Island Apothecary introduces wellness wipes
Moisturizing wipes and wet towels have been commonly used among the general public as well as in luxury hotels. Island apothecary, in collaboration with Functional Botanicals, have further innovated this concept to introduce a “dry wipe” that serves the same and more purposes than wipes that are commonly available in the market. They are more […]
‘Naturally Isolated,’ Maldives Reopens Borders
After almost four months since the suspension of on-arrival tourist visas, Maldives tourism industry has reopened with enhanced precautionary measures against COVID-19. The first tourists arrived Wednesday morning, 15th July 2020, onboard Qatar Airways that landed at the Velana International Airport (VIA). Connecting from various countries, 107 foreigners and 24 Maldivians arrived on the first […]
Sun Siyam Resorts announces reopening dates
Sun Siyam Resorts, now comprising of The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, Sun Aqua Iru Veli and Olhuveli Beach & Spa in the Maldives and Sun Aqua Pasikudah in Sri Lanka, have announced reopening schedule for the properties managed by the group. Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives, located in Male’ atoll, is […]
Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Reopening on 1st August
Coco Collection has announced that the two resorts operated by the brand; Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, will reopen to guests on August 1st, 2020. The islands have enhanced their already rigorous cleaning and disinfecting protocols for the reopening to ensure the health and safety of all guests. These new operational standards […]
Tentative Schedule for Maldives Resort Reopenings (Update)
The Maldives Ministry of Tourism has published a tentative schedule of resort reopenings. A note that accompanies the list says that the properties themselves proposed the dates. While 8 resorts – with a total of 683 rooms and 1386 beds – are listed as already operational, others are listed as opening on various dates in […]
MACL Appoints New CEO and MD
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has appointed Gordon Andrew Stewart as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company. Stewart is a British national with over 30 years of international management experience in Aviation and transportation industry across Europe, MENA, Asia and North America, including 20 years at Executive and Board Level. […]
Sun Bum Sunscreen: Bottling Summer
Whether you’re cooling off from the beach or packing for a long summer vacation, Sun Bum products cater to every sun lover’s needs. Launched in 2010, Sun Bum caters to the environmentally conscious individual who cares about their impact on the world. With offices in Coco Beach, Florida and Encinitas, California, the company ensures all […]
Astrabon Launches Credit Scheme for Resorts
The exclusive distributor in the Maldives for several established brands of cutlery and kitchen utensils and equipment, Astrabon Pvt Ltd is offering up to 3 months credit for resorts and guest houses starting operations after the shutdown of the economy due to COVID-19. The offer is also open to liveaboard operators. Commenting on the scheme, […]
Tatiana Kozlova Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at LUX* North Male’ Atoll Resort & Villas
LUX* North Malé Atoll Resort & Villas has appointed Tatiana Kozlova as Director of Sales & Marketing, overseeing the Sales, Marketing, Public Relations and Communications functions of the resort. Responsible for driving sales revenue targets and streamlining business development efforts, Tatiana had amassed over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience from working with several five-star […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa to Resume Operations from 1st September 2020
Lily Hotels Pvt Ltd, Maldives has announced the re-opening of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa at Dhonakulhi Island from 1st September 2020. “Exciting and emotional to see the energy of our associates, as we welcomed back our employees and are re- opening our doors for our esteemed guests starting from 1st September 2020. We remain […]
Vittaveli Relaunched as OZEN Reserve Vittaveli Maldives
The Indian Ocean hospitality group, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has launched OZEN RESERVE VITTAVELI in South Male Atoll, Maldives; establishing its uber-luxe brand – THE OZEN COLLECTION. Following the success of OZEN MAADHOO since 2016, the Atmosphere group continues their bold expansion of the OZEN brand with the addition of Vittaveli Resort and relaunch an […]
EIB to lend €20 million towards sustaining SMEs in tourism industry
The loan is a part of Team Europe efforts to speed up the post-COVID-19 economic recovery of the Maldives, improve access to finance and reinforce the local banking sector. The first COVID-19 recovery support activity in Asia supports the two sectors contributing up to 40% of the Maldives’ GDP. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has […]
