Superior 4G Experience with Dhiraagu
DHIRAAGU PLC is the leading and the largest telecommunication operator offering a comprehensive range of fixed, mobile, Internet and data services throughout Maldives. Dhiraagu is the only operator in the country to have linked the Maldives from North to South through its 1200 km long fibre-optic submarine cable network to enable high speed data and next generation telecom services across the country.
Summer Island Maldives opening on 1st March
Summer Island Village is re-launching on 1 March as Summer Island Maldives. Summer Island Maldives will open as a four star all-inclusive luxury resort with 156 keys in seven categories. The Summer House is a luxury two storey beach suite with a pool. The master ensuite is on the top floor with amazing views of the Indian Ocean. On the ground floor the ensuite is adjacent to the pool and dining pavillion and is a few steps from the beach. The Summer House is your luxurious home away from home.
Trans Maldivian Airways Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) held a special dinner at Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) on January 8 to celebrate “25 Years of Excellence”. The event also marked the receipt of “World’s leading Seaplane Operator” and “Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator” by TMA at the 2014 World Travel Awards. TMA also has received ISO-9001 Certification for Quality Management System, ISO-14001 Certification for Environmental Management System and …
Profile: Mohamed Rasheed
Mohamed Rasheed was born and raised in Hithadhoo in Seenu Atoll and he currently heads reservations at Embudu Village. His journey is one of simplicity, without tangents or digressions. He completed his O’ Levels in 1995 at the Southern Secondary School, and, after taking a three month break in his home island, came to Male’ to seek employment. “I was unable to find a job in Male’ though,” he says. “But I had some friends who worked here [at Embudu] and so I came here on their recommendation.” He began work in February 1996 and has stayed with the resort since, making him one of its longest serving employees.
Club Med Launches Second Property in the Maldives
Club Med Finolhu Villas – the first 100% solar-powered luxury resort in the world – will be the French corporation’s flagship property in Asia, said Club Med CEO for South East Asia Pacific Heidi Kunkel.
John Keells to Continue Executive Development Program
Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts held a ceremony to launch the second two-year Trainee Executive Development Programme at Chaaya Island Dhonveli on 30 September 2014. The Minister of Tourism, Mr.Ahmed Adeeb was among the attendees.
Fernando Torres Holidays in Anantara Kihavah
AC Milan’s star forward player Fernando Torres is spending his holidays in the Maldives at the Anantara Kihavah Villa. The exclusive all pool villa resort is located on Kihavah Huravalhi in Baa Atoll. Fernando is one of the highest paid football players in the world. It was his first festive season off the pitch in 7 years and he commented, “Just being able to have quality time with the family this year was amazing and we particularly enjoyed the private day trip from the resort to a local island, without any pressure security, just me and my family.”
BOM Seeks Buyers for Reethi Beach Resort and Mahandhoo Island.
Reethi Beach Resort is a 120-bed hotel property in operation while the island of Mahandhoo in Gaaf Alif atoll is currently under development as an 87-bed resort.Reethi Beach is a four star resort located on a tiny island in Baa atoll 35-minutes by seaplane from the capital Male’. With Maldivian-style villas on a long expanse of white sandy beach as well as on stilts over the island’s lagoon, the resort has five restaurants, five bars, a PADI 5-star dive center, a spa and wellness retreat, water sports center, and a sports complex.
Thumburi Integrated Resort Project – Deadline for EOIs Extended
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Company (MMPRC) is seeking interested parties to develop and operate beach hotels in the Thumburi guesthouse island. In an announcement on 18 December, the MMPRC invited potential investors to submit Expression of Interest “to take on lease land parcels allocated for the development, operation and maintenance of Beach Hotels” on the uninhabited island in Laamu atoll. The deadline for submission of signed documents is 26 February 2015.
Amilla Fushi Opens in Baa Atoll
Amilla Fushi is the exciting new opening of the year. According to the management of Amilla Fushi, the resort is officially open for business effective today, 21st December 2014.Situated right in the middle of the UNESCO world biosphere reserve Baa Atoll, it is an island with a difference. The name Amilla Fushi, meaning ‘my island home’ expresses the sentiment of the resort to provide guests with a wholly warm and personal experience. Ensconced in one of the richest waters of the archipelago, the island itself is a verdantly lush island spanning 23.4 hectares.
Splendid Asia to Begin Charters from Denmark
Splendid Asia Pvt Ltd, an established inbound travel agency and tour operator in the Maldives, is to begin charter flights from Billund International Airport (Denmark) to Gan International Airport in Addu Atoll. Starting from 6 January 2015, the charters will arrive on a 9 nights, 12 nights and 14 nights rotation. The new charter will be operated in association with a Danish tour operator and is expected to bring a boost to the hotels in Addu Atoll.
3D Coral Reef Imaging Technology Introduced
A 3D coral reef imaging methodology has been introduced in the Maldives by locally based Maldives Energy and Environment Company (MEECO). At a small event held at Salt Café, Male, the methodology was introduced by representatives of MEECO and US NGO Hydrous. The technique which involves conversion of regular photographs to detailed digital 3D images has the potential to enhance the education and research of coral reefs.
