Etihad Airways introduces MicrobeBARRIER™ face protection for premium passengers
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched innovative new protective wear for First and Business class guests. As part of its new health and hygiene programme, Etihad Wellness, premium passengers will receive a snood style facemask for use throughout their journey and beyond. The soft reusable snood has been treated with MicrobeBARRIER™ […]
Two Palms wins PR account for resort business Club Med
Two Maldives resorts will benefit from a PR deal struck to promote Club Med in the changing market Club Med which has over 70 resorts worldwide, including two properties in the Maldives, has appointed Two Palms to its public relations account, following a competitive pitch process. All-inclusive family resort Club Med Kani in the North […]
The new app to help you reopen your doors in a Covid-19 world
Travel and hospitality will look different in the post-Covid world. Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation will need to adapt accordingly. When guests return seeking a much-needed break after months of lockdown, they will still be expecting top-quality service. But they will also be seeking reassurance that proper safety measures are in place, which means a […]
Avani Hotels & Resorts Confirms Plans to Proceed with Projects in the Pipeline
Avani Hotels & Resorts pushes ahead with Avani Fares Maldives resort due in 2021 and confirms plans to proceed with numerous resort projects worldwide Avani Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that the exclusive forthcoming Avani Fares Maldives Resort is on schedule to open late 2021 – marking the group’s debut in the Indian Ocean country. […]
Hotel Asia 2020 Indefinitely Postponed
Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd. (MECS) has announced that Hotel Asia 2020 is indefinitely postponed. The exhibition was scheduled to take place from 20th to 23d September 2020 at Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall, Male’, Maldives. Having inaugurated the exhibition in the year 2000, the Hotel Asia is one of the most popular and significant […]
Second phase of the Coral Regeneration Program commences at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the commencement of the second phase of its Coral Regeneration Programme. Reefscapers has been appointed by the Maldivian Government’s Environmental Protection Agency as custodians of the coral colonies in the Gulhi Falhu lagoon, which were destined to be either relocated or destroyed during the lagoon reclamation […]
Cosmopolitan opens new showroom in Hulhumale
Cosmopolitan, the joint-venture between Danish Wrist Ship Supply and Champa Brothers Maldives Pvt Ltd, has opened a new showroom in Hulhumale. According to Prathiesh Kumar, Branch Manager, the aim of opening the outlet in Hulhumale is to facilitate the local and expatriate community living in Hulhumale with branded resort supply grade products at affordable prices. […]
Fushifaru Maldives to Reopen on 1 October 2020 with 14 New Water Villas
Fushifaru Maldives expects to re-open on 1st October 2020, with a fresh, new look. The property is currently undergoing an upgrade by adding fourteen more Water Villas to its portfolio. Located across the idyllic, aquamarine lagoon of the Indian Ocean, the new Water Villas will be divided into sunrise and sunset categories and eight of […]
WTTC warns country-wide border closures could seriously stall global economic recovery
Advises regional and local measures only to combat COVID-19 spikes Travel & Tourism sector will help power the global economic recovery The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned governments around the world that further country-wide border closures could seriously jeopardise global economic recovery. In a press release issued on 22 July 2020, WTTC […]
Cheval Blanc Randheli Reopening on 15th August
Cheval Blanc Randheli has announced the resort will reopen on 15th August 2020. Located in Noonu Atoll, 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, and in the vicinity of the newly opened domestic airport on Maafaru, Cheval Blanc Randheli is one of the most exclusive properties in the country. With just 46 villas in […]
MACL Introduces Pandemic Related Disinfection and Decontamination Charges
Maldives Airports Company Limited, operators of Velana International Airport (VIA) has introduced new pandemic related disinfection and decontamination charges, effective from 15 July 2020. The announced charges include an Aircraft Disinfection Service (by aircraft type), Crew Disinfection Service and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) disinfection charge. According to a circular published by MACL on 15th July […]
