Skin Candy Launches First Wellness Training Academy in Maldives
Skin Candy Maldives, with the support of Elena Spa, launches the Maldives’ first Wellness Training Academy aimed at educating and empowering wellness therapists in the island nation. Opening in May, the academy will certify therapists at the International CITBAC level, the gold standard in the spa and wellness industry. Graduates will be able to enter […]
Nammos Hotels & Resorts to Open Property in Maldives in 2025
Nammos Hotels & Resort is the newest addition to Nammos World and is a joint venture between Alpha Dhabi and Monterock International. Nammos Hotels & Resorts is anticipating to open a property in Maldives in 2025. Nammos Resort Maldives will embody Nammos’ signature Mykonian hospitality. Nammos began as a beach tavern in Mykonos 20 years ago. […]
Maldives Tourist Arrivals Surpass 500,000
Tourist arrivals surpassed 500,000, with 500,597 arrivals recorded on March 26, 2023. Maldives has seen a 22.21% increase in tourist arrivals compared to the same period last year. This year, the government projected over 1.8 million tourists to travel to the Maldives. In less than three months, 28% of this target has already been met. […]
Flynas to Fly 3 Flights a Week to Maldives from June 20
Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, will begin flights to Maldives from Riyadh on June 20, 2023. The new route will depart from King Khalid International Airport three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 00:05 GMT+3. The flights will arrive at Velana International Airport at 8:00 GMT+5. The return flight departs from Velana […]
Younger Luxury Travelers More Likely to Use Travel Agents
Maldivian travel agents may have to focus and shift marketing to attract younger generations. A recent report by flywire revealed that younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials, (63%) are more likely to use travel agents to book trips compared to Gen X (54%) and Boomers (45%). The survey found 67% could not imagine traveling without […]
Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Appoints Steven Phillips as General Manager
Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives welcomes its new General Manager, Steven Phillips. He has a rich experience in working with some of the fast growing, multi-cultural and international luxury brands in the world including business hotels, golf resorts and luxury private island resorts. Steven has worked all over the world including the Maldives, Japan, Malta, […]
Global Tourism Industry Deal Activity Sinks by 60.4% YOY in February 2023
Despite strong projections from organizations like UNWTO anticipating tourism to return to pre-pandemic levels in some regions this year. The global tourism industry is still rebounding from the pandemic, as evident by a significant drop in deal activity. The industry saw a steep year-on-year, 60.4% decline in deal activity in February 2023 according to GlobalData. […]
Sun Siyam Resorts Promotes Mohammed Shihab and Ahmed Naufal
To boost and strengthen its business development team and to take the company’s commercial strategy to new heights, Sun Siyam Resorts has recently promoted Mohammed Shihab to Group Director of Sales & Marketing, and Ahmed Naufal to Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing. Mohammed Shihab, Group Director of Sales & Marketing In his new role, […]
Tantalizing Ramadan Menu and Special Offers at Maagiri Hotel
Maagiri Hotel has curated a special iftar menu for Ramadan 2023. Break your fast with a beautiful sea view among friends and colleagues. Indulge in a variety of local delicacies, including shorteats and mashuni. Enjoy mouthwatering Indian and continental main courses and desserts. Fresh juices and healthy salads are available for a lighter breakfast. Maagiri […]
Pontiac Land Receives First Green Loan in Maldives for Fari Islands Development
The Fari Island’s luxury property developer Pontiac Land Pvt. Ltd. converted $180 million in bank loans into green loans. The Fari Islands were built with sustainability as a driving value. This loan conversion was possible after the Fari Islands received the Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) Advanced Certifications, indicating the resort is zero […]
FHAM Hosted Global Culinary Challenge Workshop
Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) held its Global Culinary Challenge Workshop on March 20, 2023 at Champa Central Hotel. The workshop was an opportunity to provide information for chefs interested in the Global Culinary Challenge. FHAM is the premier international hospitality trade fair in the Maldives. The exhibition and Global Culinary Challenge will be […]
Soul Reconnection Package for Solo Travellers at Nova Maldives
Nova Maldives is introducing a set of offerings carefully crafted for solo travellers throughout the month of July 2023. In an era where travellers embrace freedom, independence and personal development more than ever, Nova is launching a soul reconnection package. The package is designed for solo travellers looking to reconnect with their soul and spirit. […]
