Gili Lankanfushi appoints Harinath Govindaraj as Executive Chef
Gili Lankanfushi has appointed Harinath Govindaraj as its Executive Chef. Govindaraj, who hails from Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu, joined Gili Lankanfushi as a Sous Chef in 2013. He has since been with the...
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161-strong delegation to represent Maldives at WTM London 2019
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has hosted a pre-meeting for the Maldivian delegation, as part of the state tourism promotion agency’s preparations for the 2019 World...
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Manta Air welcomes third seaplane, fourth aircraft to arrive on Sun
Manta Air on Tuesday welcomed the third aircraft to its seaplane fleet, as the game changing local airline prepares to begin seaplane operations in November. The DHC-6 Twin Otter, which landed at the...
View ArticleVelassaru Maldives rolls out healthier menu at Turquoise restaurant
Velassaru Maldives has enhanced the menu of its Turquoise restaurant. Along with the old favourites, the new menu features healthier options that are lower in calories, high in protein, and...
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St. Regis Maldives named Indian Ocean’s best resort spa
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has been honoured with the 2019 Maldives’ Best Resort Spa Award and Indian Ocean’s Best Resort Spa Award, in recognition of its world-renowned Iridium Spa. The...
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Air Italy begins direct Maldives service
Air Italy on Wednesday began direct flight operations to Maldives after a two-year hiatus. A water salute was given as the first flight to the Maldives under Air Italy’s winter 2019/20 schedule landed...
View ArticleDhigali Maldives opens new beach bar
Dhigali Maldives has opened a new beach bar. The new Dhigali Beach Bar is located on the eastern end of the island, and offers exotic cocktails, classic premium wines and beer. Dhigali sits in the...
View ArticleBandos Maldives appoints Yoosuf Hasnain as Learning, Talent Development Manager
Bandos Maldives has appointed Yoosuf Hasnain as its Learning and Talent Development Manager. Hasnain joins Bandos from Six Senses Laamu, where he worked as the Training Manager. Hasnain joined the...
View ArticleMaldives records 9.3 per cent hike in tourist arrivals in Sept
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in September recorded year-over-year growth of 9.3 per cent, the island nation’s tourism ministry announced Wednesday. Official figures for the month of September...
View ArticleOZEN by Atmosphere recognised as Maldives’ best luxury resort
OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo has won two prestigious recognitions at the LUXlife magazine’s Hotel and Spa Awards 2019. At the annual awards, OZEN by Atmosphere was recognised as the ‘Best Luxury...
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JW Marriott debuts in Maldives
JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, has announced the opening of JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa. The opening marks the debut of Marriott International’s iconic JW Marriott brand in the...
View ArticleMaldives to host over 45 tourism promotion activities, events in 2020
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has announced plans to conduct over 45 promotional events and activities in 2020. The international travel trade fairs that the state...
View ArticleNominees for Maldives Travel Awards Gala Edition 2019 announced
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced the nominees for the 2019 Maldives Travel Awards Gala Edition, the top travel recognition in Maldives. This year, the...
View ArticleKuredu Resort Maldives to host festive culinary experiences with celebrity chefs
Kuredu Resort Maldives has announced plans to host exclusive culinary experiences with two world-renowned chefs during the upcoming festive season. If you are spending this festive season at Kuredu...
View ArticleW Maldives to host bar takeover with Hong Kong bar owner Victoria Chow
W Maldives has announced plans to host a bar takeover with Victoria Chow, a renowned bar owner from Hong Kong . The Founder and Managing Director of the world’s first nomadic bar, The Woods, will be...
View ArticlePark Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa appoints Stavros Packeiser as General Manager
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has appointed Stavros Packeiser as its new General Manager. Stavros grew up in Sidirokastro, a small city in northern Greece. At the age of 18, he ventured to Edinburgh to...
View ArticleMaldives invites Italian journos, influencers for promotional fam trip
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has brought in a team of journalists and social media influencers from Italy, as part of the official tourism promotion body’s series of...
View ArticleKurumba Maldives reopens team recreation centre after extensive renovation
Kurumba Maldives has reopened its team recreation centre after an extensive renovation. Inside the 220 sqm air-conditioned space, the resort has created four separate areas: a main recreations hall...
View ArticleSoneva Fushi unveils opulent new Private Residences
Soneva has unveiled two breath-taking new additions to its portfolio of villas and private hideaways at Soneva Fushi, the world-leading resort in the idyllic Baa atoll in Maldives. Scheduled to be...
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Maldives inks $2.7 mln sponsorship deal with La Liga club Celta Vigo to...
Maldives on Monday inked a sponsorship deal worth USD 2.7 million with La Liga club Celta Vigo, as part of the destination’s newfound push into sports tourism. At a ceremony held at Regio Hall of A...
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