Savaadheeththa Dhathuru Concluded with Gala Night at Fari Islands
‘Savaadheeththa Dhathuru’ yacht rally, organised by the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC), has successfully concluded with a Gala Night ceremony on 20th February 2022. The ceremony was sponsored by Fari Islands, home to Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. Savaadheeththa Dhathuru began on 5th February 2022 on a journey across the Maldives […]
Duniye Spa Unveils Wellness Activities Ahead of the World Wellness Weekend 2022
With the World Wellness Weekend (WWW) set to take place in September 2022, Duniye Spa has prepared a range of well curated services and activities for guests. In partnership with the United Nations Global Sustainability Index Institute, WWW encourages venues, groups, associations, federations, visitors’ bureaus and city officials to organize free, fun and creative wellness activities on […]
Ocean 6|50 – Diving Event Bringing the Ocean Community Together in Maldives
In occasion of the 50th anniversary of Maldives tourism industry, local and international diving community; marine researchers and environmental activists are gathering for Ocean 6|50, an extreme diving event. Taking place from 25th to 27th February 2022, Ocean 6|50 aims to raise awareness and advocate for meaningful and sustainable solutions to the issues of plastic pollution, climate […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Sales Manager – Soneva Jani Soneva is looking for a sales manager for Soneva Villa Ownership. Key Duties The primary responsibility of the Sales Manager is to promote and sell private residences. This role reports directly to the Area Director and works closely with the island operations team and marketing team. Skills and Qualifications: Hotel school […]
Jio’s Innovative Undersea Cable System to Connect Maldives Directly to India and Singapore
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. (Jio), India’s largest 4G and mobile broadband digital service provider, has signed an agreement with government-owned Ocean Connect Maldives (OCM) to introduce the next generation multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system to Hulhumale, Maldives. This high capacity and high-speed IAX system will connect Hulhumale’ directly with world’s major internet hubs in India […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives Collaborates with UNICEF Maldives Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives has signed an advocacy collaboration with the UNICEF (United Nations Child’s Fund) Maldives to support its climate change programme. The resort is committed to help the organization achieve the sustainable development goals for children in the country. The agreement signing ceremony took place […]
MOPA Launches Waste Segregation Model Island Programme on Kudahuvadhoo
The Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA), together with the organization’s partners and the Dh. Kudahuvadhoo Council, officially launched the Waste Segregation Model Island programme on Dh. Kudahuvadhoo, on 17th February 2022. The launching ceremony was attended by MOPA officials and Dh. Kudahuvadhoo Council Members, as well as representatives of key partners – Male’ Aerated Water […]
Mandarin Oriental to Open a New Resort in the Maldives
From 2025, Mandarin Oriental Group has announced they will manage a new resort on a trio of private islands in the Maldives. Currently under development, the resort will stretch across three islands on the Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male’ Atoll. Expect 120 villas including 56 over-water dwellings and 64 on the beach as well as […]
Ibiza & Dubai’s O Beach Weekender Is Coming to the Maldives
O Beach Ibiza is marking its tenth anniversary with a weekender in the Maldives – offering four days in paradise with all-inclusive five-star accommodation, beach parties, brunches and more. The ultimate paradise island experience is aimed at all those who love the high life and will take place from 24 to 29 November 2022 at Crossroads […]
Tourism Yearbook 2021 Released
The Ministry of Tourism Maldives has published the Tourism Yearbook 2021, which presents the overall performance of the tourism industry in 2020. Tourist Accommodation The tourism industry of the Maldives started with just 280 beds in 1972 and by 2020, the aggregate had reached over 51,500 beds. Mainly four types of accommodation are permitted under […]
Maldivian Partners with Emirates Airlines
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives, to explore codeshare, interline, and joint holiday package opportunities. The two carriers are reviewing a codeshare agreement that will enable Emirates’ customers to conveniently book and connect from Male’ to more than fifteen domestic destinations and the international destinations served by […]
Hilton Titled Most Valuable Hotel Brand by Brand Finance
Brand Finance has named Hilton the world’s most valuable hotel brand in its 2022 Global 500 Report. Hilton led both the hotel and broader tourism sector with a brand value of USD12 billion, an increase of 58 per cent compared to pre-pandemic valuation. “Now that lockdown rules have eased in most countries, the tourism sector has seen […]
