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Maldives tourism set to get a boost as national airline announces Sri Lanka flights

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Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has announced plans to begin scheduled direct flights to neighbouring Sri Lanka next month.

Ali Nashath, Head of Administration at Island Aviation Services Limited which operates the national airline, told state broadcaster last week that the airline would be operating flights to Ratmalana Airport. Three flights a week would be held initially with plans to increase the frequency depending on demand, he added.

Maldivian will become the first to operate scheduled international flights to Ratmalana Airport in 50 years. Ratmalana Airport, which is located a 20-minute drive away from capital Colombo, was Sri Lanka’s first and only international airport until all foreign traffic was transferred to the Bandaranaike International Airport in 1967.

According to a Sri Lankan government press release, Sri Lankan Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal de Silva met with Maldives tourism minister Moosa Zameer in Colombo last month. At the meeting, de Silva declared Ratmalana Airport fit for international operations once more.

Maldivian will run a 3x weekly return service to the airport from Maldives main Velana International Airport using Dash-8 turboprop equipment. The route is aimed primarily at the tourist niche given the airfield’s closer proximity to downtown Colombo than Bandaranaike International Airport, which takes at least an hour to reach.

Sri Lanka is a popular transit point for tourists travelling to the island paradise of Maldives from destinations such as Europe. However, Sri Lanka’s flagship carrier SriLankan Airlines is the only airline that currently operates direct flights between Male and Colombo.

As the Maldives flagship carrier seeks to expand operations to neighbouring countries and to traditional source markets for the island nation’s multi-million dollar tourism industry, Maldivian has invited proposals to acquire two new aircrafts. The Request For Proposals (RFPs) issued at the end of last month are for the purchase of a DHC-8-300 aircraft and for the leasing of an Airbus A321.

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Villa Resorts hosts over 200 travel agents from India to showcase its transformation

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Villa Resorts, a leading Maldivian resort group, recently hosted a series of events for over 200 travel agents from India.

The events were held to highlight the company’s recent rebranding and to familiarise travel agents with the significant changes made as part of its strategic Blue Ocean Shift.

Villa Resorts has a significant market presence in India, and the events were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to work closely with its partners to showcase its transformation and enhancements in its products and services.

The familiarisation events drew over 200 participants, making it one of the largest series of events for travel agents ever hosted by a Maldivian resort group.

Villa Resorts plans to continue hosting similar events throughout the coming year to promote its growing portfolio of resorts to the Indian market.

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‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion: Four draws, countless winners, more to go

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The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion, which launched with great fanfare on June 23, continues to captivate audiences across the nation with its promise of incredible prizes and adrenaline-pumping excitement. As Coca-Cola moves forward, the company has announced not one, but four draws that have rewarded lucky winners with exciting prizes!

The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion has been a huge success, with dozens of lucky winners taking home amazing prizes, such as Benelli motorbikes, helmets, and Charged drink cases. The promotion, which started on June 23, has been attracting customers from all over the Maldives, who have been enjoying the refreshing taste of Charged caffeinated beverage and the thrill of scratching their cards to reveal their codes.

So far, four draws have taken place, each one broadcasted live on Television Maldives (TVM) at 9:30pm. The winners of the Benelli motorbikes were Mohamed Adam, MD Musharraf, Mohamed Rasel Hossain and Ahmed Zahir who were ecstatic to receive their prizes and thanked Charged for making their dreams come true. The winners of the helmets and drink cases were also delighted with their rewards and encouraged others to join the promotion.

But don’t worry if you haven’t won yet, because there are still more chances to win! The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion is not over yet. That means you still have time to grab your favourite Charged drink, scratch your card, and send your code to 2626 via SMS.

As the exciting journey continues, there are two main draws left in this thrilling event, scheduled for September 24 and October 20. You could be the next lucky winner of a Benelli Leoncino 250 motorbike! But the excitement doesn’t stop there; be sure to keep an eye out for the daily draws, with winners announced regularly on the @ChargedMaldives Instagram page. You could stand a chance to win a Charged branded helmet, or a Charged drink case.

Charged, a ground-breaking addition to Coca-Cola Maldives’ beverage portfolio, is available in 250 ml, in 100% recyclable aluminium cans, in line with our packaging strategy to use 100% recyclable packaging material. The caffeinated beverage is now widely available at major retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, and cafes throughout the Maldives.

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JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La unveils Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee

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JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La has introduced a special coffee to their collection – Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee. This latest addition to the menu of Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go aims to provide coffee lovers with the unique and delicate taste of Oro’s Arabica Rose.

The hotel was alive with excitement on Thursday evening with the launch of Oro’s 100% Arabica rose. Media personnel and coffee enthusiasts were treated to an exclusive tasting experience of freshly brewed Arabica Rose Coffee along with some tasty finger foods.

The highlight of the evening was a lucky draw giveaway, extending an invitation for all the guests to participate and win a Skechers Maldives voucher and coffee voucher from Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go.

Oro’s Arabica Rose Coffee is now available at Jen’s Kitchen on-the-go. It is the perfect spot to refuel with coffee, tea, freshly squeezed juices, or a light bite. Customers can now enroll to become a Shangri-La Circle Member and earn points with every purchase at Jen’s Kitchen On- the-Go and enjoy the rewards at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts worldwide.

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