Don’t focus on the icing of the cake, instead concentrate on the cake!
by Rifaath Saeed
How do you prospect? A question I often asked some of the junior colleagues in the industry. Some of them say they...
Asian economy boomed despite a downgrade caused by India – ADB
Recent publication by the Asian Development Bank indicated a steady growth for the Asian economies despite a temporary setback caused by the Indian demonetization. It...
Embracing Diversity to create a Culture of Inclusion – Emerging Talent Management Approach
In this new edge global scenario, we are transmuting and dealing with technology and the disruption. While the technology is the easy part, the...
Revenue Generated from the Export of Fish Totaled to $10.5 Million in June Month
Statistics published by Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have revealed that revenue generated from fish exports during June month totaled to $10.5 Million.
The “Economic Review”...
Maldives records 11% rise in bed capacity: Tourism Ministry
Tourism Ministry statistics has revealed that Maldives experienced an 11 per cent increase in bed capacity from January till March compared to the same...
THE MALDIVIAN ECONOMY IN 2016: CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
Report by: Shifneen Rasheed & Daha Shuaib
The year 2016 was a year of ups and downs for the Maldivian economy. While some sectors experienced...
Travelling in the Micro-Moments | What it means for brands!
Travel planning is an eventful and meticulous task. From the dates of arrival and departure to the tickets to the hotels and the places...
The Dangers of Politically Motivated Speculation — Far Greater Than Risk of Economic Collapse?
Recently, the neighbouring country of Sri Lanka defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as the country grapples...
THE MALDIVIAN ECONOMY IN 2016: HEALTH SECTOR
Health is a basic right to every citizen in the Maldives. Health services in the Maldives are delivered through primary health care. Most people...
Maldivians travelling to Sri Lanka has Dropped This Year Compared to Last Year
Statistics of June month have revealed that the number of Maldivians travelling to Sri Lanka has dropped. Sri Lanka is one of the top...
The Transcending Indian Outbound Travel Market
Recently, Indian economy portrayed a boom demonstrating a growth in the rising middle class and disposable income of the Indian population. The trend emulated a...
Maldives: From a beach getaway to the ultimate leisure boating paradise
Marine tourism is set to take a considerable hike in the Maldives. This is largely due to the much-anticipated expansion plan for Male’s Velana...
Dhiraagu Records Profit after tax of MVR 209 Million Within the Second Quarter of...
Dhiraagu, the largest telecommunication company in Maldives have announced that they have recorded MVR 209 Million as Profit-after-tax.
Financial reports published by Dhiraagu revealed that...
Self-Service Transitions by BML has reached over 4 Million
Bank of Maldives (BML), the national bank of the Maldives has revealed that last year’s statistics displayed that over 4 million self-service transitions were...
Massive Increase in the Revenue Generated from Tourism Land Rent
It has been revealed by Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) that the revenue generated from tourism land rent has increased tremendously.
Statistics issued by MIRA...
Overall Revenue Generated from Taxes Dropped Last Month – MIRA
Statistics published by Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) revealed that the revenue generated from Goods and Services Tax (GST) dropped by 18% last month. ...
Hilton 2016 Annual Report – Record Growth and Progress Globally
Hilton has publicized its annual report for the year 2016, revealing a year of record growth and remarkable progress.
A leader in the global hospitality...
THE MALDIVIAN ECONOMY IN 2016: AVIATION SECTOR
By: Shifneen Rasheed & Daha Shuaib
Regardless of the ups and down in the economy, the aviation sector managed to achieve several developmental targets in...
Predictions: Travel Trends 2017
The year 2017 will be welcomed within just few days and this is also the time where most of the companies in different industries...
Market Research on the Luxury Goods Industry
A report published by Bain & Company revealed some unexpected outcomes. As per this report, the global unsteadiness and political turns have led to...
THE MALDIVIAN ECONOMY IN 2016: TELECOMMUNICATION SECTOR
Despite the limited number of players in the telecommunication industry of the Maldives, the sector has achieved tremendous growth over a short period of...
Muslim Millennial Travelers are influencing a USD 100 Billion Market: MMTR2017
Muslim Millennial Travelers (MMTs), a distinctive subgroup of the modern millennial travellers are modelling a USD 100 billion market with their special requirements, interests...
Lack of Parking Spaces Continues to Plague Malé City!
Finding free parking spaces has always been a problem in Male’ city. The problem has been exacerbated by the commencement of the...
Agreements Detrimental to the Government Must Be Reformed! A Call to Action for Fair...
The entrusted operation of the ferry system throughout the country was once exchanged for an island to build a resort. Yet, ferry...
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