Kandima Maldives launches worldwide holiday competition

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lifestyle resort Kandima Maldives has launched a worldwide holiday competition, and the resort’s first ever global social media campaign. The prize of the competition is a seven-night holiday for two at Kandima Maldives with flights from Turkish Airlines included. The competition titled the “Oh-so Kool Kandima competition” runs on Facebook and Instagram, where Kandima Maldives […]

Country’s first multi-island integrated resort project kicks off with Emboodhoo Lagoon

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ground has been broken for the country’s biggest tourism project – the development of Emboodhoo Lagoon. It is set to be a multi-island integrated leisure and recreation destination resort concept, designed to significantly expand the Maldives’ appeal as a multifaceted tourism destination. The project is contracted to Thai-based Singha Estate Public Company Limited, a […]

Veligandu Island Resort awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Veligandu Island Resort & Spa has received the Certificate of Excellence 2017 for the third consecutive year by TripAdvisor, honoured for delivering consistently great service. This designation is given to establishments that have consistently achieved great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. “For the third consecutive year, Veligandu Island has been awarded the […]

Kuramathi Island Resort introduces sky-high dining

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Blending privacy and luxury sky high, Kuramathi Island Resort has opened the “Sky Bar” perched 7 metres above sea-level. Sky Bar is a special venue purely designed for sheer privacy melded with comfort and luxury, according to the resort. Currently guests can select from six different packages for a tailor-made evening with a group of […]

Jumeirah Vittaveli awarded with World Luxury Restaurants and Spa Awards

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has been awarded with four trophies at the recent World Luxury Restaurants and Spa Awards Gala in Hanoi, Vietnam. Fenesse Restaurant received two accolades, while Swarna Restaurant and Talise Spa were each recognised with one award. “This is an excellent recognition of the service provided by our teams at each venue,” says Amit […]

Four Seasons Private Jet Itinerary to stopover in the Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have announced a third private jet itinerary for the coming year, of which the “International Intrigue 2018” features the Maldives as a stopover. According to a statement, the “International Intrigue 2017” itinerary this September has sold out, and bookings for 2018’s “Timeless Encounters” and “International Intrigue” are moving quickly, which […]

Exclusive: Ibthishama Ahmed Saeed, General Manager of Addu International Airport

How would you describe your role at Addu International Airport? I joined Addu International Airport in May 2014, at a time when the company had undertaken an immense project for restoration and expansion of Gan International Airport runway. My priority was to ensure that we were able to put together the financing arrangement required for […]

NIYAMA Private Islands introduces Zach Zocher as resort’s ‘Surf Dude’

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NIYAMA Private Islands has introduced Zach Zocher as the islands professional Surf Dude. For Zach, surfing is a passion that became an obsession, and ultimately lead him to pack for paradise. Growing up in Cape Town, he started surfing at the age of ten and soon represented his province in the South African Surfing Championships. […]

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa certified by Green Globe

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has been certified by Green Globe, the global authority for sustainable tourism. The award recognises the luxury five-star resort’s commitment to making positive contributions to people and the planet. “We acknowledge our presence in this atoll impacts the fragile ecosystem and endeavour to minimise our footprint through a commitment to protect […]

Maldives wins big at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives wins big at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2017. The awards ceremony was held at the JW Marriott Hanoi, Vietnam. The World Luxury Spa Awards gives recognition and thanks to the luxury spa industry. The biggest winners from the Maldives this year were Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani Maldives and the Sun Aqua Spa […]

Tourism indicators: 2017 1st Quarter Review

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even though the year 2017 began with a promising performance of 15.6% growth in tourist arrivals in the month on January, the quarter averaged to a modest growth rate of 4.3% compared to the first quarter of 2016 with an arrival total of 359,053 tourists registered at the end of March. This is mainly due […]

Manta Adventure excursions in Amilla Fushi and Finolhu a buzz

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amilla Fushi and Finolhu have announced a Manta Adventure excursion offering guests a unique opportunity to swim with the graceful giants at Hanifaru Bay, a renowned protected marine area and the world’s largest natural feeding destination for the rays. In Baa Atoll, Maldives, the summer months of June to November mean only one thing; Manta […]

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