Maldives to host joggling world record attempt with Michal Kapral
Maldives on Monday announced plans to host a world-record attempt in joggling by Canadian joggler Michal Kapral, as part of the destination’s newfound push into sports tourism. Kapral, who currently...
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Soneva joins World Cleanup Day
Last year, on September 15, World Cleanup Day united 18 million people across 157 countries and territories for the biggest waste collection day in human history. A 36-hour green wave of clean-ups...
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Parley recognises Maldives as Future Island Nation’, launches 10-year action...
Parley for the Oceans has recognised the Maldives as the first ‘Future Island Nation’, as the environmental organisation and the island nation extend their partnership to reduce plastic waste. The...
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Soneva Fushi unveils first overwater villas
Soneva has announced the launch of Soneva Fushi’s first ever overwater villas. Perched above the turquoise depths of the Indian Ocean, the eight new one- and two-bedroom Water Retreats are scheduled...
View ArticleMaldives breaks freediving world record
Maldives on Tuesday broke the world record for the most people freediving simultaneously. As part of the World Tourism Day 2019 celebrations, the island nation’s President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih joined...
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Furaveri Maldives’ Raiyvilla Restaurant rolls out new menu
Furaveri Maldives has launched a new menu at its Raiyvilla Restaurant. The chefs at Raiyvilla have handcrafted a new menu that is sure to impress guests, as it retains the old favourites whilst adding...
View ArticleJA Manafaru Maldives appoints Karen Merrick as General Manager
JA Resorts & Hotels has appointed Scottish national Karen Merrick to take over the operation of its multi award-winning private island resort in Maldives, JA Manafaru. Karen is the second female...
View ArticleMaldives kicks off promotional activities in France
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has commenced a series of marketing activities in France, including a destination stand at IFTM Top Resa and “Journey to the Sunny Side”...
View ArticleMaldives invites British journos for promotional fam trip
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has brought in a team of journalists from the United Kingdom, as part of its series of familiarisation trips to promote the Maldives. The...
View ArticleMaldivian digital media pro Shafraz to speak at world’s premier travel...
Renowned Maldivian digital media professional Mohamed Shafraz Hafiz has been announced as a speaker at one of the premier travel blogger events in the world. Shafraz, who currently serves as the...
View ArticleMMPRC, Singapore Airlines announce special offer for South Korean market
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and Singapore Airlines have announced a joint promotional offer exclusive for the South Korean market. The “Free Independent Traveler &...
View ArticleSoneva Jani launches world’s first sustainable resort boutique
Soneva has launched the world’s first sustainable resort boutique at its Soneva Jani resort in Maldives. Guests at Soneva Jani in the Maldives can now give their holiday wardrobe a stylish and...
View ArticleMaldives nominated in six World Travel Awards 2019 categories
Maldives has been nominated for six destination awards at the annual World Travel Awards 2019. The Maldives has been nominated for: World’s Leading Destination 2019World’s Leading Dive Destination...
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Stakeholders gather to discuss challenges in Maldives tourism industry
Stakeholders of the Maldives’ tourism industry gathered on Thursday to deliberate on pressing issues and challenges faced by the multi-billion-dollar industry. The Maldives Tourism Conference 2019,...
View ArticleManta Air to take delivery of first two seaplanes, to expand fleet to 10 by...
Manta Air has announced the arrival on October 10 of the first two aircraft joining the game changing local airline’s seaplane fleet. In a statement, Manta Air said two DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft will...
View ArticleKurumba Maldives celebrates 47th anniversary
Kurumba Maldives, the country’s first resort, has celebrated its 47th anniversary. Adding to the many milestones this well-loved resort has achieved since its opening on October 3, 1972, the day was...
View ArticleMATI granted UNWTO affiliate membership
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has been granted Affiliate Membership of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The announcement was made on September 11, during the 23rd UNWTO...
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He n She to send Maldivian models to Top Model of World, Miss British Empire
Leading local talent management agency He n She has announced plans to host a beauty pageant to select Maldivian models for two international pageants. Over the past two months, He n She had hosted...
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Maldives sponsors La Liga club Celta Vigo to strengthen sports tourism appeal
Maldives has announced plans to sponsor La Liga club Celta Vigo, as part of the destination’s newfound push into sports tourism. Under the partnership, the official ‘Visit Maldives’ branding will be...
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Another world record! Michal Kapral breaks joggling world record in Maldives
Maldives on Saturday played host to another world record attempt, with Canadian joggler Michal Kapral breaking the world record for the fastest 10-kilometre run while juggling without a drop. Kapral,...
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