Six Senses Laamu wins global recognition for 2022 plastic-free pledge
Six Senses Laamu has received a global recognition for its serious commitment to be plastic-free by 2022. The resort received the BlueGreen360 award in the category, ‘Plastic Pollution Innovator’, at...
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Kihaa unveils Maldives’ biggest resort villa, The Kihaa Signature Residence
Kihaa Maldives has unveiled its 10-bedroom The Kihaa Signature Residence, the largest resort villa in Maldives. Fringed by tall palm trees and facing the crystal waters, the elegantly stylish and...
View ArticleMaldives tourist arrivals post 15-year record growth in April
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives increased by 36.2 per cent in April, making it the highest growth in tourist numbers for any month in the past 15 years, the country’s tourism ministry announced...
View ArticleHRS signs up as gold partner for Travel Trade Maldives 2019
Hospitality & Retail Systems (HRS) has signed up as a gold partner for Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2019. A partnership agreement was signed on Tuesday by Dr Hussain Sunny Umar, Chief Executive...
View ArticleMaldives to resume island leases to boost tourism in least explored atolls
Maldives has announced plans to resume leasing of islands for resort development, in a bid to boost tourism in atolls with low concentration of tourist facilities. Local laws allow tourism leases of up...
View ArticleJA Mafanaru creates collaborative menu with Michelin-starred Chef Da Dong
JA Manafaru has announced a collaboration with China’s most renowned chef Da Dong to create a signature culinary experience for its guests. Admired for his innovation of modern Chinese cuisine, Chef Da...
View ArticleKudadoo Maldives Private Island announces summer offer
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi has announced a special offer for this summer, allowing travellers to holiday at one of the most luxurious private islands in Maldives. In an announcement,...
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With Nika Museum, Nika Island transforms into ‘patron’ of Maldives culture,...
Patronage is defined as the support, encouragement, privilege or aid that an organisation or individual bestows to another. In the history of arts, “Patronage” refers to the support that has been...
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S Hotels & Resorts invites world to SAii Lagoon Maldives, opening summer 2019
S Hotels & Resorts is set to launch SAii Lagoon Maldives, the new island resort that will open its doors in summer 2019 as part of CROSSROADS Maldives, the largest integrated resort by the Indian...
View ArticleVoting for SATA 2019 begins
Voting for the fourth edition of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has begun. Votes can be cast online via the official website until July 10. Over 500 travel and tourism businesses operating in the...
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Riu Hotels’ twin Maldives resorts open
Riu Hotels & Resorts has opened its first properties in Maldives, Hotel Riu Atoll and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas. Tourism minister Ali Waheed inaugurated the resorts at a ceremony which took place...
View ArticleOlhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives hosts inter-department volleyball tournament
Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives has kicked off its annual inter-department volleyball tournament. The Olhuveli Inter-Department Volleyball Tournament 2019 takes place from May 15-25. Eight teams,...
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MMPRC, Maldives Getaways wrap up guesthouse marketing seminar series
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has wrapped up a series of marketing seminars for guesthouses in Maldives. Conducted in association with local PR firm Maldives Getaways and...
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Intl researchers in Maldives develop new way of growing islands, coastlines
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and in the Maldives have come up with a solution to help coastal communities threatened by climate change: submersible objects carefully...
View ArticleCoco Palm Dhuni Kolhu joins Protect Maldives Seagrass campaign
Coco Collection’s Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu has joined the nationwide Protect Maldives Seagrass campaign. Lying in the stunning southern waters of Baa atoll, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Coco...
View ArticleMaldives to open five new airports in 2019
Five new airports will come into operation by the end of the year, Maldives government announced Sunday. Transport minister Aishath Nahula told local media that construction of airports on the islands...
View ArticleProfessor Ugail to address TTM Travel Summit 2019
Renowned Maldivian computer scientist Professor Hassan Ugail will deliver a key presentation on artificial intelligence in the hospitality sector at the upcoming TTM Travel Summit 2019, organisers...
View ArticleMMPRC seeks local talent to design Maldives official merchandising bag
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has opened a competition to design the official merchandising bag of for the year 2020. Maldivians above the age of 18 as well as companies...
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Meet the brains behind Cocoon Maldives
Daniele Lago, Simona Fabini, Tomaso Schiaffino and Gian Luca Innocenzi together with Vito Di Bari, are amongst the most notable designers involved in the formation and establishment of Cocoon Maldives,...
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Coco Collection launches summer wellness programme
Coco Collection has launched its summer wellness programme at Coco Bodu Hithi. The programme will kick off with yogi Cat Meffan, who will be teaching a creative and dynamic vinyasa yoga at sunset on...
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