Maldives Promotion House – Premier Inn, part of the UK-based Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants is now increasing its presence in South Asia. In a recent interview, Aly Shariff, managing director, Premier Inn South Asia, said they are studying investment opportunities in Maldives.

In addition, the company also has set its sights on the markets of South Asia and Southeast Asia where it is looking at opportunities at countries including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Premier Inn is the UK’s largest hotel brand, with over 40,500 rooms and more than 600 hotels targeting mid-market travelers.