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Austrian Airlines has pledged to increase the frequency of flights to Maldives. Currently, the airline is operating two flights a week to Male’. However, Austrian Airlines will up the frequency to three times a week once the weather gets cooler. The carrier predicts that passengers are looking to postpone summer holidays in favour of some […]

LUX* South Ari Atoll and North Male Atoll have partnered with Palazzo Versace Dubai to allow guests of the properties to experience both the tranquility of the Maldives and the glamour of Dubai. The twin stay partnership offers discerning travellers the perfect combination of laid-back luxury in the Maldives and grand opulence synonymous with Dubai. […]

Qatar Airways is now operating triple daily flights between Male’ and Doha, using wide body B-777 and A350 aircraft and the airline has officially been recognised to have more worldwide flights to international destinations than any other airline via the Best Airport in the Middle East, Hamad International Airport. Recent figures from travel data provider […]

The OZEN Collection is prepared for a promising Easter celebration with a world of festivities lined up at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi and OZEN Life Maadhoo on 4th April. From a wonderland at Bolifushi to an underwater kingdom at Maadhoo, the resorts are offering the perfect opportunity for families and friends to escape to an elegant […]

The pandemic has accelerated the digitization of the travel agent model, creating more shop closures as in-store agencies switch operations online. This is a necessary adaptation to changing consumer preferences, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. “The long-term survival of in-store travel agencies has been discussed for several years due to the rising […]

Guinness World Records recognizes Summer Island Maldives’ 3-D printed reef as the “Largest 3D-printed ceramic reef” in the world! Summer Island Maldives makes it to the Guinness list of world records this year, after the resort’s 3D printed coral reef was recognized as the largest of its kind in the world. The artificial reef was […]

Morteza Capital, a Maldives-focused hotel and real estate investment specialist, has announced the launching of an international bond programme backed by hotel assets, with a debut $38.5m bond backed by a resort development in the Maldives. Morteza Hospitality Bonds PLC (the Issuer), a UK-based company has established a £2bn Secured Medium-term Note Issuance Programme that […]

Velaa Private Island, one of the most exclusive private island resorts in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Milgate as its new General Manager to oversee daily operations and manage all aspects of the guest experience. Having started his career as an assistant manager at five-star Gold Coast International Hotel, Australia, […]

Just within half a year since the opening of Radission Blu’s first resort in the Maldives, the private island retreat has grabbed the title of The Best Luxury Hotel in Maldives at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021. The award gives credit to the attention given to details, along with the team’s dedication to create cherished […]

Celebrate Easter break at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island with a special Peter Rabbit themed festivities calendar. The action-packed seasonal programme of activities begins on March 29 complete with mouth-watering food, arts and crafts, games and unforgettable live entertainment, culminating in an extravagant Easter Carnival on April 5. Younger guests will look forward to a fun-filled […]

The two resorts at CROSSROADS, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives grab the title of Best Luxury Beachfront Resorts at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021. CROSSROADS Maldives rejoices as its two resorts, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives – Curio Collection by Hilton, grab The Best Luxury Beachfront Resorts in Maldives […]

Set in swathes of blue, Kandolhu is an escapist’s haven with 30 villas dotting the lush patch of land and over water and distinctly curated dining options. At the heart of this island, the wellness hideaway is where all worries drift away in the hands of skilled therapists; experts of bliss and transporting you to […]