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Maldives Promotion House soon to launch ‘Maldives Insider’ publication
Maldives.net.mv – Maldives Promotion House is excited to announce the upcoming launch of ‘Maldives Insider’, the official publication of www.maldives.net.mv in March 2016. Copies of the publication will also be distributed at fairs such as ATM, WTM, MITT and COTTM in addition to placing them with globally recognised travel agents and travel media.
The Maldives Insider, as an annual publication, is a distinctive concept for Maldives, which is designed as an elegant coffee-table style photographic publication featuring a collection of concept photography showcasing various unique travel options and stunning tourist facilities, referred to as “photo listings” in the magazine. All photo listings will have a caption in three languages; English, German & Chinese. Additionally a QR code will be placed on the side with the website of the tourist facility in the photo embedded in it.
This is a unique opportunity that will allow resorts, liveaboards and guest houses to be featured across the company’s social media channels, thereby garnering support from over the 1.3 million loyal followers of its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms. They will also gain the opportunity to be featured on the website, which has over four million viewers distributed worldwide, free of charge. As the mission of Maldives Promotion House is to promote Maldives as the best destination on Earth, the aim is to provide all the tourist facilities in Maldives with the most effective & exceptional aspects in garnering the maximum exposure through each aspect. Thus, Maldives Insider is yet another concept/medium to further enhance the exposure for those tourist facilities which already receive huge exposure through Maldives.net.mv, and also to the rest of those facilities in Maldives. As the website, social media platforms affiliated to it, and the Official publication of it will run side by side, in return it would provide those tourist facilities with a massive collective exposure through all, with a promising reach.
Maldives Insider also aims to facilitate the development/promotion of photography in Maldives, and recognize the talent of local photographers, while also allowing them to get listed in the magazine.
The deadline for purchasing photo listings, and advertisements has been extended until December 20th, 2015 to provide more time for all the tourist facilities. Therefore, all interested parties are encouraged to get in touch before the deadline.
For a detailed breakdown of the rates and for additional queries, please email Maldives Promotion House at marketing@maldives.net.mv.
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JEN Maldives Malé has introduced the Shangri-La Circle (SLC) loyalty programme, offering dining benefits for guests from 1 April to 31 December 2026.
The programme provides free and instant membership, allowing guests to access discounts and earn reward points on dining experiences at the property. Members receive a 15 per cent discount on their first dining purchase upon joining, along with ongoing 15 per cent savings on food and beverage.
Guests can enrol in the programme through the Shangri-La Circle mobile application. Membership benefits include reward points on eligible spending, which can be redeemed for future dining and hotel experiences.
The offer applies to regular dining experiences and excludes tobacco, special theme buffet nights, and other ongoing promotions.
JEN Maldives Malé stated that the programme is designed to provide value to guests while enhancing dining experiences at the hotel. The initiative also reflects Shangri-La’s focus on strengthening guest engagement through loyalty-based offerings.
Members are required to present their digital membership card at the time of billing to access the benefits.
The hotel is promoting the programme through its social media channels, in-house displays, and digital platforms. Guests can download the Shangri-La Circle application or sign up at the hotel to begin using the programme.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark within the global travel industry. The dual nomination reflects the resort’s presence across international markets and its engagement with guests from different regions.
The nomination follows a series of recognitions for the resort. In 2025, Kuda Villingili was ranked among the Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resorts Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards, placing fifth globally. It was also listed among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 (US). The resort was similarly recognised in the 2024 edition of the awards.
Located in North Malé Atoll, approximately 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives offers 75 villas and residences, each with private pools and views of the surrounding ocean.
The resort features eight restaurants and three bars, including Japanese-Peruvian dining at Mar-Umi and Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi. Other dining options include Asian cuisine at East and grill offerings at Fire. Additional facilities include a cigar lounge, a large swimming pool, a spa with overwater treatment villas, and a range of wellness and recreational activities such as yoga, sound therapy and surfing.
Amjad Thaufeeg, Commercial Director at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, stated that the nominations reflect feedback from guests across international markets and noted the importance of maintaining consistent service standards.
Voting for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 is open until 30 June 2026, with results scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients.
The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking part in a guided tour of the garden. The tour will introduce participants to local herbs and island-grown produce cultivated on the property.
As part of the programme, guests will be invited to plant their own herb, contributing to the garden while engaging in an activity aligned with environmental awareness. The experience will continue with a garden dinner starting at 7pm, featuring a menu designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the island.
An optional pairing of organic wines will also be available, providing an additional element to the dining experience.
The event is priced at USD 175 per person, excluding applicable service charge and taxes. Reservations can be made through the resort’s butler service.
The initiative reflects Baros Maldives’ focus on sustainability-led guest experiences, integrating environmental awareness with culinary offerings and on-island activities.
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