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Utkarsh Faujdar, general manager, Hulhule Island Hotel
With the property having been recognise as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Leisure Hotel by the World Travel Awards earlier this year, Utkarsh Faujdar, general manager at Hulhule Island Hotel in the Maldives, here tells Breaking Travel News what the honour means to him and his team.
WTM 2017: Maldives unveils ambitious infrastructure expansion
Mohamed Anil, Maldives attorney general, has announced several new tourism developments taking place in the country for 2018 during a press briefing at World Travel Market in London.
Qatar Airways takes Airbus A350 to Maldives for first time
Qatar Airways has become the first airline to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an A350, with the first A350 beginning operations today and the second A350 service joining shortly afterwards on November 3rd.
Emaar signs for first property in the Maldives
Emaar Hospiality Group has announced its expansion in the Indian Ocean with a hotel management contract to operate Address Madivaru Maldives Resort + Spa. The property is designed as a picturesque beachfront resort set in a private island in the Indian Ocean, only 20 minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport.
Travel Trade Maldives debuts in Indian Ocean
The inaugural Travel Trade Maldives has taken place in, with over 200 tourism professionals in attendance. Held at Dharubaaruge in the Maldivian capital, Malé, the travel trade show was the first of its kind in the country and attendees included resort and hotel general managers, resident managers, key hotel owners, international travel trade stakeholders and other travel industry professionals.
Stepetic takes up leadership of Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi has appointed David Stepetic to the role of general manager. Over the past five years, the resort has set the benchmark for barefoot and understated luxury in the Maldives, with 45 sophisticated over-water villas and a serious commitment to sustainability.
Kumar takes over leadership of Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has appointed Pravin Kumar to the role of general manager. The new leader was promoted from his previous role of director of operations at the EcoLuxury Hotel, so is well-known among the staff and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.
World Travel Awards celebrates successful Dhiraagu partnership
Leading Maldivian digital provider, Dhiraagu, has proclaimed its recent partnership with World Travel Awards a triumph. Dhiraagu served as a sponsor for World Travel Award’s Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony which took place in July at the five-star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, with hospitality leaders from across the region in attendance.
MATATO takes on Think Strawberries for global PR role
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators has appointed Think Strawberries Luxury Travel Marketing as its international representation firm. The India-based company will handle all public relations, media and marketing activities for the destination.
Evgenia Boyankova, group director of business development, Sun Siyam Resorts
Breaking Travel News talks to Evgenia Boyankova, group director of business development, Sun Siyam Resorts, about hosting the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017. On a successful night for the brand, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives also claimed the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort 2017.
Adil Moosa, managing director, Maldives Airports Company
With Velana International Airport, Maldives, taking the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News talks to Adil Moosa, managing director, Maldives Airports Company, about the prestigious prize.
A.U.M. Fawzy, chief executive, Trans Maldivian Airways
Breaking Travel News talks to Trans Maldivian Airways chief executive, A.U.M. Fawzy, about the honour of being recognised as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator by the World Travel Awards.