Afrah Mohamed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has opened for investment the Laamu Atoll Integrated Guesthouse Project. Upon completion, Baresdhoo is set to become a unique holiday destination in the region. The Baresdhoo Project will be carried out under a new concept of rental model. Under the new model, property development will be undertaken by MITDC, […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts—Hilton’s luxury brand—is set to return to the Maldives in 2019 with the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Located on South Malé Atoll, the resort will occupy three islands. According to Waldorf Astoria, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives, meticulously planned for 2019, will balance effortless elegance and tropical wonder. It will be reachable […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Residence Maldives by Cenizaro is gearing up for its fifth anniversary, unveiling a special offer coinciding with the anniversary celebrations. The Residence Maldives is inviting guests to celebrate its success from the past five years with an exclusive “Five” deal. The special deal comes with many complimentary offers, including a meal plan upgrade, 50-minute […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Universal Foundation—the social responsibility arm of Universal Enterprises Pvt Ltd—has inaugurated its Discover Hospitality programme, a Certificate III course in hospitality, in partnership with Villa College. The programme was launched with the aim of increasing youth employment in the hospitality industry. Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer sees such programmes as vital to further strengthen the tourism […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AccorHotels has announced its first luxury destination in the Maldives as of September 1 — Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury Resort. Set on the private island of Meradhoo surrounded by natural splendour, the resort will be repositioned following further enhancements in late 2018, and join the iconic collection of Raffles Hotels and Resorts, says AccorHotels in a […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM), a subsidiary of State Trading Organisation (STO), has established a new fuel shed in Hulhumalé. FSM Easy Fill 3 is located near the Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal on Chaandhanee Hingun. “Previously, the residents of Hulhumalé had to purchase petrol at a higher rate than in Malé,” observes Ahmed Shaheer, Managing Director of […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate the Festive Season from December 22 to January 2, 2018, Baros Maldives has arranged a programme with the theme “Special Moments in Style” for all guests. The colours of gold and champagne have been selected for the stylish settings complementing the natural lushness and beauty of this bijou tropical island, says Baros Maldives […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Maldives Resorts announces that its coral protection and regeneration project in the Maldives has been a success, limiting potential damage to the coral reefs that surround the resorts – ensuring that they continue not only survive, but thrive. In 2016, the longest global coral bleaching event in history impacted reefs in the crystal clear […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Australian Taj Burrow has taken out his second consecutive Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy in perfect 3-to-4 foot waves at the right-hand reef of Sultans. Burrow surfed an incredible event taking out the Twin Fin and Thruster Division to make it to the Grand Final of the “world’s most luxurious surfing event”. In the […]