BML unveils nationwide campaign to support local communities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has announced an extensive program of initiatives to support local communities. At a special event held at Champa Central Hotel, BML unveiled ‘Aharenge Bank’, a nationwide campaign to underline the Bank’s commitment to, and bond with, the communities and people of Maldives. To kick off this campaign, the Bank will present a […]
BML reaffirms commitment to expand presence around the country
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has reaffirmed its commitment expand its presence and support local communities. Noting that the company finished 2016 with strong gains, the national bank announced its plan to invest MVR 300 million this year to further expand into the atolls. Emphasizing that BML is re-investing its profits in local communities, CEO & Managing […]
Sustainability Spotlight: Green Fins
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This week we highlight, GREEN FINS, originally initiated by UNEP under the Regional Seas programme as part of the effort to increase public awareness and management practices that will benefit the conservation of coral reefs and reduce unsustainable tourism practices. It is overseen by the Coral Reef Unit of UNEP based in Bangkok in collaboration […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli gears up for Valentine’s Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The natural beauty of Maldives perfectly complements the romantic moments guests will be able to enjoy this Valentine’s Day at Jumeirah Vittaveli as couples will be able to spend this special day in the most romantic of settings. If love is a journey, it definitely starts with a romantic dinner. For the beginning of the […]
MMA’s Quarterly Business Survey shows positive growth for the Tourism Sector
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourism Sector Reflecting the commencement of the peak season for the tourism industry, most respondents from the tourist resorts indicated an increase in total revenue and resort bookings in Q4-2016 compared with the previous quarter―net balances of 88% and 17%, respectively (Figure 4). Looking at average room rates, 91% of respondents reported an increase in […]
Meet the team of Practitioners & Artists at Amilla Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]OCEAN BLOOM Canadian born athlete, Ocean Bloom, brings a refreshingly sensible, holistic and personalized approach to total health and fitness with over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry as a fitness champion, personal trainer and a certified yoga teacher. Ocean’s powerful, innovative programs have produced many athletic champions and supported countless individuals in […]
Etihad Airways to increase flights to Maldives in summer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways announces plans to increase the frequency of flights between Adu Dhabi and Male’, during the summer season of 2017. Four flights have been added to the route increasing number of flights to eleven, between July and September 2017. The flight frequency was increased to cater for the high demand during summer. […]
Kandima Maldives introduces advanced technology to enhance guest experience
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kandima Maldives has announced that it will use state of the art guest relations technology in order to elevate their guest’s experience. The new Kandima property management system is the first of its kind – it is smart unobtrusive technology that makes a guest’s stay smoother, and the new RFID wristband will allow them […]
Anantara plans big dreams with Minor Hope
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2016, a testament to the company’s values of offering outstanding guest experiences by connecting discerning travellers to the indigenous in each unique destination; simultaneously, as part of our on-going efforts towards sustainable tourism, Anantara actively supports the local communities in which it operates so that sustainable […]
MVR 7.7 Million collected as Remittance Tax in December 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has stated that the tax body has collected MVR 7.7 million as remittance tax from expatriate workers living in Maldives during the month of December 2016. The Authority started enforcing a tax on transactions made by foreign workers in Maldives in October 2016, following amendments to the Employment Act, which […]
Focus Education Centre widens its service portfolio with international certifications and trainings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Focus Education Centre (FEC), a leading human capital development organization in Maldives partners with Halcyon Private Limited, a Management Solutions Experts from Sri Lanka. The partnership brings in variety of professional services through the delivery of certification, verification and audit, and training courses. The services includes Management System Consultancy such as ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, […]
Dusit Thani Maldives named ‘Favourite Hotel or Resort for Families’ by Condé Nast
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, was recently named ‘Favourite Hotel or Resort for Families’ in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2016. Operated by luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, which prints regional editions in Europe, USA, Asia and the Middle East, […]
