Maldives Showcase 2018 kicks off in Sri Lanka
Maldives Showcase 2018 began in Sri Lanka on Thursday. The first edition of Maldives Showcase, a new platform launched jointly by Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and...
View ArticleDusit Thani Maldives’ Benjarong shines at World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2018
Benjarong at Dusit Thani Maldives has taken home the Indian Ocean continent award for Thai Cuisine at this year’s World Luxury Restaurant Awards. Presented at a gala ceremony on July 14 at the Galgorm...
View ArticleMaldives seeks more direct air links with China to boost tourist arrivals
Maldives aims to boost tourist arrivals from China by establishing direct air links between the two countries by year-end, tourism minister Moosa Zameer has said. In an interview with China’s Xinhua...
View ArticleKurumba Maldives celebrates Maldives Independence Day
Kurumba Maldives has celebrated Maldives Independence Day in a unique way with a series of activities carried out during the day. This year at Kurumba, the colours of Maldivian flag and traditional...
View ArticleMATATO showcases Maldives at IITM 2018 Bangalore Edition
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has hosted a destination stand at India International Travel Mart (IITM) 2018 Bangalore Edition. During the fair being held from July...
View ArticleSun Aqua Vilu Reef’s Sun Aqua Spa named best Luxury Ayurveda Spa in Indian Ocean
Sun Aqua Spa at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef has been named the best Luxury Ayurveda Spa in Indian Ocean. The continental award was presented to the resort at the 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards Gala held at the...
View ArticleNine Maldivians complete Minor Hotel Group’s Explorer programme
Nine locals have completed Minor Hotel Group’s Explorer vocational hotel training programme. At a ceremony held at Hotel Jen in capital Male on Tuesday, the graduates were awarded with an...
View ArticleJumeirah Vittaveli’s Talise Spa crowned best Luxury Wellness Spa in Indian Ocean
Talise Spa at Jumeirah Vittaveli has been crowned the best Luxury Wellness Spa in Indian Ocean Islands. The regional award was presented to the resort at the 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards Gala held at...
View ArticleSingapore’s Chang Hua to develop first five-star hotel in Maldives capital
Singapore’s Chang Hua Construction has announced plans to develop the first five-star hotel in Maldives capital Male. Details of the project have not yet been made public, but the 228-room hotel will...
View ArticleDouble win for Amilla Fushi’s Feeling Koi at World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2018
Feeling Koi restaurant at Amilla Fushi has won two accolades at World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2018. At the 2018 World Luxury Restaurant Awards Gala held at the Galgorm Resort and Spa on July 14,...
View ArticleCocoon Maldives’ Manta named top Luxury Resort Restaurant in Indian Ocean
Manta restaurant at Cocoon Maldives has been named the best Luxury Resort Restaurant in Indian Ocean. The continental award was presented to the resort at the 2018 World Luxury Restaurant Awards Gala...
View ArticleConrad Maldives to provide internship opportunities to children at orphanage
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has partnered with the government to provide internship opportunities to children at the country’s main orphanage. At a ceremony held at Conrad Maldives’ Ithaa Undersea...
View ArticleKihaa Spa named Maldives’ best Luxury Beach Resort Spa
Kihaa Spa at Kihaa Maldives has been named the best Luxury Beach Resort Spa in Maldives. The country award was presented to the resort spa at the 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards Gala held at the Galgorm...
View ArticleAlia signs up as Gold Partner of Maldives Travel Awards 2018
Alia Investments Pvt Ltd has become a Gold Partner of Maldives Travel Awards 2018. Organiser Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) and Alia signed a partnership agreement on...
View ArticleKuredu announces summer offer
Kuredu Resort Maldives has announced a special offer with discounts of up to 20 percent for stays this summer. In an announcement, the resort said a 20 percent discount will be offered for bookings...
View ArticleSpa My Blend by Clarins at Velaa Private Island recognised as Indian Ocean’s...
Spa My Blend by Clarins at Velaa Private Island has been recognised as the best Luxury Private Island Spa in Indian Ocean. At the 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards Gala held at the Galgorm Resort and Spa on...
View ArticleShangri-La’s Villingili Resort sets stage for lasting life of romance in...
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa is to be featured in the highly anticipated finale of ABC’s The Bachelorette as the home of the newest bachelorette, Becca Kufrin. The show, currently celebrating...
View ArticleSouth African Airways to begin direct flights to Maldives south in November
South African Airways is set to begin direct flight operations to the Maldives in November. Set to begin on November 24, the weekly charter will be operated by South Africa based Air Tour Operator...
View ArticleVote for Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives in 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has been nominated for three prestigious titles at the upcoming World Luxury Hotel Awards. The new resort is in the running for the awards of ‘Luxury New Resort’, ‘Luxury...
View ArticleMAHRP’s service training with Ron Kaufman attracts over 357
Maldives Association of Human Resource Professionals (MAHRP) on Saturday hosted an exclusive training event with world’s leading customer experience consultant Ron Kaufman. Titled Secrets of Achieving...
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