Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi to Open World’s First Floating Zuma Restaurant

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi unveils the latest addition to its collection of 10 distinctive culinary experiences at the iconic resort paradise with the debut of the world-renowned Contemporary Japanese concept Zuma at the resort in the archipelago. With breath-taking views of the crystal-clear Indian Ocean combined with Zuma’s unique style and elegance, the new restaurant, […]

Universal Resort Management Appoints Visha Mahir and Sanjay Maniku as Chief Operating Officer

Universal Resorts Management (URM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Visha Mahir and Sanjay Maniku as Chief Operating Officers of the company. Visha brings over 20 years of experience in the Maldives tourism industry and has served as Executive Director at Universal Enterprises since 2002. Sanjay has served as Executive Director for Development and […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ European expansion continues, with new signings announced across growth market of Iberia

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of 11 new properties across the Iberian Peninsula. This spectacular array of new developments will bring many of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ market-leading and much-loved brands, including Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo and Staybridge Suites, to new city […]

Virgin Hotels has appointed Bryan Davern as Vice President of Operations, Europe

This move will commence with two openings in the UK, Edinburgh this spring, followed by Glasgow in the summer. Davern brings over 20 years of experience in hotel and hospitality management and joins from Press Up Hospitality Group, Ireland’s biggest hospitality operator. Head of Hotels for over five years, during his tenure he was credited […]

Marriott International Provides an Update on Development Progress in 2021 and Overview of Key Trends Currently Shaping Hospitality Development

On the eve of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. At the end of 2021, Marriott’s worldwide system consisted of nearly 8,000 properties and roughly 1.48 million rooms in 139 countries and territories. At year-end, the company had the largest global development pipeline, […]

Four Seasons Launches New 2023 Private Jet Journeys in Response to Pent-Up Desire for the Ultimate Luxury Travel Experience in the Sky

In late 2021, leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced its first Private Jet journeys taking flight in 2023. Today, Four Seasons unveils more opportunities to enjoy a five-star experience in the sky, launching three more journeys in 2023 – a record-breaking year for departures as travellers look to resume plans to explore the world. “Our […]

Major Delegations from India Visit United Arab Emirates’ Capital Abu Dhabi as Appetite for Outbound Incentive Travel Returns

Almost 1,000 Indian delegates from leading South Indian real estate firm CASAGRAND and Silicon Valley-based global networking organisation The Indus Entrepreneurs enjoyed winter sun getaways and Emirati hospitality India, 21st January 2022:  Two large corporate groups from India recently visited Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, demonstrating the country’s recovering appetite for outbound […]

Devika James joins The Westin Goa as Director of Sales and Marketing

A seasoned and accomplished professional, Devika James joins The Westin Goa with 15 years of adept experience in the hospitality industry. Known to be a person who is constantly striving towards delivering excellent quality and enriching customer service, Devika in her new role will focus on developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies for the […]

GINGER SIGNS ITS NINTH HOTEL IN DELHI-NCR

Gingerexpands its footprint in the Delhi National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR) with the signing of a new hotel in Greater Noida. Commenting on the signing, Ms. Deepika Rao, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Ginger Hotels, said, “We believe in the business potential of the region, especially with the upcoming Noida International Airport. This hotel, located in the […]