Holidaying in Maldives, Mo Farah inspires Soneva Fushi hosts
World-renowned British athlete Mo Farah has spent his holidays in Maldives. The Somali-born British distance runner spent a week early this month with his wife at Soneva Fushi. He also took some time...
View ArticleAlibaba’s Alitrip appoints Maldives agents
Alibaba Group’s travel business Alitrip has for the first time appointed agents in Maldives. At a ceremony held at Hotel Jen in capital Male Thursday afternoon, JA Manafaru, Hideaway Beach Resort and...
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New holiday home Veli Vilaa opens in Dhiffushi island
Veli Vilaa, a privately-owned beach house in Dhiffushi island in Kaafu atoll, has opened its doors for guests. The beach house was officially opened at a ceremony held in the island Saturday evening....
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Velaa Private Island wins seven gold medals at Hotel Asia culinary challenge
Chefs from Velaa Private Island has won seven gold medals at the recently concluded Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge. At the culinary challenge held from September 17-20 at the main...
View ArticleGuesthouses Maldives Conference rebranded as trade-oriented Guesthouses...
Annual Guesthouses Maldives Conference will be rebranded as Guesthouses Maldives Expo next year, in an attempt to position the platform as a travel trade fair, organiser Maldives Getaways announced...
View ArticleSix Senses appoints Julian Crane as sales, marketing director for Maldives,...
Six Senses Hotels, Resorts and Spas has appointed Julian Crane as Director of Sales and Marketing for Maldives and Seychelles. In an announcement, Six Senses said Julian, who is accompanied by his...
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Sheraton Maldives hosts charity run to raise funds for local community
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa hosted a charity run on Sunday to raise funds for the local Home for People with Special Needs. The Run to Give 2017 was attended by over 250 runners,...
View ArticleLUX* South Ari Atoll wins Team Challenge at Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge
A culinary team from LUX* South Ari Atoll has won the Team Challenge at the recently concluded Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge. At the culinary challenge held from September 17-20 at the...
View ArticleLily Beach unveils new cigar cellar
Lily Beach Resort and Spa Maldives has introduced a large walk-in humidor (cigar cellar), to help preserve the resorts wide selection of luxury cigars for its guests. In an announcement, the resort...
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Niyama Maldives announces visiting wellness practitioner programmes
Niyama Private Islands Maldives has announced a roster of visiting wellness practitioners. Drift by Niyama offers a unique take on spa journeys, with the latest in beauty from the world’s leading...
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Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort inaugurated
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom inaugurated the Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort on Monday. At a ceremony held at the resort, the president was presented with a plaque of appreciation by Ronald...
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Maldives showcases tourism products at IFTM Top Resa 2017
Maldives has showcased its tourism products and services at the the International French Travel Market (IFTM) Top Resa. In a statement, tourism promotion body Maldives Marketing and Public Relations...
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St. Regis Maldives Resort hosts charity run to raise funds for local orphanages
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has hosted a charity run to raise funds for local orphanages. Four guests and 95 employees of the resort participated in a 2.5 kilometre run on Sunday. Another 142...
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Hurawalhi, Ayada, JA Manafaru win Seven Stars Luxury award
Hurawalhi Maldives, Ayada Maldives and JA Manafaru have won the 2017 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award. Officials from Ayada Maldives were present at the gala, which took place at the...
View ArticleMATATO opens registration for Travel Weekly Destination Showcase in London
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened registration for an upcoming Destination Showcase event in London. In a statement, MATATO said it has signed up as a gold...
View ArticlePres reiterates plan to develop 50 new resorts in Maldives
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Wednesday reiterated his goal to open 50 new resorts in the Maldives during his five-year term. In his address issued on the occasion of World Tourism Day, the...
View ArticleKooddoo Airport reopens with upgraded runway, facilities
Kooddoo Airport reopened Monday after a major upgrade to accommodate narrow-body airliners and private jets. At a special ceremony held at the airport Monday afternoon, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul...
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Voting for Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition opens with 90 nominees
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened voting for the Maldives Travel Awards – Guesthouse Edition. Nominations closed on September 10, following which they were...
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Jumeirah Vittaveli launches world’s most expensive Indian menu
Jumeirah Vittaveli has celebrated the second anniversary of its Swarna Indian restaurant, with the launch of the most expensive Indian menu in the world. The Gold at Swarna 15-course menu, which is...
View ArticleLets Go Maldives wins Seven Stars Luxury Award
Leading local travel agency Lets Go Maldives has won the 2017 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award. Officials from Lets Go Maldives were present at the gala, which took place at the...
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