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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) states that 2017 had been a positive year for the association and the Maldives’ tourism industry as a whole. MATI recently held its 28th Annual General Meeting, which saw the appointment of its Executive Board for the year 2018. The meeting was held in Kurumba Maldives this year. “Reflecting […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands is hosting two Michelin-starred chef Heiko Nader, who will be making his third guest appearance by popular request at the Edge—the signature restaurant. For one night only, on February 22, Chef Heiko will serve up an exclusive eight-course tasting menu paired with the finest wines, according to the resort. Chef Heiko’s innovative […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HR Maldives opens registration for HR Summit & Expo 2018, the first-ever workforce management exhibition in the Maldives. The HR Summit 2018 is to be held at Dharubaruge, on March 3, 2018. The HR Summit is an annual event designed to bring together business executives, HR directors and other HR professionals from a broad spectrum […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is hosting two internationally-acclaimed wellness experts this February. Bettina and Michael Keller Schörnig will be practising at the Iridium Spa, the wellness centre at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort from January 30 to February 28, bringing a full range of treatments. Michael focuses on postural control and he […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Velana International Airport’s (VIA) taxiways have been given site clearance and ground improvement checks to ensure project safety and quality construction activities. As of now, site clearance and ground improvement of Taxiway B (TWY b), Taxiway Terminal One (TWY T1) and Taxiway Terminal Two (TWY T2) have been completed. Site clearance of Taxiway E (TWY […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, a truly special addition to an area already famed for its natural beauty, is set to open in April 2018. The resort will start welcoming its first guests this February. Located in the Shaviyani Atoll, the resort offers 120 luxury villas on one of the largest resort lagoons in the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Italy is the fourth largest source market for visitors to Maldives, recording a growth of 25.6 percent in tourist arrivals during January to July 2017 compared to the same period of 2016. Further, a total of 71,202 Italians visited the Maldives by the end of 2016, which makes Italy the third biggest contributor from the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Five luxury hotels in the Maldives have been named winners amongst the Top 25 Hotels in Asia in the TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards. Gili Lankanfushi, Baros Maldives, Soneva Fushi, Mirihi Island Resort and JA Manafaru were named in the Top 25 Hotels in Asia list by TripAdvisor®, the travel site that helps find the latest […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Velana International Airport (VIA) has commenced work on its US$40 million seaplane terminal project, which is set to double the size of the existing terminal. In addition to the new seaplane terminal building, the airport is also adding a floating dock, MRO facility and other supporting facilities. The new terminal will occupy 18,000 square metres […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Unilever Professional has launched a new range of cleaning and hygiene products in the Maldives. Unilever Professional products are distributed and marketed in the Maldives by Bestbuy Maldives Pvt Ltd (BBM) – the premier supplier offering top brands and hotel solutions in the country. The new product range targets healthcare facilities, hospitality and food service […]