Laura Williams

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Patrick de Staercke has been named the new General Manager of Kuredu Island Resort & Spa. Prior to his new appointment, Patrick served as the pre-opening General Manager at Hurawalhi Island Resort – also operated by Crown and Champa Resorts. Patrick’s professional background and excellent people skills have been a winning mix for bringing all […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soneva’s newest property, Soneva Jani, has been named the winner of the Best Over-The-Top Luxury category in the 2017 Jetsetter Best of the Best Hotel Awards. The primarily overwater resort is where the Soneva story continues, and comprises 24 water villas and one island villa situated in a 5.6km lagoon, one of the largest in […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is being showcased as the “Sunny Side of Life” at the 24th Annual Arabian Travel Market. The event is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from April 24 to 27. Maldives is represented at the fair by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and industry stakeholders. A total of 59 companies […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has held an information session for the industry partners who are participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017.  The main objective of this meeting was to share important information about ATM 2017 fair and how the industry partners can make the most from event. More than […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 3rd Open Butler Program conducted in Maldives by the South African Butler Academy (SABA), has concluded. The programme was hosted by Kurumba Maldives. Participants from Kurumba Maldives, Olhuveli Beach and Spa Resort, Lux Maldives, Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spas, Sun Island Resort, Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa, Constance Halaveli, One and Only Reethi […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Easter is coming to Finolhu and Amilla Fushi, operated by The Small Maldives Island Co. (TSMIC).  The two resorts are offering action packed Easter celebrations with Charlie and the chocolate factory-themed festivities in Finolhu #MyBeachClubHaven, and Alice in Wonderland themed festivities taking place in Amilla Fushi #MyIslandHome. In Finolhu, adults and children alike can join […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The aviation authorities of Maldives and Thailand have revised the 1989 MoU on Aviation Corporation between the two countries, allowing additional destinations to be flown from the airports of both countries. Under a new agreement signed between the two countries, eight destinations have been included in the Fifth Freedom Rights of the airports, allowing seven […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported mixed results in the three key performance metrics during February 2017, according to date from STR. U.S. dollar constant currency, year-over-year comparisons; Asia Pacific region: Occupancy: +8.0% to 68.7% Average daily rate (ADR): -5.0% to US$102.95 Revenue per available room (RevPAR): +2.6% to US$70.67 Local currency, year-over-year comparisons: […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ has been chosen as the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity by the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity. The decision – welcomed by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation – aims at supporting the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development which is being commemorated worldwide throughout 2017. International […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Enterprises Group has introduced its first-ever ‘Best Rate Guarantee’ policy for direct bookings made online across the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts portfolio. According to the group, guests booking their stay at any of Outrigger’s multi-branded properties from outrigger.com are now ensured the best publicly available rate possible. The new policy ensures that Outrigger not […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finolhu Maldives #MyBeachClubHaven has appointed Marc Reader as the new Resort Manager. Finolhu Maldives, operated by The Small Maldives Island Company (TSMIC), was opened in June 2016. Reader would be assisting Mark Hehir – CEO of TSMIC, as well as the General Managers of Amilla and Finolhu in leading the team at Finolhu. “Moving to […]