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[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 […]

[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. […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[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 […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three resorts operated by Crown and Champa Resorts have been awarded the TUI Environmental Champion Award 2017 for the third consecutive year. The three resorts which won the award by TUI – the leading global tour operator, are Komandoo Island Resort & Spa, Kuredu Island Resort & Spa and Meeru Island Resort & Spa. “These […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa – set to open its shores to guests next year – has appointed Socrates Alvaro as the resort’s General Manager. Responsible for driving the pre-opening development of Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa, Socrates will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the resort and the development of his team. […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli has been shortlisted amongst 78 projects contending for the World Interior of the Year 2017 award. The St. Regis Vommuli, located in the southern Dhaalu Atoll, was nominated for the award in two categories; the resort competing in the Hotels category, while the Whale Bar was nominated separately in the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The fourth edition of Maldives Marine Expo is set to be held in September. The three-day event, held under the banner “Mapping a Sustainable Future”, will take place from September 9 to 11 in Dharubaaruge, Malé. The official exhibition of the Liveaboard Association of Maldives (LAM) is organised by BLAK Pvt Ltd – a multidisciplinary […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands – a sister property of Anantara Hotels & Resorts – has appointed Deveekaa Nijhawan as the Director of PR & Communications. Deveekaa, a renowned personality in the hospitality industry in the Middle East, has over five years of experience as the Complex Public Relations and Communications Manager of Le Meridien Dubai Hotel […]