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Sometimes you just need to pack up and go. The Maldives is one of the few jewels on Earth that defies the phrase, the journey is better than the destination. It is wise to plan vacations ahead of time, but in those rare cases that you find yourself at the mercy of last-minute planning, knowing […]

Maldives is no longer a destination just for honeymooners, the pristine isles are becoming a popular destination for family holidays. Parents traveling to the Maldives can still enjoy romantic moments by utilizing the excellent child care services provided by the resort’s Kids Clubs. The Kids Clubs go above and beyond to provide educational and entertaining […]

The Maldives is a beautiful island nation and an ideal destination for solo female travelers seeking a peaceful getaway. The Maldives has emerged as a leader in wellness travel. The island’s pristine beaches, lush nature and luxurious wellness treatments are ideal for solo female travelers looking to unwind and reconnect their mind and body in […]

The tourist arrival figure is not the only indicator to measure the health of the tourism industry. Arrivals are a straightforward metric to obtain and celebrate, but it is not adequate to assess the health of the tourism industry. More important indicators may be overshadowed by the preoccupation of arrival targets. With rapid development of […]

More hoteliers are understanding the difference between “guest service excellence” and “hospitality.” In short, “guest service excellence” is more demonstrative, while “hospitality” is more of a philosophy for our work-life culture — or, as true hospitality superstars know, it’s really a philosophy for living daily. Improve guest hospitality by de-anonymizing your guests. It is a word […]

Sublease of resort properties is a common occurrence in the Maldives tourism industry. In the past half century, a significant share of tourism development is directly attributable to the creative gymnastics of sublease holders. In the absence of any tourism law protections or specific regulatory safeguards, the resort sublease agreements are left to be governed […]

Ahmed Azmee, most commonly known as Baachy, is a Maldivian artist who works with mixed-media and pushes the boundaries of self-expression. With the intention of reflecting his feelings in contexts of the outside world, Baachy employs a bold and fluid approach to producing art. Typically donning a black t-shirt, Baachy works for hours on end, […]

Sublease of resort properties is a common occurrence in the Maldives tourism industry. In the past half century, a significant share of tourism development is directly attributable to the creative gymnastics of sublease holders. Subleases happen in two forms: sublease of an operational resort; and sublease of a virgin island. In the last twelve months […]