Gulf Air Begins Daily Flights to Maldives
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain has upgraded its direct flight operations to Velana International Airport from 15 August 2021. According to the airline, the decision to operate daily flights is a response to the growing travel demand by passengers from Bahrain, the GCC and Europe after Maldives relaxed entry restrictions. […]
Airlines from the Middle East Lead in Tourist Arrivals to Maldives
Six international airlines are currently operating from the Middle East to Velana International Airport (VIA), out of which Emirates and Qatar Airways top the list with more than 100,000 passengers each since reopening the country’s borders in July 2020. According to the latest updates on 4 August 2021, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the leading […]
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Fairmont Maldives Welcomes Visiting Wellness Practitioner Amanda A multidisciplinary healer for 17 years, Amanda guides Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi guests to overcome physical and emotional distress and restore a sense of connection with life through specialized wellness practices. Amanda is a certified Reiki Master, Craniosacral Therapist, Theta Healer, and Intuitive Coach, with further training […]
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The stylish and elegant hotel brand, Radisson Blu’s first resort in the Maldives rejoices one year since its opening in South Ari Atoll on 1 August. This special milestone was marked with a week-long celebration for guests and staff. Over the past twelve months, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives has welcomed over 6,000 guests with 500 […]
Wellness Destinations Offer ‘Serious’ Emotional Healing Experiences Post-Pandemic
Following the mental wellness crisis from the pandemic, many wellness destinations are now moving away from the usual relaxing massages and therapies to offer something more for guests. Hotels, resorts and real estate developments are introducing ‘serious’ emotional healing solutions during post-pandemic travel, according to The Global Wellness Summit. Highlighting this new trend, the organization […]
Milaidhoo Maldives Launches Unique Collaborative Art Project
Milaidhoo Island Maldives introduced a joint contemporary art project with Russian artist and fashion illustrator Alena Lavdovskaya. During the month of July, Alena resided on the island creating classic and digital art pieces that fuse Maldivian tradition and culture with modern art. Born to an artist family in Tbilisi, Georgia, Alena is a renowned artist […]
CROSSROADS Maldives’ Restaurants Win 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for Top Restaurants in the World
CROSSROADS Maldives’ restaurants Kinkao, Kebab & Kurry and Hard Rock Café Maldives have been recognised as winners of the 2021 Travellers’ Choice Awards. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to diners around the globe, having earned great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year […]
Latest Marketing Activities by Visit Maldives
During the past few weeks, Visit Maldives carried out marketing activities to promote Maldives in prominent source markets such as the USA and Southeast Asia. Ultra Summit 2021 Visit Maldives has participated in the Luxury Travel Advisors ULTRA Summit for 2021 to promote Maldives in the United States market. Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit is […]
Air Cargo Reports Strongest First Half-Year Growth since 2017: IATA
Global air cargo market posts a 9.9 per cent improvement in June compared to pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019), as per data released by International Air Transport Association (IATA). This pushed first half-year air cargo growth to 8 per cent, its strongest first half performance since 2017. “Air cargo is doing brisk business as the global […]
Kuramathi Maldives Launches Guest Experiences App
Kuramathi Maldives has introduced the Kuramathi app, allowing guests to make the most out of their blissful holidays by presenting all the stay essentials on one compact platform. Available on mobile phones and in the IPTV format, the app revolutionizes traditional printed room compendiums, taking ease and satisfaction to the next level. Guests can view […]
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Innovative wellness specialist Domingos Folgado comes to Vakkaru Maldives Vakkaru Maldives takes guests on a unique healing journey with award-winning wellness practitioner, Domingos Folgado. His special residency from 1-31 August 2021 offers guests the extraordinary opportunity to enjoy the breadth of his knowledge surrounded by the serene and restorative beauty of Baa Atoll. A wellness […]
Qatar Airways Titled Airline of the Year 2021
AirlineRatings, the world’s only safety, product, and COVID rating website, has awarded airline of the year to Qatar Airways. The state-owned flag carrier of Qatar surpassed Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines for the top spot, followed by Qantas, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific. “Airline Ratings’ Excellence awards are aptly named, for, at every touchpoint, excellence […]
