Dive Against Debris at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As part of an ongoing commitment to support and maintain the local marine environment, Best Dives Maldives in collaboration with Jumeirah Vittaveli have taken their fight against ocean trash to the next level through the “Adopt a Dive Site™” campaign – an introduction of monthly clean up dives around the island of Vittaveli. On the […]
World Champion Barista Heads to Milaidhoo Maldives this January
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This spring, boutique five star resort, Milaidhoo Maldives, promises that every cup of coffee served in its beautiful ocean front restaurants is perfect. To ensure consistent delivery of flawless coffee, the newly opened resort brings Fritz Storm – ex world-champion barista – to the island in January to demonstrate the art of delivering the perfect […]
Outrigger Resorts Invites Travellers to Escape Ordinary with new Signature Experiences Series
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From arrival to departure, today’s travellers seek authentic, enriching experiences that create a deeper connection with the people and the place that they visit. To help guests experience the culture at each of Outrigger Resorts iconic destinations, the brand has introduced a collection of Outrigger Resorts Signature Experiences, an array of destination-specific amenities, cultural programs […]
Maldives wins “Chinese Families’ Favourite Island Destination” award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives wins the Chinese Families’ Favourite Island Destination award at the eighth edition of the Chinese Families Favourite Outbound Travel Choices Awards Ceremony and Banquet 2016. This event organised by Global Traveler in collaboration with Global Times, took place on 13th December at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Beijing, China. Maldives’ award was received by […]
Dive Against Debris – at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best Dives Vittaveli in collaboration with Jumeirah Vittaveli, organized by Best Dives Dive Instructor/ Marine Biologist Emily Armstrong is conducting a Dives Against Debris on the Vittaveli House Reef, as part of their ‘Adopt a Dive Site’ commitment with Project Aware The dive aims to keep the Vittaveli House Reef and its local environment free […]
Euro Divers to set up new centre at Dhigali Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Euro Divers has announced plans to open a new dive centre in the Maldives next year. The new centre, which will be based at Dhigali Maldives in Raa Atoll, is set to open on 5 May, 2017. According to Euro Divers, as well as diving, a range of alternative water sports will also be offered. […]
Ooredoo begins deployment of its Nationwide Undersea Cable across Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo has announced the deployment of its Nationwide Undersea Cable across the Maldives, with the cable being connected to its first landing station in Addu on 8 December. The company initiated the $25,000,000 Nationwide Submarine Cable Project after receiving its ISP license in the Maldives last year. Ooredoo’s Nationwide Undersea Cable will stretch across 1,200 […]
Celebrate ‘Fire and Ice’ at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Celebrate the festive season at Jumeirah Vittaveli this year and enjoy spectacular live entertainment, lavish gala dinners and plenty of activities to keep the children entertained. Events will start on 22 December when the resort’s annual surprise festive tree is unveiled and will conclude on 6 January with the Russian Christmas Eve. The resort’s Festive Island Celebration offer includes complimentary luxury catamaran […]
Kurumba Maldives Expands Its Offerings With New Photo Studio
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kurumba Maldives has announced its partnership with MMPL (Mesmerizing Maldives Pvt. Ltd.) with the opening of a Photo Studio at the resort’s Majaa Recreation centre. The professional team of MMPL is a bespoke guest photography service catering to over ten resorts in the Maldives. Perfect for guests seeking an enhanced photographic service to meet very specific […]
The First-ever Maldives Ambassador Programme launched
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Ministry of Tourism, has partnered with Lifestyle Capital Partners to launch the first-ever Maldives Ambassador Programme to promote Maldives in key luxury markets. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the Maldives Ambassador Programme (MAP) will be an invitation-only network of well-connected and socially-active individuals in key target markets, with the aim to not only […]
UNWTO congress to discuss the links between cultural heritage and creative tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The World Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria will jointly host the International Congress on World Civilizations and Creative Tourism on 29 November – 1 December 2016 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Congress will discuss how creative tourism can play a significant role in safeguarding and promoting tangible and intangible heritage as […]
Planhotel Hospitality Group and Jeunes Restaurateures d’Europe join forces to bring Dining with the Stars 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Planhotel Hospitality Group and Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe (JRE) have joined forces to celebrate the third edition of their successful culinary extravaganza, Dining with the Stars. Some 49 star chefs from across the whole of Europe will once again bring their culinary expertise to the enchanting island resorts of Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi in […]
