65% Increase in TGST Revenue
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported an increase of 65 percent in Tourism Goods and Service Tax (TGST) revenue, as compared to the previous year. The Monthly Revenue Collection Report published on MIRA’s website states that an increment of 43.1 percent was recorded in January 2023 in comparison to the same period last year. […]
World’s First Underwater Jet Pack at Siyam World
Siyam World launched the world’s first underwater jet pack in collaboration with CudaJet. The CudaJet allows divers to fly weightless underwater. It is controlled by simply angling the body towards the direction of travel. The jet has a thrust of 40 kg and a speed of 3 meters a second. The device is easily mounted […]
Nihat Ercan Appointed CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group Asia Pacific
Nihat Ercan has been appointed as CEO for Hotels & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific. He will assume responsibility for JLL’s market-leading hotels and hospitality platform in Asia Pacific, with oversight for investment sales, advisory and asset management services, and client management across 14 markets in Asia Pacific. As CEO, he will also join the firm’s […]
45 New Jobs Announced at GDh. Faresmaathoda Airport
Over 40 new jobs at Gaafu Dhaalu atoll Faresmaathoda Airport have been announced by Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL). Candidates for 45 new posts, including airport managers, operations and administrative officers, supervisors, support staff, maintenance, security, and firefighters, are invited to apply. Applicants are requested to submit necessary documents before February 20, 2023. GDh. Airport […]
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu joins Kind Traveler as a New Way for Guests to Help Sea Turtles
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu joins Kind Traveler, the first socially conscious Give + Get hotel booking platform that empowers travellers to positively impact the communities they visit. Travellers unlock special rates & perks with curated Kind Hotels upon a $10 donation to a local charity. Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu has long been collaborating with the […]
Kuramathi Maldives to Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Kuramathi Maldives joins the call to advocate for female representation in science among the younger generation. On 10th February, Kuramathi will host an exhibit at the Eco Centre highlighting the contributions of women leaders from various marine science institutes and the transportation sector in the Maldives, […]
Crown & Champa Resorts Announces Key Appointments
The Crown & Champa Resorts collection has announced three key new appointments. Ali Navaz as the General Manager of Komandoo Island Resort & Spa. Bahauddeen as the Resort Manager of Hurawalhi Island Resort. Jorge Amaro as the General Manager of Innahura Maldives Resort. Ali Navaz – General Manager, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa: Ali Navaz […]
Bids Open for Maafaru Airport Terminal Expansion Project
Island Aviation Services Limited, the operator of Maafaru International Airport, invites interested and eligible bidders to submit proposals to expand the N. Maafaru Airport Terminal. To participate, bidders are required to purchase tender documents from IASL for a non-refundable amount of MVR 15,000. The deadline for submission is 23:59 Hrs on 12th February 2023. The […]
Around the World Cruise Arrived In Malé with 1,620 Tourists
The Italian cruise ship Costa Deliziosa arrived in Maldives with 1,620 tourists earlier this week. The cruise is operated by the Italian company Costa Crociere. This is the second cruise ship to arrive in Malé City this year. The ship brought 1,620 tourists of different nationalities to the Maldives. The ship is on a 128 […]
Study Finds Wellness Spending is Positively Correlated with Happiness
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) recently published an empirical analysis of the relationship between wellness economy spending and measures of happiness and health. GWI is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating the public and private sectors about health and wellness. The study found that there is a strong correlation […]
Maldivian Aero to Suspend Night Flights from Hanimaadhoo Airport
From March 1, 2023, all Maldivian flights scheduled from 20:00 hrs and 8:00 hrs from Hanimaadhoo Airport will be temporarily suspended. All flights between Hanimaadhoo and Trivandrum, India are also suspended indefinitely. The flight suspensions are due to the expansion project of Hanimaadhoo International Airport. The construction work will take place between 8 PM and […]
Taj Maldives Appoints Corinna Luebbe as Cluster GM
Taj Maldives welcomes its first female Cluster General Manager – Corinna Luebbe. A leader, community champion, scuba diver and passionate environmentalist, Ms. Luebbe’s appointment at Taj Maldives follows a sterling international career spanning over 25 years. Ms. Luebbe will oversee operations for IHCL’s award-winning properties in the Maldives – Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and […]
