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Maldives increases resort built-up area to 50%

Maldives increases resort built-up area to 50%

Government on Tuesday allows developers to increase the built-up area resorts from the existing 30% to 50% of the total…

Estithmar Holding to develop new Rosewood Hotels-branded ultra-luxury resort in Maldives

Estithmar Holding to develop new Rosewood Hotels-branded ultra-luxury resort in Maldives

Estithmar Holding, the Qatari investment company known for its commitment to excellence, is embarking on an exciting new project to…

OBLU NATURE Helengeli by Sentido to reopen with vibrant all-new look

OBLU NATURE Helengeli by Sentido to reopen with vibrant all-new look

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts partners with Sentido, a hospitality brand by DER Touristik, for a complete renovation including new overwater…

Chinese tourists visit Maldives after 3-year hiatus

Chinese tourists visit Maldives after 3-year hiatus

Tourists from China began arriving in Maldives on Wednesday after a three-year hiatus due to Covid-19.  Beijing Capital Airlines became…

Maldives tourist arrivals see 7% growth in 2023 first week

Maldives tourist arrivals see 7% growth in 2023 first week

A total of 22,292 tourists arrived in the Maldives in the first week of tge year, according to tourism ministry…

From room attendant to resident manager: Hassan Zahir’s journey in creating lasting memories for guests

From room attendant to resident manager: Hassan Zahir’s journey in creating lasting memories for guests

Hassan Zahir is the Resident Manager at Baros Maldives, where he oversees all aspects of the resort. With over two…

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Malaysia’s Batik Air to launch Maldives flights on June 23

Malaysia’s Batik Air to launch Maldives flights on June 23

Batik Air Malaysia, formerly known as Malindo, has revealed Kuala Lumpur to Male flights via Colombo. Of these, only Colombo…

Skin Candy launches Maldives’ first Wellness Training Academy

Skin Candy launches Maldives’ first Wellness Training Academy

Local sustainable organic skincare brand Skin Candy Maldives with the support of Elena Spas have launched the ‘Wellness Training Academy’…

Maldives Coral Institute to hold Coral Festival 2023 in Hithadhoo

Maldives Coral Institute to hold Coral Festival 2023 in Hithadhoo

The Maldives Coral Institute (MCI) will host a ‘Coral Festival 2023’ in Addu, Hithadhoo from 28-30 April, bringing together scientists,…

Maldives invites top journalists from Italy to experience Sunny Side of Life

Maldives invites top journalists from Italy to experience Sunny Side of Life

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) has welcomed journalists from prominent Italian publications to experience…

Art festival at JOALI Maldives draws on all senses

Art festival at JOALI Maldives draws on all senses

JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ very first art-immersive resort, announces its annual Art Week with the April 2023 Imagi-Nature Art Festival….

Magical Easter at Crossroads Maldives

Magical Easter at Crossroads Maldives

Double the fun this Easter at CROSSROADS Maldives. The integrated destination and its family-oriented beach resorts have introduced week-long exciting…

Football players of future given chance to join pro coaching session at Amilla Maldives Resort

Football players of future given chance to join pro coaching session at Amilla Maldives Resort

Former English Premiere League player, Robert Green, is set to lead a thrilling children’s football camp at Amilla Maldives Resort…

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives launches new activities with Jean-Michel Cousteau as part of Ambassadors of the Environment programme

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives launches new activities with Jean-Michel Cousteau as part of Ambassadors of the Environment programme

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is developing its environmental programming in its continued work with world-renowned oceanographic explorer and environmentalist…

Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives celebrates Earth Hour with guest engagement, energy conservation efforts

Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives celebrates Earth Hour with guest engagement, energy conservation efforts

Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, recently celebrated Earth Hour on March 26, 2023, by switching off non-essential lights and gathering with…

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi promotes Ahmed Ali to Director of Sales & Marketing, appoints Florante Abuton Jr as Assistant PR & Communications Manager

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi promotes Ahmed Ali to Director of Sales & Marketing, appoints Florante Abuton Jr as Assistant PR & Communications Manager

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is pleased to announce the promotion of Ahmed Ali (Adu) from Assistant Director of Sales &…

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Women in Hospitality: Aaidha Majdhy’s trailblazing journey in Maldives hospitality

Women in Hospitality: Aaidha Majdhy’s trailblazing journey in Maldives hospitality

Aaidha Majdhy, the Assistant Director of Sales at Le Méridien Maldives, is a trailblazer in the Maldives’ hospitality industry. Her…

Women in Hospitality: Kimberly’s journey from chance encounter to Loyalty Manager at Le Meridien Maldives

Women in Hospitality: Kimberly’s journey from chance encounter to Loyalty Manager at Le Meridien Maldives

Meet Kimberly Chee, a Malaysian hospitality professional who found her passion in the industry after a chance encounter with a…

Women in Hospitality: Jaya’s journey to becoming Assistant Front Office Manager at Le Meridien Maldives

Women in Hospitality: Jaya’s journey to becoming Assistant Front Office Manager at Le Meridien Maldives

Meet Jaya Paliwal, a driven and passionate Assistant Front Office Manager at Le Meridien Maldives. Originally from a small village…

Women in Hospitality: Naju finds her calling in HR at Le Meridien Maldives

Women in Hospitality: Naju finds her calling in HR at Le Meridien Maldives

Meet Aminath Najula Fathuhy (Naju), a Maldivian-born Psychology Major who found her calling in Human Resources in the hospitality industry….

Discover abundance of sharks at Hulhumale Entrance: dive experience to remember

Discover abundance of sharks at Hulhumale Entrance: dive experience to remember

Hulhumale Entrance, also known as Foah-Male, is quickly becoming a popular destination for shark divers. This dive point, located in…

Celebrating International Environmental Education Day with Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Celebrating International Environmental Education Day with Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon

Sustainability has become the heart and soul of the hospitality industry and travel trade, especially with travellers being more concerned of…