Tourism Updates from the Maldives – August 2021
Maldives marked the 700,000th arrival of the year during August. At the end of the month, there were a total of 755,966 arrivals while twenty-six international scheduled and chartered airlines were operating to the country. 849 accommodation facilities have resumed operations from a total of 1053 registered facilities. Tourist arrivals have begun increasing after a […]
Good Food Maldives: Bringing Healthy Food Brands from around the World
Amidst the rising global trend of healthy eating and conscious consumerism, a passionate team of locals in the Maldives began sourcing organic grocery product lines from markets such as Australia and Europe. Good Food Maldives (GFM) offers high-quality organic and natural food products by renowned brands around the world. From baking products like gluten-free flours […]
Ocean Group Introduces LIFT e-Foil and LIFT Surf Foil to the Maldives
The first to bring SEABOB, CROWNLINE boat, PARITET glass bottom boats, MASTERCRAFT wakeboarding boat, X-JETBLADE and X-JETPACK to the island nation, Ocean Group has now expanded their water sports equipment range with the innovative LIFT e-Foil. This electric hydrofoil surfboard lets you fly above any body of water, even without wind and waves. LIFT e-Foil […]
Purchasing Power: Ahmed Asim, Purchasing Manager, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
In this interview with Hotelier Maldives, Ahmed Asim, the Purchasing Manager for Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, speaks about the ideal supplier and his most successful deals. Hotelier Maldives: How long have you been in purchasing? Ahmed Asim: I started my career in hotel industry back in 2007, so it’s been 14 years since I have […]
Russia Remains Top Source Market of Maldives
The Maldives welcomed a total of 17,775 tourists from Russia during July 2021, which is 17.5 per cent of the total arrivals of the month (101,818). With this update, the total number of visitors from Russia adds up to 142,426 in 2021, a 132 per cent increase from 2020 and a 70 per cent increase […]
Secret Paradise Resumes Applications for 2022 Work Experience Program
Local tour company Secret Paradise has begun accepting applications for their Work Experience Program 2022. The programme was initially launched at the beginning of 2020 for Maldivian students throughout the country. The two-week programme takes place from the Secret Paradise office in Hulhumale and is designed for students between fourteen and eighteen years old. It […]
FIRST LOOK: Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
The latest resort to open in the Maldives, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, in North Malé Atoll, is just a 30-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The luxury property, which opened doors on 6 June 2021 offers an idyllic haven that perfectly balances togetherness and inclusivity with privacy and independence. Guests have the option of […]
MARAZ Introducing Healthy and Organic Drinks from Greenstone, Australia
Thirst-quenching beverages take on a healthy and greener approach with Greenstone’s natural and organic drinks, exclusively distributed in Maldives by MARAZ Pvt ltd. With a strong passion for taste, health and the environment, MARAZ offers customers a healthy alternative for every occasion. From hundred per cent natural iced teas to organic sodas to prebiotics sparkling […]
Tourism Industry Updates from the Maldives- June 2021
The month of June saw an exciting ending as tourist arrivals to the Maldives exceeded half a million mark. As of 30 June, a total of 510,549 tourists arrived this year while thirty-eight international scheduled and chartered airlines are currently flying to the destination. From a total of 1036 accommodation facilities, 736 have resumed operations. […]
Vilunü: Bespoke Maldivian Scents
Inspired by their own childhood memories in the island jungles and lush foliage, the founders of Vilunü began a journey to rediscover their native Maldives by capturing the essence of local scents. Using natural and sustainably sourced ingredients, Aish and Immi create a range of innovative scents and products that give the full range of […]
Latest Tourism Industry Updates from the Maldives
At the end of May 2021, the Maldives celebrates more than 450,000 tourist arrivals during the year. The tourism industry looks at optimistic results with an increase of 18.7% arrivals compared to 2020, 37 scheduled and chartered international airlines commencing flights and a total of 728 accommodation facilities resuming operations as of 31st May. Despite […]
Top 10 Cultural Attractions and Local Stays in the Maldives
Every year on the 21st of May, the world joins together to celebrate the richness of different cultures around the world and the essential role of intercultural dialogue to achieve peace and sustainable development. Relatively isolated from the rest of the world, the Maldives boasts a highly complex and unique culture, with historically deep roots […]
