TTM receives backing from major local businesses
A host of major local businesses on Wednesday signed up as gold and silver partners of Travel Trade Maldives (TTM), the first ever international travel trade show of Maldives. Set to be held at the...
View ArticleJustin Bieber unwinds in Maldives after India concert
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has arrived in Maldives for a getaway after his concert in neighbouring India. Bieber was in India as part of the Asia leg of his Purpose tour and performed at Mumbai’s...
View ArticleMaldives to step up marketing to attract one million Chinese tourists per year
Maldives has announced plans to launch an aggressive marketing campaign in China in a bid to attract at least one million Chinese tourists per year. Tourism minister Moosa Zameer told Chinese state run...
View ArticleBrazil legend Ronaldo holidays in Maldives
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is holidaying in the Maldives. Ronaldo arrived in the Maldives earlier this week with his girlfriend Celina Locks. The...
View ArticleTUI teams up with Alibaba to boost Chinese arrivals to Maldives resorts
World’s largest leisure, travel and tourism company TUI Group has announced a partnership with Chinese internet giant Alibaba Group to increase the number of Chinese travellers booking its resorts in...
View ArticleManta ray season begins at Olhuveli Beach and Spa Maldives
Olhuveli Beach and Spa Maldives resort has kicked off the manta ray season for the year. Olhuveli, located in South Male Atoll, is a top destination in the Maldives for seeing manta rays. Until...
View ArticleMaldives beats Seychelles, Polynesia to win Best Sea Destination award
Maldives has beaten Seychelles and Polynesia to win the award for the Best Sea Destination at the Italia Travel Awards 2017. Hala Hameed, the Permanent Representative of Maldives to the UN offices in...
View ArticleThe hottest upcoming resorts in Maldives
The Maldives’ tourism industry has inevitably evolved. A plethora of new properties has come into play with the backing of a combination of local and international entrepreneurs and seasoned hoteliers....
View ArticleDhaalu Airport readies for opening, promises to be Maldives most advanced...
Dhaalu Airport is gearing up for its opening, with the promise of being the most advanced domestic airport in Maldives. The airport being developed on the island of Kudahuvadhoo in Dhaalu atoll is set...
View ArticleGili Lankanfushi to open Marine Biology Centre with new marine biologist
Gili Lankanfushi is gearing up for the opening of its long awaited Marine Biology Centre, with a new marine biologist joining the island resort. In an announcement, Gili Lankanfushi said Saturday that...
View ArticleFamily getaways in Maldives with Holiday Inn’s new summer package
Families looking to spend quality time together this summer can look forward to realising their dream resort vacation in the Maldives with the new Family Getaway Package by Holiday Inn. Guests who book...
View ArticleMaldives Marine Expo to take place in September
Liveaboard Association of Maldives (LAM) is to hold its official exhibition, the Maldives Marine Expo in September. In an announcement, leading local event management company Blak Pvt Ltd, which has...
View ArticleLUX* South Ari Atoll: where ‘lighter, brighter’ luxury comes with ‘surprises’
The moment I entered the brightly lit, heavy on white lounge of LUX* South Ari Atoll at the Maldives’ main airport, I felt lighter. The comfortable and relaxing atmosphere was complemented by the...
View ArticleOver 100 resorts, hotels confirm participation in TTM
Over 100 local resorts and hotels have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Travel Trade Maldives (TTM), the first ever international travel trade show of Maldives. In an announcement, local...
View ArticleAmilla Fushi, Finolhu host turtle excursions with Olive Ridley Project expert
Amilla Fushi and Finolhu have hosted Ibrahim Shameel from the Olive Ridley Project to conduct a range of excursions and awareness activities on sea turtles. In an announcement, The Small Maldives...
View ArticleMaldives main airport to open new F&B complex with top fast food franchises
Travellers using the Maldives main airport will soon be offered more convenience as it gears up to launch a new F&B complex with top fast food franchises in the world. Adil Moosa, Managing Director...
View ArticleSt. Regis Maldives Vommuli appoints new General Manager
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli resort has appointed Alexander Blair as its General Manager. Blair joins The St. Regis Maldives having been the Complex General Manager of Al Faisaliah Hotel in Saudi...
View ArticleMaldives to hold workshop on tourism sector security
Maldives government has announced a rare workshop with stakeholders and experts to discuss security in the country’s world famous tourism industry. In an announcement, tourism ministry said the Tourism...
View ArticleMATATO concludes customer service, social media training
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has successfully concluded its latest round of training programmes. MATATO, in association with Sri Lanka’s leading corporate training...
View ArticleW Maldives debuts new culinary concept Sushi Beat at underground club
W Maldives has introduced a new culinary concept, Sushi Beat at Maldives’ only underground club, Fifteen Below. In an announcement, W Maldives said the restyled venue features an upbeat atmosphere with...
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