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Ace Travels Maldives celebrates International Women’s Day 2020, introduces special fares
Ace Travels team include women in 43% of the executive management and 53% in the entire organization.
On the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day, Ace Travels Maldives & Ace Aviations Services Maldives along with its dedicated team members and special guests marked the special event in good spirit. The event also included the launch of a one-day special fare to celebrate women’s day which will be valid for key destinations SriLankan Airlines operates to. In addition, Ace Group ( Ace Travels Maldives & Ace Aviation Services Maldives) will be donating items required by the female patients at the Home for People with Special Needs in Guraidhoo; donations include personal items by the company employees.
Globally, less than 30% of senior management roles are held by women, At Ace Travels Maldives, we aim to contribute to the UN Sustainable Goal No. 5 – Gender Equality as we commit to gender equality in our workforce and more specifically in our executive management where 43% of our Division Heads represents women leadership. The female percentage of the entire organization is 53% (61 staffs). The female percentage of the airline division alone is 68% (44 staffs)
As per UN SDG #5 requirements an organization must have minimum of three women on the management / board and we have three (3) Women Division Leaders in our Head of Department team, we at Ace Travels Maldives thereby embrace the change by equal women representation, participation and leadership in business.
Ace Travels Maldives is a partnership between Inner Maldives Holidays and Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka. Ever since the company’s inception in 2001, Ace Travels Maldives has played a vital role in catering the ever growing travel needs in supporting the boom in Maldives tourism. The rapid growth of the company has been due to the experience brought in by the two joint venture partners and the solid managements. The company has diversified into the aviation sector and was appointed as the SriLankan Airlines Passenger Sales Agent Maldives in 2007 , appointed as Scoot GSA in 2014 & appointed as the Cathay Pacific GSA in 2018. The Destination Management arm of the company handles over 50,000+ tourists every year and represents some of the largest integrated tourism companies in the world. The company has also been engaged in flight supervision for many airlines including SriLankan Airlines, Cathay Pacific & some of the other private jets.
SriLankan Airlines is the flagship carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance. The airline was awarded two prestigious titles at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2019 for “Leading International Airline” and “Leading Airline Passenger Class – Business” under visitors choice category. SATA is the first ever regional travel awards endorsed by multi-national associations, providing the tourism sector of the South Asian region with recognition towards their facilities and service excellence.
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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