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Maldives’ freediving world record gets official recognition
The world record set by Maldives for the most people freediving simultaneously has been officially registered in the Guinness World Records. On October 1, the island nation’s President Ibrahim Mohamed...
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RIU Hotels Maldives, Manta Air celebrate seaplane service launch
RIU Hotels Maldives joined hands with Manta Air on Tuesday to celebrate the start of the game changing local airline’s seaplane service in the Maldives. After an exhilarating journey from Velana...
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Over 250 attend MAHRP’s thought leadership session with Robin Banks
Maldives Association of Human Resource Professionals (MAHRP) has successfully concluded an exclusive event with world-renowned motivational speaker Robin Banks. Banks headlined MAHRP’s annual thought...
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Cherishable festive season at Vakkaru Maldives
Vakkaru Maldives has invited travellers from all around the world to be part of a cherishable festive season. To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, the resort has launched a festive...
View ArticleKandima sponsors Maldives first powerboating championship
Kandima Maldives has signed up as a sponsor of the first ever powerboating championship event in Maldives. “We are proud to announce that Kandima Maldives is a sponsor for an adrenaline rushed...
View ArticleManta Air welcomes fifth seaplane
Manta Air on Wednesday welcomed the fifth aircraft to its seaplane fleet, as the game changing local airline begins its seaplane operations. The DHC-6 Twin Otter, which landed at the Maldives’ main...
View ArticleNasrulla Adam returns to Amilla Fushi to head intl sales
Seasoned local hospitality sales professional Nasrulla Adam has returned to Amilla Fushi, taking up the position of Director of International Sales at the luxury resort trendsetter. Nasrulla, who had...
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Sun Siyam to open Sun Siyam Iru Fen Maldives in 2020
Leading local hospitality group Sun Siyam Resorts is set to open its fifth resort in Maldives in 2020. Sun Siyam Iru Fen Maldives will open doors in early 2020. Set on an expansive island covering 54...
View ArticleExciting festive season in Maldives with Crown & Champa Resorts
The merriest time of the year is almost here, and we are more excited than ever. Across all Crown & Champa Resorts, December promises to be a wonderful time. The teams have curated amazing...
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Unforgettable taste of paradise: Waldorf Astoria Maldives’ 11 speciality...
Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, takes guests on an unforgettable culinary journey at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, which opened its doors on July 1. In line with...
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‘Beyyaa’ campaign: buy a t-shirt, plant a coconut palm
A campaign to plant a coconut palm for every t-shirt bought has been launched. At a special ceremony held Saturday, The ‘Beyyaa’ (a Dhivehi slang, similar to ‘bro’ in English) campaign was inaugurated...
View ArticleNoku Maldives launches #SayYesToReusable campaign
Noku Maldives has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging people to go for reusable options. The #SayYesToReusable campaign kicked off last week, with the first batch of eco-bags being handed over to...
View ArticleKSL Capital Partners acquires minority stake in Soneva
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired a minority stake in luxury resort chain Soneva. In a statement, Soneva said an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners has taken a significant...
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Maldives achieves 1.5 mln visitor target
Maldives on Sunday welcomed the 1.5 millionth tourist of the year, reaching the destination’s target for tourist arrivals this year. At a special event held at Velana International Airport Sunday...
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Sun Siyam Resorts announces exclusive Black Friday deal
Sun Siyam Resorts has announced an exclusive Black Friday deal for three of the group’s resorts in Maldives. The one-day offer is available for direct bookings made on November 29 for The Sun Siyam...
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Fairmont Maldives to host eco-inspired festive celebrations
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi invites guests to swap winter blues for summer hues and celebrate the festive season with an array of activities and events. From crafting their own Christmas...
View ArticleMaldives targets two mln tourist arrivals in 2020
Maldives government on Sunday announced an ambitious target of attracting at least two million tourists to the popular Indian Ocean holiday destination in 2020. Tourism minister Ali Waheed told...
View ArticleMaldives invites Belgian journos for promotional fam trip
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has brought in a team of journalists from Belgium, as part of the official tourism promotion body’s series of familiarisation trips to...
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Maldives hosts four-city ‘Journey to the Sunny Side’ roadshow in China
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has kicked off a dedicated roadshow in China as part of its “Journey to the Sunny Side” roadshow series. The roadshow is being held from...
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Edible straws, vegan ‘beef’, biodegradable cups: LUX* South Ari Atoll...
LUX* South Ari Atoll, recently awarded ‘Leading Eco-Friendly Resort in the Maldives’ at the South Asian Travel Awards 2019, has launched new sustainability initiatives: edible straws, biodegradable...
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