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The Maldives is on track to reach its annual tourism target of 2 million visitors, with the milestone expected to be achieved this Thursday. Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal confirmed that 1.96 million tourists had arrived in the country as of December 21. Recent data from the Ministry of Tourism shows that an average of 6,259 tourists have been arriving daily this month, reflecting a 7.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Across the year, the daily average arrival rate has been 5,531 visitors, reinforcing the Maldives’ position as a sought-after travel destination. China has emerged as the largest…

Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has become the first hospitality group in the Oceania region to achieve multi-site certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) across its entire Australian portfolio. All six of PPHG’s Australian properties – Pan Pacific Melbourne; Pan Pacific Perth; Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney; Parkroyal Melbourne Airport; Parkroyal Parramatta Sydney and Parkroyal Monash Melbourne – have been awarded GSTC’s Industry Criteria for Hotels certification. The sustainability milestone follows PPHG’s success earlier this year when it became first Singapore hotel group to attain GSTC multi-site certification across all eight of its properties in the country. GSTC’s Industry…

Sun Siyam Olhuveli inaugurated the highly anticipated AstroFest 2024-2025 with a spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 21, 2024. The event showcased a unique, spiral-designed Christmas tree constructed from sustainable materials, symbolising the solar system and emphasising the resort’s dedication to sustainability and creativity. Inspired by the elliptical patterns of the solar system, the tree’s design quickly became a focal point of the celebration. Guests participated in decorating the tree, adding a personal touch that embodied the spirit of unity and the festive season. This collaborative effort marked a memorable beginning to AstroFest, a celebration of the cosmos, innovation,…

Dhigali Maldives has officially commenced its festive season in grand style, highlighted by the lighting of its sustainable driftwood Christmas trees—a cherished tradition that combines creativity with environmental awareness. Enhancing the evening’s charm, the resort’s Christmas carollers surprised guests with a lively dance performance, spreading festive cheer and excitement. This year, the resort unveiled a captivating Christmas train, designed to transport guests around the island with a delightful touch of holiday magic. To celebrate the season’s arrival, a vibrant street market was organised, offering an array of cuisines prepared by the resort’s skilled chefs. The market created an authentic and…

Reading Time: 6 minutes BHN editor Eloise Hanson shares her predictions on what will shape the hotel industry in 2025 and beyond. Real-time insights powered by AI The geopolitical landscape of the last couple of years has had a tremendous influence on hotel operations and performance. Inflation has prompted hoteliers to increase ADRs and explore other cost-efficiencies to mitigate the impact, which in turn has shifted traditional KPIs. Also driven in part by changing guest preferences, hoteliers are refocussing commercial strategies towards revenue beyond the room, led by emerging metrics such as RevPAG (revenue per available guest). Up until now,…

When it announced its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines promised that elite members of each program would be able to status match.That status match is now live, as first flagged by Gary Leff at View from the Wing.The airlines will eventually have one loyalty program, but in the meantime, reciprocal elite status is pretty cool.It’s fairly straightforward. You just need to go to this special status match landing page, log in to your Alaska Mileage Plan account, and then log in to your HawaiianMiles account.Alaska and Hawaiian status match landing page. ALASKA AIRLINESIf you have status with Alaska Mileage…

If you’re looking to improve your travel game in 2025, there’s one important strategy you can pursue: Focus on earning (and then redeeming) transferable credit card rewards.Transferable rewards are, simply put, the most valuable type of currency to earn in the world of points and miles. This is entirely due to their versatility. American Express, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi and Wells Fargo offer rewards credit cards that earn points or miles you can transfer to various airline and hotel partners.This can be especially valuable when you hope to travel in a premium cabin or want to minimize the number…

Can a cheeseburger on an airplane ever be as good as one on the ground? Or will it only ever be “pretty good, for something on an airplane”?Even as inflight meals have largely vanished from domestic coach, they’ve remained fixtures up in first class (at least, on longer flights). While the menus have varied over the years, there are a few frequent standbys, including a surprising one: the humble hamburger.While you might think a burger would get soggy or gross, it actually works fairly well on a plane, as long as you don’t expect to get it medium-rare.Upgrades clearing less?…

Earning airline and hotel elite status solely through miles flown or overnight stays can be difficult unless you are the most ruthless of road (or sky) warriors. Luckily, there are several ways to accelerate your path to elite status … and one might be sitting in your inbox right now.Delta Air Lines is teaming up with Hilton to offer complimentary Hilton Honors status to select Delta SkyMiles members and vice versa. Check the email associated with your Delta SkyMiles or Hilton Honors account to see if you’ve been targeted for this invitation-only offer.If you have been targeted, below are the…

Unlike its Orlando counterpart, Universal Studios Hollywood has no official, on-site hotels. There are still dozens of Hollywood hotels to choose from, but only a handful are within walking distance of or provide transportation to Universal Studios Hollywood. Among those, the Sheraton Universal Hotel is one of the closest.Related: Universal Studios’ first high-speed, outdoor coaster set to open in 2026In addition to its convenient proximity, the AAA 4 Diamond property offers several dining options and a coffee shop so you can fuel up before a day at the parks or unwind with a nice meal after a long day, a…