Maldives faces $1.7b annual economic loss from 88 unfinished resorts
The Maldivian tourism industry is grappling with a substantial setback as 88 resorts designated for development remain incomplete, resulting in an annual economic loss of $1.7 billion, as per the Finance Ministry’s fiscal statement for 2024-26. Maldives, heavily reliant on tourism, considers these unfinished resorts a linchpin of its economic prosperity. However, these 88 islands, […]
The GM’s View: Mohamed Shareef
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives spoke to Mohamed Shareef, the General Manager of Mirihi Island Resort about his journey to the top echelon of the hospitality industry, the challenges of managing a small resort, and his plans for the future. What attracted you to work in the industry? When I was younger I had always heard about the […]
How to use online learning to develop your career in the hospitality industry
While working in the hospitality industry it can be hard to gain the qualifications you need to develop your career further, but UDOL can offer you the flexibility to do this.
Careers: Thoha Yoosuf, Operations Manager at Olhuveli Beach Resort and Spa
Thoha Yoosuf started his career in the hospitality industry as a teenager working as a waiter. Presently he is the operations manager at Olhuveli Beach Resort and Spa.
A Day in the Life Of: Ahmed Raihaan, waiter at Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
For this edition of ‘A Day in the Life Of ‘, Hotelier Maldives speaks to Ahmed Raihaan about his typical day as a waiter at Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa.
Hotelier Maldives marks two years in print
The bi-monthly print and online magazine launched in January 2014 celebrated two years in print with a dinner hosted for partners and friends.
Tourism Indicators: The Maldivian Tourism Industry – 2015 in Review
The year 2015 was an impressive year for the global tourism industry with a 4.4% growth in international tourist arrivals according to UNWTO World Tourism.
Dhivehi Viuga: Growth through innovation
In the mid-2000s, two brothers partnered up to start a small business, Dhivehi Viuga, to provide networking solutions.
Feature: Revenue Management in a Time of Weak Demand – Strategies for Avoiding a Price War
How do you intelligently counter aggressive competitors with a strategy that no price is too low to win business?
Hotel Jen to celebrate rebranding anniversary
Hotel Jen, a mid-range lifestyle hotel chain and newest brand of the Shangri-La group, is hosting nine simultaneous parties in nine cities to celebrate her first birthday in style.
Soneva Fushi implements food wastage audit
Soneva Fushi has recently joined hands with LightBlue Environmental Consulting to implement a food waste audit.
The GM’s View: Dominik Kuenstle, Constance Halaveli
With a wealth of experience in hospitality including ten years in the Middle East, Dominik brings his expertise to the Mauritian brand’s flagship property in the Maldives.
