Villa Hotels makes key leadership appointments
Leading local resort operator Villa Hotels and Resorts has made key appointments at its properties. Abdulla Fathhey, who had been serving as the Resident Manager of Paradise Island Resort and Spa,...
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OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo launches Maldives first exclusive gin bar
OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo has launched the first exclusive gin bar in Maldives. Aptly named GIN IS IN, the bar would be an additional inclusion within the Atmosphere Indulgence plan, the exhaustive...
View ArticleCocoon Maldives receives TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for second year
Cocoon Maldives has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor for the second consecutive year. “We are delighted to have earned the TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the...
View ArticleRihiveli Beach Resort re-opens under new management
Rihiveli Beach Resort has re-opened under a new management. Maldives government has recently granted the licence to operate Rihiveli to Save The Dream Maldives Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between Mahal...
View ArticleSix Senses Laamu appoints Graeme Freeman as Resident Manager
Six Senses Laamu has appointed Graeme Freeman as its Resident Manager. Graeme will be in charge of the resort’s overall operations, ensuring that guests continue to receive exceptional and...
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Kuredu Resort Maldives celebrates World Turtle Day, releases rehabilitated...
Kuredu Resort Maldives has celebrated World Turtle Day 2018 by releasing five turtles back to their natural habitat. Pemble, Carrie, Bowie, Yoshie and Prince — all about a year old — had been treated...
View ArticleMTCC to reclaim land for new domestic airport in Maldives north
Government on Monday contracted Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) to reclaim land for a new domestic airport in the northernmost Haa Alif Atoll. At a ceremony held at the tourism...
View ArticleKuramathi Maldives celebrates winning four distinct TUI awards
Kuramathi Maldives has won four awards from esteemed travel giant TUI. The resort expanded its belt of achievements this year with the TUI Holly, TUI Top Quality Hotel, TUI Umwelt Champion and TUI...
View ArticleMorteza Capital becomes first hospitality investment manager in Maldives
Morteza Capital Ltd has become the first licensed investment manager in Maldives specialising in hospitality and leisure industry. The firm has been has been awarded an Investment Advisor’s Licence by...
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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa completes expanded overwater...
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has announced the completion of its expanded overwater suite collection. The overwater wing at Four Seasons Kuda Huraa now has three exceptional lagoon-top...
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Cocoon Maldives welcomes Michelin-starred Chef Matteo Vigotti
Cocoon Maldives has hosted a special dining event with Michelin-starred Chef Matteo Vigotti. As part of Cocoon’s Gourmet Weekend series of visiting chef programme, Chef Matteo showcased premium Italian...
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Maldives to develop airport in Lhaviyani tourist hotspot
Government on Tuesday awarded a contract to leading resort operator Kuredu Holdings to develop a domestic airport in the tourist hotspot of Lhaviyani atoll. At a ceremony held at Hurawalhi Maldives...
View ArticleGili Lankanfushi announces beginner surf programme
Gili Lankanfushi has announced a special surf programme designed for beginners. The ‘Gili Goes Surfing’ offer is valid for stays of minimum five nights from now until the end of September. The...
View ArticleVote for Maldives at World Spa Awards 2018!
Voting is underway for the World Spa Awards 2018, with the Maldives being nominated for the coveted title of Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination. Votes can be cast online before August 17. Winners will...
View ArticleAhead of opening, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo appoints Olivier Larcher as...
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has appointed Olivier Larcher as the resort’s General Manager, ahead of its opening. A native of France, Larcher brings with him over two decades of experience in luxury...
View ArticleMaldives defends Brides Honeymoon Award, named amongst world’s most romantic...
Maldives has been named amongst the most honeymoon-worthy destinations in the world for a second year. In the annual Brides Honeymoon Awards, the Maldives secured a spot from the list of The Most...
View ArticleKuredu Resort Maldives introduces special ‘Dine around Kuredu’ package
Kuredu Resort Maldives has introduced a special gastronomic package, allowing guests to tour the island’s vibrant culinary scene and tantalise the taste buds. The ‘Dine around Kuredu’ package takes in...
View ArticleMATATO opens nomination for Maldives Travel Awards Gala Edition 2018
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened nomination for the Maldives Travel Awards Gala Edition 2018. Launching of nominations for the Gala Edition was celebrated at...
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Maldives to develop airport, city hotels in emerging tourist zone
Government has awarded a contract to Island Aviation Services (IAS) to develop a domestic airport and two city hotels in the up-and-coming tourist zone of Raa atoll. At a ceremony held on Wednesday,...
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PATA announces new board, MATATO pres joins as non-voting member
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced a new executive board, with Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) president Abdulla Ghiyas joining as a non-voting...
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