Taking the Maldives and Maldivian hospitality to new heights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Calling all shopaholics Island Bazaar’s fabulous collection of curated art and vivid celebration of Maldivian artistry is unmatched elsewhere in the Maldives. Though their humble little shop is a little out of the way from the souvenir shop district, what they offer is authentic, and in many ways more affordable. Come and support the […]
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to open first resort in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the signing of a management agreement for Radisson Blu Resort Maldives with Chang Hua Holdings. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the property is the first Radisson Blu property in the country. The resort will be developed in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, just 30-minutes away from the […]
Qatar Airways launches promotion to celebrate its 20th anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways is celebrating its 20th anniversary by providing incredible fares across both its Economy and Business Class cabins, in addition to offering 20 lucky winners a Privilege Club Gold membership and discounts of up to 50% on redemption tickets to select destinations to Privilege Club members across its growing global network. Valid from November […]
Open for Business: How to ensure a hotel is revenue ready from day one
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The rapid pace in which hotels have been constructed and opened in the Maldives over recent years is leading many in the industry to question whether these properties are adequately prepared for the challenges they face in optimising their revenue potential. This is especially apparent in the face of strong competition from the existing properties, […]
Khing Thai – To Thailand, with love from the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Only a brand like Kurumba can make a word like ‘pioneer’ seem overused and drab in comparison. Though they wear the title of being the first five-star resort in the Maldives well, Kurumba is so much more than that. Perhaps their greatest accomplishment is that amongst one of the most thriving hospitality industries in the […]
Singapore Airlines’ new cabin products to be rolled out to entire A380 fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines has announced that its eagerly awaited new cabin products will be fitted to its entire Airbus A380 fleet, including retrofit work on 14 aircraft that are already in service. The announcement was made in Singapore at the global launch of the Airline’s new cabin products, which will start entering service next month on […]
Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa set to open June 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since 2008, the award-winning hospitality group Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt Ltd has been growing its fleet of luxury dive and surf liveaboard cruises, sharing the beauty of the Maldivian waters with adventurous travellers. Adding to the existing three high-end liveaboard cruise vessels, the private island Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa is scheduled to open […]
Maafushi Island named Leading Guesthouse Island at Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maafushi Island has been named the Leading Guesthouse Island at the MATATO Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition 2017, as Arena Beach Hotel takes away the award for the Leading Guesthouse. The gala event of the awards, sponsored by Telecom provider Dhiraagu, was held in Maafushi Island. 96 nominees competed in 12 categories, where for the […]
Qatar Airways makes history as first to operate an Airbus A350 to the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a move that makes history, Qatar Airways has become the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an A350, with the first A350 beginning operations on October 31 and the second A350 service joining shortly afterwards on November 3, […]
Maldives wins big at the South Asian Travel Awards 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives walks away with 24 prestigious titles at the South Asian Travel Awards 2017. SATA Awards is the first ever regional travel awards endorsed by multinational associations providing the tourism sector of the South Asian Region with recognition towards their facilities and service excellence. Maldives bagged top awards including Leading Honeymoon Destination, Leading Beach Destination, […]
Resort supplier Happy Market opens new outlet in Malé
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As part of 25th-anniversary celebrations, Happy Market Trading Co. – a leading hotel and resort supplier – has recently opened a new outlet in Malé. The new outlet named ‘Happy Market Shop 5’ is located on Medhuziyaaraiy Magu, adjacent to the temporary Dharumavantha School building. “The new outlet will serve as an experience zone, giving […]
SilkAir launches Singapore-Hiroshima non-stop flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has launched its inaugural flight to Hiroshima, Japan. This marks the first Japanese destination that SilkAir has added to its network. This route is currently the only non-stop service between Hiroshima and Singapore, providing travellers with greater connectivity from Japan to Singapore, as well as to the rest […]
