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‘Relax, Reset and Evolve’, Kandima Maldives launches celebrity yoga retreat
Newly opened Kandima Maldives has launched a comprehensive yoga retreat with famous TV personality Nick Knowles and yoga instructor Luke Bache. Knowles, presenter of BBC1’s most watched and longest...
View ArticleSoneva appoints celebrity chef Kevin Fawkes as Maldives Area Culinary Director
Renowned chef and winner of Iron Chef Thailand Kevin Fawkes has joined Soneva as Area Culinary Director for the group’s world-leading, exclusive private-island resorts in Maldives. Kevin, who hails...
View ArticleSriLankan Airlines to increase flights to Maldives south
SriLankan Airlines has announced plans to increase flights to the Gan International Airport in the southern part of Maldives. Neighbouring SriLanka’s flagship carrier began scheduled flights to its...
View ArticleVilamendhoo’s Duniye Spa listed amongst world’s 100 best spas
Duniye Spa at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa has been chosen as one of the Top 100 Spas worldwide by the 2017 Hotel.com Loved by Guests Award. Vilamendhoo’s spa received the prestigious accolade...
View ArticleKomandoo Maldives appoints new General Manager
Komandoo Maldives Island Resort has announced the appointment of Owen Ealden as its General Manager. Prior to accepting the offer to lead the passionate team at Komandoo and to continue to strive...
View ArticleSATA 2017 open for nominations
Nominations for the annual South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has been opened. In a statement, SATA secretariat said Friday that nominations are welcome for 34 major categories in 10 segments till May 30...
View ArticleLux* introduces expert-led workshops on guest well-being, rolls out in Maldives
Lux* Hotels and Resorts has launched a unique calendar of expert-led workshops designed to inspire creativity and boost guest health and well-being, with the first set of workshops being rolled out in...
View ArticleSaudia increases flights to Maldives with new Jeddah-Male route
Saudia has increased flights to Maldives, giving a boost to tourist arrivals to the Indian Ocean island nation from Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Saudi Arabia’s flagship carrier started operations...
View ArticleMaldives’ main source markets post strong gains in tourism spending
Major source markets for the Maldives tourism industry, including China and Europe, recorded significant growth in outbound tourism spending last year, a study has revealed. The study published by the...
View ArticleMaldives turns to resorts to step up efforts to achieve biosphere reserve status
Maldives has stepped up its efforts to be the world’s first country to become a biosphere reserve, inviting tourist resorts across the archipelago to sign a voluntary pledge. Maldives announced at...
View ArticleInaugural Maldives HR leaders award garners big support
Inaugural Maldives Leaders in Hospitality Awards, the first initiative to honour Maldivians working in Human Resources in the hospitality industry, has garnered tremendous support as its nomination...
View ArticleMaldives to develop 3,000 guesthouse beds in south
Maldives has announced plans to develop 3,000 beds in the southernmost Addu to cater to backpackers and budget travellers. Mohamed Shahid, Managing Director of the newly created Maldives Integrated...
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Maldives Travel Awards: telling stories, recognising change
When Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) embarked on the task of creating a platform to recognise the players in the Maldives’ tourism industry, it was an altogether...
View ArticleKihaadhuffaru rebranded as Kihaa Maldives under new management
Kihaadhuffaru island, previously operated under the brand name of Kihaad Maldives, has been rebranded as Kihaa Maldives. The rebranding comes with a new management taking over the operations of the...
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Maldives readies to open airport in emerging tourist hotspot
Maldives is gearing up for the opening of another domestic airport, strengthening the island nation’s transport infrastructure and boosting tourism. The airport being developed on the island of...
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Baros Maldives appoints new marketing manager
Baros Maldives has appointed Daniel Draxl as its new marketing manager. In a statement, the award-winning luxury resort said Draxl would oversee its marketing activities and strategy. He brings a...
View ArticleDusit Thani Maldives secures all-time high score in Food Safety Asia awards
Dusit Thani Maldives has received the highest ever score by a resort in Maldives in the prestigious Food Safety Asia (FSA) Commendation Awards. FSA is the first registered company in the Maldives...
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Six Senses Laamu leads sustainable tourism in Maldives with BlueGreen360 award
Six Senses Laamu has received the highest honour in a global recognition for sustainable tourism. The resort received the BlueGreen360 Resort of the Year Award at the recently concluded Asia Dive Expo...
View ArticleMaldives announces diplomatic corps meeting to strengthen tourism promotion
Maldives has announced a rare conference of its diplomatic corps to find new avenues to promote the country’s tourism industry abroad. In a statement, foreign ministry said on Sunday that the two-day...
View ArticleAmilla Fushi introduces wellness tree house experience with Bodyism
Amilla Fushi has introduced exclusive tree houses in collaboration with Bodyism along with a special wellness package. The one-bedroom Wellness Tree Houses at Amilla combines a secluded spa experience...
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