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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] First Encounter [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Lars Petre was on holiday in Sri Lanka when he came to know about the Maldives and decided to make a visit. He did not know anyone in the country then. All this would change and three decades later found himself a shareholder of one of the most dynamic hotel investment groups […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we boarded the seaplane for a scenic 40-minute ride to Lhaviyani Atoll’s newest getaway destination, and the latest jewel/pearl adorning Crown & Champa Resort family—Hurawalhi Island Resort & Spa, rest and relaxation were the only matters on my mind. I popped in on their website for a sneak peek of what I was about […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a vision to improve the common citizen’s quality of life, the Ali Fulhu Thuthu Foundation came into existence in November 2000. Aiming to provide equal opportunities for every Maldivian, this family venture was initiated in honour of the late Moosa Ali, otherwise known as Ali Fulhu Thuthu. During the time of formulation, the foundation’s […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Don’t want to step off Paradise just because it’s Eid? We get it. Maldives is beautiful this time of the year so if you’re determined to holiday at home this Eid Al-Adha 2017, whether you’re a Maldivian or working in the Maldives, here are a few great offers that we’ve compiled together from Hotels & […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) is celebrating 30 years of service this year. Throughout the years, FHTS–now a wing of Maldives National University (MNU)–has overcome numerous challenges and today stands tall as the leading training facility for hospitality professionals in the country. The facility was established in 1987, to address the growing […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives environment is made up of a delicate and complex series of unique ecosystems. Rich in biodiversity, it is host to amazing coral reef system, linking the smallest and largest of marine life, this beautiful archipelago faces many challenges in the preservation of its marine environment. The Four Seasons Marine Savers, an initiative founded […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is known for its crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches, establishing itself as one of the leading holiday destinations in the world with the highest concentrations of luxury resorts in the world. There has been healthy growth in visitor arrivals in the Maldives. YTD May 2017, visitor arrivals have increased by 5.8% year-on-year, supported […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even though the year 2017 began with a promising performance of 15.6% growth in tourist arrivals in the month on January, the quarter averaged to a modest growth rate of 4.3% compared to the first quarter of 2016 with an arrival total of 359,053 tourists registered at the end of March. This is mainly due […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotelier Maldives – the only dedicated magazine for hospitality professionals in the country has announced the second edition of its Revenue Management Concept Workshop. The event, organised by Hotelier Maldives and IDeaS, in association with Champa Central Hotel, will be held on December 4 and 5, 2017, at Champa Central Hotel, Malé. “Registrations for the […]