Maldives maintains $3.3 mln budget for tourism promotion in 2018
Maldives has maintained a budget of MVR 50 million (USD 3.3 million) to promote its tourism next year, despite struggling to create demand amidst a significant increase in bed capacity. Government on...
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Kanuhura Maldives Orchid flowers after two-year hiatus
Not many hotels in the world can claim to have their own unique flower, but Kanuhura Maldives is the home of the Dendrobium Kanuhura, a rare golden yellow and orange orchid that flowers once a year....
View ArticleOne&Only Reethi Rah named world’s best Island Resort
One&Only Reethi Rah has been named the best Island Resort in the world. At the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards gala ceremony held at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel on October 27,...
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Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen pop-up to return to Amilla Fushi in...
Amilla Fushi is set to host the second pop-up of The Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay during the upcoming festive season. In May 2017, Amilla kicked off the first of three stages by the team from...
View ArticleVelassaru Maldives appoints Nasru Ali as Resort Manager
Velassaru Maldives has appointed Nasru Ali as its Resort Manager. Prior to joining Velassaru, Nasru held the position of Resident Manager at Coco Palm Dhunikolhu, a Coco Collection Resort. Known for...
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Robinson’s second Maldives resort, Robinson Club Noonu opens
Robinson’s second resort in Maldives, Robinson Club Noonu has opened. The brand new resort marked its opening with a grand party on Thursday, where live music and dance performances as well as...
View ArticleMATATO gears up for second Maldives Travel Conference on Thursday
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced plans to host the second edition of the Maldives Travel Conference on Thursday. Organised jointly with world’s largest...
View ArticleLily Beach announces family-oriented festive programme
Lily Beach Resort and Spa Maldives has announced its festive programme, featuring a full range of activities, culinary delights and events. The Christmas festivities transform Lily Beach into a magical...
View ArticleMMPRC to showcase Maldives in 17 global travel fairs in 2018
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has announced plans to participate in 17 international travel fairs in 2018, in a bid to ramp up tourism promotion. The fairs that the state...
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Coco Privé wins World’s Best Private Villa title at Boutique Hotel Awards
Coco Privé Private Island Maldives has been named the World’s Best Private Villa in the annual Boutique Hotel Awards. In an award ceremony held in London at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Coco Privé was...
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Kurumba Maldives to host comprehensive lineup of festive celebrations
Kurumba Maldives has invited guests to celebrate the festive season in style at the resort, which has been a favourite destination for travelling families and couples for the past 45 years. “Enjoy a...
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Taj Exotica Maldives crowned Best Luxury Resort in Travel + Leisure India’s...
Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives has been crowned the Best Luxury Resort in the India’s Best Awards by Travel + Leisure. The award was presented to the resort at the India’s Best Awards 2017 gala...
View ArticleAmaya Kuda Rah Maldives opens Amaya Spa by Mandara
Leading spa brand Mandara Spa has opened a spa facility at Amaya Kuda Rah Maldives. Amaya Spa by Mandara is ideally nestled in a secluded part of the island resort, and comprises a total of three...
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OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli strikes gold at Virgin Holidays Awards
OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli has been recognised as the best hotel in Indian Ocean by Virgin Holidays UK. Virgin Holidays UK, one of the leading tour operators in the UK with a massive and...
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Soneva Jani makes donation to local school to mark World Children’s Day
Soneva Jani on Monday donated essential items to a local school. At an event held at the Noonu Atoll School in the nearby island of Manadhoo to mark the World Children’s Day, Soneva Jani General...
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Anantara Maldives hosts mini triathlon for breast cancer awareness, raises...
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Naladhu Private Island Maldives have joined forces to host the first Anantara Mini Triathlon, raising money for the Cancer Society of...
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Velaa Private Island unveils exclusive, branded seaplane
Velaa Private Island Maldives has unveiled an exclusive seaplane. The Velaa Private Island branded seaplane will be operated by Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), which boasts the largest seaplane...
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Cheval Blanc Randheli partners with Hublot for special edition watch
Cheval Blanc Randheli has partnered with Hublot to create a special edition timepiece inspired by the Maldives’ beautiful waters. Designed to embody a trip to the ultra-luxury resort, the Classic...
View ArticleMaldives 2017 tourist arrivals hit one million
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives over the year have crossed the one million mark, as the beach holiday destination posted a major increase in arrival numbers last month. Official figures for the month...
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First photography ambassadors exhibition showcases Maldives beauty
The first ever photo exhibition showcasing the works of the official photography ambassadors of Maldives kicked off Tuesday, as the island nation’s tourism authorities step up promotional efforts...
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