Friday, December 13, 2024

Resort trends

Resort trends looks at how resorts are faring and different aspects that affect their success

Island Resorts

Worldwide: Five Romantic Private Islands for Valentine’s Day

Eustatia Island - Photo Courtesy of eustatia.com

Roses are red, violets are blue, Vladi Private Islands has the perfect private island for you

Attention, Romantics! Whilst Valentine’s Day may well be just around the corner, but it’s not too late to surprise the one you love with an unforgettable private island vacation.

Isola Santa Cristina – Photo Courtesy …Read More: Worldwide: Five Romantic Private Islands for Valentine’s Day

Resort Trends

Tourism: Could the Indian Ocean Tourism Market Realize its Potential in 2017?

Whilst tourist figures are increasing, former Seychellois president and tourism ambassador Sir James Mancham believes there’s still a long way to go to.

Whilst Seychelles, La Réunion, Mauritius and the Maldives have been successfully engaged in tourism development over the last 25 years, developments have remained relatively stagnant in the rest of the Indian …Read More: Tourism: Could the Indian Ocean Tourism Market Realize its Potential in 2017?

Island Resorts

Caribbean: Jumby Bay Turns to Farm-to-Table Philosophy as Eco-Tourism Trend Grows

Jumby Bay (Antigua) has become the latest private island to adopt a more sustainable attitude to its culinary output, turning to local farmers and fishermen for ingredients and inspiration.

The eco-tourism trend is on the up – even within the luxury sector, where hoteliers are taking increasingly innovative approaches to integrate sustainability into their …Read More: Caribbean: Jumby Bay Turns to Farm-to-Table Philosophy as Eco-Tourism Trend Grows

Island Resorts

United Kingdom: Dating Website Acquires Private Island for Adulterers

Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Extramarital dating website IllicitEncounters.com has acquired a private island in the UK in order to offer its adulterous members the chance to enjoy a romantic weekend without getting caught.

The infamous extra-marital dating website, IllicitEncounters.com, has announced the purchase of a private island in Great Britain It is hoped that the island – currently …Read More: United Kingdom: Dating Website Acquires Private Island for Adulterers

Island Issues

Maldives: Renewed Interest in Private Island Resort Developments

A real estate renaissance is underway in the Maldives, with private island resort developments in particular proving to be a popular choice amongst international investors.

(Maldives Islands Photo/Vladi Private Islands)

The Maldives is enjoying something of a real estate renaissance, with reports filtering through to Private Island News that an …Read More: Maldives: Renewed Interest in Private Island Resort Developments

Island Market

Australia: Cautious Optimism across Australia’s Private Island Market

Orpheus Island - Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

A cautious sense of optimism is creeping in Down Under, as signs suggest that after over 10 years in financial free-fall, the Australian private island market is finally bottoming out.

Orpheus Island – Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

One of the world’s most beleaguered private island markets is slowly showing …Read More: Australia: Cautious Optimism across Australia’s Private Island Market

Island Resorts

Maldives: Olazábal Opens Exclusive Private Island Golf Academy

Velaa Island - Courtesy of VelaaPrivateIsland

Two-times Master-winning golfer José Maria Olazábal has designed an incredible golf course and academy exclusively for Velaa Private Island in the Maldives.

Velaa Island – Courtesy of VelaaPrivateIsland

Emerging as one of 2014’s key private island travel trends, it seems that high-end golf vacations are set to take the luxury sector …Read More: Maldives: Olazábal Opens Exclusive Private Island Golf Academy

Island Resorts

Worldwide: Fall In Love With Our Valentine’s Day Travel Tips

If you’re on the search for a love-nest off-limits to everyone but the resort staff and a handful of other star-crossed lovers this Valentine’s Day – look no further than our romantic private island collection!

You, your partner and a pristine private island – it’s a match made in heaven. Boasting seclusion, serenity …Read More: Worldwide: Fall In Love With Our Valentine’s Day Island Travel Tips