipped with laboratory and surgical facilities, was officially inaugurated by Nasrulla Ali – Resident Manager at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. The center is headed by Dr. Claire Petros, […]

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