Furaveri Island Resort wins Agoda 2017 Gold Circle Award
Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing online booking platforms, has awarded its prestigious Gold Circle Award to Furaveri Island Resort and Spa. The award was handed over to the resort by a team of...
View ArticleUS, China consortium buys Maldives seaplane operator TMA for $550 mln
A consortium led by US-based Bain Capital and a Chinese conglomerate on Sunday agreed to buy Maldives’ main seaplane operator Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) from Blackstone for around USD 550 million....
View ArticleKurumba Maldives wins Luxury Family Beach Resort award at World Luxury Hotel...
Kurumba Maldives has won the Luxury Family Beach Resort award the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards. The global award was presented to the resort at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards gala held at the...
View ArticleSt. Regis Maldives named Indian Ocean’s best Luxury Honeymoon Resort
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has been named the best Luxury Honeymoon Resort in Indian Ocean. At the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards gala held at the Kulm Hotel St Moritz in Switzerland on...
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Adaaran introduces Bed Decoration Competition to develop housekeeping staff
Eight teams comprising housekeeping staff from all Adaaran resorts challenged each other on Monday to win the first ever Adaaran Bed Making and Decoration Competition. Fifty-two associates from all...
View ArticleMaldives records hike in Chinese tourists after two-year hiatus
Maldives on Tuesday reported substantial growth in tourist arrivals, thanks to an uptick in arrivals from China, the first increase in almost two years of falling numbers from the destination’s biggest...
View ArticleThulhagiri Island Resort wins Agoda 2017 Gold Circle Award
Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing online booking platforms, has awarded its prestigious Gold Circle Award to Thulhagiri Island Resort and Spa. The award was handed over to the resort by a team...
View ArticleAnantara Kihavah Maldives deploys Knowcross tech for guest satisfaction
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has opted for Indian hospitality software company Knowcross’ KNOW Glitch system to help them effectively manage guest complaints. KNOW Glitch has been seamlessly...
View ArticleCheval Blanc Randheli makes Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Gold List
Cheval Blanc Randheli has made the Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Gold List. Reviewing Cheval Blanc Randheli for the Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler’s Maria Shollenbarger praised the “supremely elegant” and...
View ArticleHard Rock to make waves in Indian Ocean with Maldives resort, cafe opening...
World-class entertainment and lifestyle brand Hard Rock International on Tuesday announced plans to expand its portfolio with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, slated to open...
View Article‘Impressed’ Malaysia says interested in investing in Maldives tourism
Malaysia on Wednesday expressed interest in investing in the Maldives world-renowned tourism industry. Visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak told journalists in Maldives capital Male that his...
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Constance Halaveli, Moofushi win global, country titles at 2017 World Luxury...
Constance Halaveli Maldives and Constance Moofushi Maldives have won global and country awards at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards. At the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards gala held at the Kulm Hotel...
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Kuramathi Maldives organises lagoon clean-up on kayaks, snorkels
A team of 10 brave and motivated volunteers from Kuramathi Maldives took to the waters Wednesday afternoon in a snorkel clean-up on kayaks. The event, organised by the resort’s Eco Centre and Aqua...
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Football legends Carles Puyol, Scott Parker, Joey Barton play friendly match...
Jumeirah Vittaveli has hosted an all-star celebrity football match, featuring legendary players Carles Puyol, Scott Parker and Joey Barton. Colleagues and guests were invited to join the match, which...
View ArticleMaldivian adds 12th aircraft to seaplane fleet
Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has added the 12th aircraft to its seaplane fleet. The new DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft landed at the Maldives main Velana International Airport Wednesday afternoon. It...
View ArticleMirihi Island bags award for Indian Ocean’s best Luxury Boutique Hotel
Mirihi Island Resort Maldives has bagged the Luxury Boutique Hotel award at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards. At the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards gala held at the Kulm Hotel St Moritz in...
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St. Regis Maldives unveils luxury yacht, Norma
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has unveiled its own luxury yacht, Norma. The brand new Azimut flybridge 66 yacht, which is the most technology advanced luxury yacht in its class, features four...
View ArticleDiamonds Athuruga named best Luxury Water Villa Resort, Luxury Spa Resort in...
Diamonds Athuruga Beach and Water Villas has been named the best Luxury Water Villa Resort and Luxury Spa Resort in Indian Ocean. The two continental titles were presented to the resort at the 2017...
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Ellaidhoo Maldives unveils fresh look for Standard Rooms, Beach Bungalows
Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon has unveiled a fresh look and feel for its Standard Rooms and Beach Bungalows. In one of the biggest upgrades since the resort’s relaunch in 2006, a total of 62 rooms has...
View ArticleMaldives welcomes 13 new resorts in 2017
Maldives has welcomed 13 new resort openings this year, data from the country’s central bank has revealed. In its economic bulletin for the third quarter ending September, the Maldives Monetary...
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