Layla Evans

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Experience the freedom of diving into the ocean and descending on one single breath, carrying no breathing equipment you will be at one with the ocean and experience the underwater realm just like the dolphins do. See the excellent dive sites around Dhonakuli Island from a different perspective with the new Free-diving programme at Hideaway […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12215″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Special Masterclass in Pastry will be held on the 4th of February at “Ras Maalam” Ballroom in Hulhulé Island Hotel by Chef Edwin Leow, Pastry Art Champion, Singapore National Team Champion, IKA Culinary Olympics 2016 The Pastry Masterclass will be followed by a briefing and knowledge sharing in participating at International Culinary Competitions. […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Louvre Hotels Group’s recently announced purchase of Sarovar Hotels is one of the first excursions of Chinese capital into the Indian hotel industry, writes Hotel News Now’s Terence Baker. Sources tell Baker the deal, which was not given an official price tag in Thursday’s announcement, is remarkable because of the level of mistrust in the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The opening of international flights to Gan airport, adjacent to Addu township in the south of the Maldives, has opened a new era for the region – providing an alternative transportation offering that can save travellers valuable vacation time. On 1 December SriLankan Airlines started flying from Colombo to the upgraded Gan airport, formerly a […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 36th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) will take place in Singapore from 16 to 20 January 2017. Themed “Shaping Our Tourism Journey Together”, ATF 2017 will support the continuous, collective efforts by ASEAN members to address challenges and opportunities as ASEAN jointly develops and grows the tourism industry in the region. In celebration of ASEAN’s 50th Anniversary, this […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways’ popular Travel Festival is back and has been significantly enhanced for 2017, inviting world travellers to take advantage of a number of exceptional deals across the airline’s global network. Extraordinary deals can be found on the World’s Best Business Class* and Economy Class, along with special companion fares, discounts on group bookings** and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer focused product investments. Commenting on 2016, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Consumer appetite for travel has remained resilient, despite socio-economic and political headwinds around the globe, and that is […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exciting news for health buffs as Kuramathi Island Resort introduces the Kalari treatment at Kuramathi Spa. Featuring the raw elements of age-old Indian therapy, this ritual polishes the body by exfoliating dead skin with a green gram scrub. The Kalari Massage involves a full body treatment with the application of specific flowing massage techniques using […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives, the first design resort in the Maldives was opened on 26th December 2016. The 5-star family-friendly resort blends the stunning Maldivian beauty with the best of Italian design by LAGO, the award winning Italian designer. The resort is based on the principle of ‘affordable luxury’ and welcomes honeymooners, SCUBA divers and leisure travellers […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has on Monday declared the rebrand and name change of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. The decision was made after Cabinet consultations; focusing on the transformation of the airport in line with the Administration’s economic vision. First developed pursuant to a deceleration on 1st May 1964, the establishment of an airport […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation launched the brand new “VisitMaldives” website with new interactive features targeting both the members of MMPRC and the general public at an event held at Hotel Jen on 20th December 2016. The event was attended by representatives of various stakeholders of the Maldivian tourism industry. The day’s proceedings included […]