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Maldivian inflight magazine enjoying success
Following the success of the previous two issues of the national airline’s inflight magazine, Maldivian Holidays has introduced a special business listing section. The section is solely targeted to provide additional exposure to local businesses and medium business enterprises. After an increased amount of requests and enquiries from local businesses and guesthouses, the publisher and the airline have now listened and after much consideration agreed to involve more of their participation in the inflight circulated magazine.
Custom Full page in the business listing section with a distinctive layout compared to the magazine, businesses who advertise with Maldivian Holidays will benefit from the change of direction. Since all of the businesses would be listed in one section – distinguishable from the rest, even when closed – future clients and the overall audience of the section would be at a higher rate. It also provides the audience an easier access to brands, hence increasing the number of possible future clients.
Since the beginning, Maldivian Holidays has achieved a huge success in entertaining the travellers of the national airline and the domestic passengers. The magazine with themed issues come with contents such as Top Holiday Options, Spa Selections, Best of Food & Beverage and various column articles aiming to promote the airline destinations and the unique attractions of the Maldives Islands.
The Re-branded new concept of the magazine has been reached by over 4,000,000 people around the world, and neighbouring India leads as the country which draws in the largest readership base. The statistics calculated by the external magazine publisher website, issuu.com confirms it as an outstanding achievement for Maldives. Issuu.com has been promoting the inflight Maldivian Holidays in their social medias since the first issue.
“Issuu is proud to be working with The Official Magazine of National Carrier of Maldives ‘Maldivian’ owned and operated by Island Aviation Services Limited. Their publication has over 4 million impressions across the Issuu platform on desktop, mobile, native app and social platforms. We look forward to continuing our work with the publisher, MVHOTELS, on growing their impressions, readers and engagement in the coming months.” Fernando Romero, Head of Brand Partnership, Issuu.com
With about 10,000 copies being published per issue, Maldivian Holidays enjoys a broad distribution network apart from In-flight to provide additional value to the supporting partners and consumers. It’s reach close to one million passenger per annum in over 10 different international destinations. The digital edition of the magazine is also available on the official website of the airline, the publisher and famed ISSUU – reaching millions of readers across the globe.
“We had our doubts during the initial stage in maintaining an inflight magazine, but looking at the statistics and feedback by passengers and partners prove the support and value it adds to the airline. We are discussing more ways to further develop the brand with the publisher, MVHOTELS, to get more recognition as the national airline’s inflight magazine. ” Mohamed Rizvi, Head of Maldivian Holidays, Island Aviation
MVHOTELS with the editorial team based in UK & operations in Maldives was contracted to publish the magazine mid-2015. “The magazine had its challenges since start and even now, but our team is young, energetic and most importantly very passionate about the work we do, with the best experts within the team, which is far greater than the challenges. Our prime objective was to promote the destination and airline to the international consumers and we are happy with the results. Now with introduction of Business Listing Section, Medium businesses of Maldives can budget for the upcoming year and participate from next issue onwards” Mohamed Aryf, Director of MVHOTELS revealed.
MVHOTELS is also the publisher of the internationally distributed Luxury Travel magazine, The Asian Story. The publisher’s website mvhotelsonline.com is among the leading travel industry media websites which is constantly updated with travel industry updates, interviews, openings, reviews and other related important contents.
Sirru Fen Fushi–Private Lagoon Resort has announced the return of internationally recognised holistic wellness consultant and founder of Energy Masters, Dr Hetalkumar Doshi, for an exclusive wellness residency from 1 August to 31 October 2026 and from 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027.
Renowned for his expertise across more than 60 holistic healing modalities, Dr Doshi brings a unique integrative approach that combines ancient healing traditions with modern wellness practices. As a naturopath, acupuncturist, Reiki Grand Master, energy healer, and wellness educator, he has guided individuals around the world towards greater wellbeing, balance, and personal transformation.
During his residency at Sirru Fen Fushi, guests will have the opportunity to experience Dr Doshi’s signature Four-Dimensional Healing Journey, which explores wellness through the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual dimensions. Each treatment is tailored to individual needs and designed to identify and restore energetic imbalances affecting the body, mind, emotions, and soul.
At the heart of Dr Doshi’s philosophy lies the wisdom of the Five Elements–Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, whose harmonious balance is believed to support vitality, emotional resilience, mental clarity, and spiritual alignment.
