Maldives Winners of Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023
Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific announced the winners of the 2023 Luxury Awards. The category types vary by country. Maldives had seven categories: Resort, Resort Pools, Resort Spas, House Reef, Most Outrageous Villas, Resorts for Families and Resort General Managers. The T+L SEA team of editors and expert contributors selected the nominees, but the public […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Launches Carbon Free Menu
To celebrate World Environment Day, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa launched an innovative Carbon Free Menu to provide guests with an exceptional dining experience while minimizing ecological impact. Led by Executive Chef Riccardo Pinna, the resort’s culinary team takes great pride in offering guests the freshest and most environmentally conscious dining options. Featured Image: […]
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island Appoints Brian D’Souza as Executive Assistant Manager- Food & Beverage
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island appoints Brian D’Souza as the new Executive Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage. With over 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Brian is poised to enhance the resort’s culinary offerings and elevate guests’ dining experiences to new heights. Hailing from India, Brian brings a diverse background and an exceptional […]
Nova Maldives Welcomes Visiting Kung Fu Master Sifu Aniket
Nova Maldives is welcoming visiting practitioner and Kung Fu Master, Master Sifu Aniket from July 3-19, 2023. Master Sifu Aniket is an internationally acclaimed spiritual guide with a remarkable background. His path began with intense yogic austerities in the mountain ranges of Sahyadris and Himalayas in India. He then embarked on a profound spiritual expedition […]
Oman Air Resumes Flights to Maldives on June 24
Oman Air, the country’s national airline, is resuming flights to Maldives on June 24 for the summer season. Oman Air will fly to Maldives directly four times a week. Fares are starting from $385. Plan a weekend getaway or relaxing holiday with the following flight times: The airline is also increasing flights to destinations, including […]
Maldivian Young Chefs Win Bronze at Alen Thong Competition 2023
A team of six young Maldivian chefs won a bronze medal at the Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Challenge 2023. The event was held from May 28- 31, 2023 at the Emirates Salon Culinaire in Sharjah, UAE. The exclusive biennial competition brought together teams of young chefs from eight countries to showcase their culinary skills. […]
Perspective and Maldives Promotion House Announces Strategic Partnership and Appointment of Ali Naafiz as Editor of Hotelier Maldives
MALE, MALDIVES, June 1, 2023 — Perspective Pvt Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Naafiz as the Editor of Hotelier Maldives, following the strategic partnership with Maldives Promotion House Pvt Ltd, publisher of Maldives Insider. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the travel media landscape of the Maldives, as it brings […]
Celebrate a Maldivian Inspired Eid al-Adha at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is hosting a curated program to celebrate Eid al-Adha from June 28 – July 3, 2023. The holiday program will give guests a taste of Maldivian culture. The celebrations begin with the resort’s signature Maldivian Night, serving tropical dishes fusing local ingredients, simple spices, and flavours from the north to […]
Are Tax Hikes Contributing to Declining Tourist Arrivals?
The Maldives has witnessed a decline in tourist arrivals in May, compared to the same period last year. Industry leaders are raising concerns that the recent increase in the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) may be contributing factor. According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, tourist arrivals in May fell by 5.7% […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Appoints Vikram Singh as Reservations Manager
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has appointed Vikram Singh as Reservations Manager. After completing a hotel management course, Vikram went on to gain valuable industrial training with Marriott International. After receiving multiple placements from brands such as Oberoi and IHHR Hospitality, he began his career working in the front office, covering all aspects, including reception, […]
Visit Maldives Hosts Storytellers Conference at Crossroads Maldives
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (Visit Maldives) is hosting the first Storytellers Conference on May 30, 2023, at Crossroads Maldives. Over 70 travel writers, journalists, bloggers, and influencers from around the world will gather to experience the Maldives’ unique beauty and cultural heritage beyond the traditional sun, sand, and sea narrative. The conference aims […]
India May Soon Replace Russia as Maldives Top Source Market
India may soon replace Russia as Maldives top source market. According to the latest arrival numbers by the Ministry of Tourism, 91,587 Russian tourists and 89,619 Indian tourists have visited Maldives this year. With a difference of less than 2,000 arrivals, India could regain its position as Maldives top source market. Last year, India was […]
