Tag: Maldives Hotels
Maldives government sinks Fairmont’s ‘idols’ – and the mood to innovate?
The Maldives President’s Office has ordered the newly-opened Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi to remove life-size human-form sculptures that form an underwater art installation at the resort, citing “significant public sentiment” they constitute idol-worship.
Luxury hotels in Maldives seek differentiation in a saturated market
The luxury market in the Maldives is at risk of being over-saturated, with hoteliers urging greater differentiation among resorts to better compete against competitors.
“The...
Aitken Spence to plant first overseas Heritance in the Maldives
Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence Hotels is set to launch its first Heritance property overseas with the introduction of Heritance Aarah in winter 2018.
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Maldives’ fast-growing guesthouse sector in ‘desperate’ need of promotional support
With more guesthouses popping up across the country amid a rising budget inbound sector, some operators in the Maldives are urging the government to...
Maldives still a paradise for luxury travellers
As more affordable accommodation options spring up in the Maldives, hoteliers at the recent Hotelier Maldives GM Forum – which took place last week...
New hotels: Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, Kyukaruizawa Kikyo and more
The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week.
Maldives hoteliers deal with worries
Political uncertainties are adding to the Maldives’ oversupply concerns, but diversification and targeted marketing campaign could help to ease threats.
Maldives tests waters in integrated resort, island hopping concepts
The Maldives has found great success in its 'one island one resort' tourism concept, but industry watchers are saying the destination needs to explore...
Centara dangles all-inclusive Maldives packages for adults-only, families
Two Centara properties in the Maldives are offering all-inclusive packages with experiences such as whale shark spotting and underwater adventures in a semi-submarine.
At the...
Chinese cancellations pour in amid Maldives political crisis
Some resorts in the Maldives were reporting cancellations from Chinese tourists on Tuesday despite assurance from the government that the country remains safe for...