Guests may choose from a variety of personalised healing experiences incorporating modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, Reiki, chakra balancing, sound healing, breathwork, meditation, cupping therapy, and energy healing. Signature experiences are available in 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute sessions.
To introduce guests to his transformative approach, Sirru Fen Fushi is also offering a complimentary 15-minute wellbeing consultation during the residency period.
Set within one of the Maldives’ most naturally captivating island destinations, Sirru Fen Fushi offers travellers a unique opportunity to reconnect, rebalance and rediscover wellbeing in a serene oceanfront setting.
For further information and reservations, please visit the resort’s website or contact reservations@sirrufenfushi.com.
In celebration of PADI Women’s Dive Day on 18 July 2026, Coco Bodu Hithi invites certified women divers to come together for a meaningful morning beneath the surface, combining marine conservation with the joy of exploring the ocean in one of the Maldives’ most vibrant natural environments.
Inspired by this year’s global theme, “Celebrate Community. Create Change.”, the resort’s Women of the Ocean Reef Clean-Up Dive encourages to connect through shared passion for the underwater world while making a positive impact on the environment. Designed exclusively for certified women divers, the guided reef clean-up dive offers the opportunity to explore Coco Bodu Hithi’s biodiverse house reef while helping remove debris and protect its delicate ecosystem.
At the heart of it all is Coco Dive, the resort’s PADI-certified dive centre, where guests can discover the beauty and wonders of the Maldives through safe, personalised and memorable underwater adventures. Whether taking their very first breath below the surface or exploring advanced dive sites, guests are guided by an experienced, multilingual team of instructors dedicated to creating unforgettable diving experiences.
Just minutes from the resort, divers can access almost 30 renowned dive sites, home to vibrant coral reefs and an abundance of marine life, including hawksbill turtles, white-tip and grey reef sharks, eagle rays, barracuda, Napoleon fish, schools of blue-striped snappers, batfish and fusiliers. Guests looking to begin their marine adventures can also start their certification before arrival through PADI eLearning, allowing them to spend more time exploring the ocean once they reach the Maldives.
“At Coco Bodu Hithi, we believe every dive is an opportunity to build a deeper connection with the ocean,” said Jinn Hui, Dive Base Leader for Coco Bodu Hithi. “PADI Women’s Dive Day celebrates the growing community of women in diving while reminding us that small actions, such as removing debris, can make a meaningful difference to the health of our reefs.”
The activity is available at the resort’s standard single-dive rate and includes a personalised certificate of participation and a complimentary dive video, allowing guests to take home lasting memories of a meaningful day beneath the surface.
Rooted in Coco Collection’s truly Maldivian heritage, Coco Bodu Hithi continues to bring guests closer to nature through experiences that inspire a deeper appreciation for the Maldives and its fragile marine habitat.
Located in North Malé Atoll, just 35 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Coco Bodu Hithi invites guests to unwind in spacious villas with up to 30% savings through the Discover Coco offer or enjoy exclusive benefits with the Local & Expat Exclusives package. Visit cococollection.com or contact reservations@cococollection.com for further enquiries.
Baros Maldives has been named the No. 2 Resort in the World and No. 1 Resort in Asia in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as voted by readers of one of the world’s most respected travel publications.
Now in its 31st year, the World’s Best Awards is one of the travel industry’s most respected accolades, with hundreds of thousands of well-travelled readers sharing their views on the world’s leading hotels, resorts, destinations and tour operators.
For Baros, the recognition is the latest milestone in a story that began over five decades ago. Since opening in 1973, the island has built its reputation through consistency and staying true to what guests value most: impeccable service that the island has never felt the need to reinvent and a natural setting of mature jungle, powder-soft sand and one of the Maldives’ most celebrated house reefs. Nearly 30% of bookings come from returning guests, most of whom feel like Baros is a second home.
Ibrahim Shijah, General Manager of Baros Maldives, commented: “To be recognised as the No. 2 resort in the world and the No. 1 resort in Asia by Travel + Leisure readers is an extraordinary honour. Baros has never chased trends, and we don’t intend to start now. What we’ve built over five decades is something more durable than that – a relationship with this island and with the guests who keep returning to it. This recognition is a reflection of that relationship, and we share it with our entire team and our guests.”
The award places Baros among an elite group of properties recognised globally and reinforces its position within the Versa Hospitality collection as the Maldives’ original luxury icon.
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