5 Key Tips for running a successful hotel in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is one of the most unique destinations in the world with its blue skies, clear waters and stunning marine life. Similarly, operating in the Maldives is also a unique undertaking with properties commanding some of the highest Average Daily Rates (ADRs) in the world, self-sustained communities on one island and historically, a wholesale-driven […]
‘Relax, Reset and Evolve’ with TV star Nick Knowles and Yogi Luke Bache
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kandima Maldives has launched “Relax, Reset and Evolve” – a seven-day programme of yoga, meditation, healthy cooking, and relaxation, personally hosted by famous TV personality Nick Knowles and yoga instructor Luke Bache. The new and exclusive yoga retreats, which the resort dubbed ‘a yoga retreat like no other’, are now open for booking and starts […]
Ocean Group named premiere partner for Deepflight Adventures in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ocean Group, curators of some of the world’s most advanced dive and water sports experiences, has been selected as the world’s premiere partner for DeepFlight Adventures in the Maldives. The company will exclusively launch the first ever 3Mman submarine from DeepFlight Adventures later this year at a luxury resort in the Maldives, where current underwater […]
SABA concludes 3rd Open Butler Program in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 3rd Open Butler Program conducted in Maldives by the South African Butler Academy (SABA), has concluded. The programme was hosted by Kurumba Maldives. Participants from Kurumba Maldives, Olhuveli Beach and Spa Resort, Lux Maldives, Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spas, Sun Island Resort, Vilamendhoo Island Resort and Spa, Constance Halaveli, One and Only Reethi […]
Best Dives’ SEMI-SUBMARINE a big hit
Best Dives Pvt. Ltd., the company that unveiled one of the country’s first semi-submarines at Jumeirah Vittaveli last year, reports their semi-sub excursion is a roaring success. The semi-sub, which accommodates fourteen people, makes four daily trips at Jumeirah Vittaveli due to immense popularity. “It’s an absolute hit with guests, especially children,” says Trevor Bowden, […]
Four Seasons celebrates 15 years of successful apprenticeship programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Four Seasons Resorts Maldives holds the graduation of the 15th successful Hospitality Apprenticeship programme and welcomes its Class of 2018. The graduation ceremony, held at the National Art Gallery, saw the graduation of 47 apprentices from the Class of 2017 – 27 from Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru and 20 from Four Seasons Resort Kuda […]
Easter experience at #MyBeachClubHaven and #MyIslandHome
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Easter is coming to Finolhu and Amilla Fushi, operated by The Small Maldives Island Co. (TSMIC). The two resorts are offering action packed Easter celebrations with Charlie and the chocolate factory-themed festivities in Finolhu #MyBeachClubHaven, and Alice in Wonderland themed festivities taking place in Amilla Fushi #MyIslandHome. In Finolhu, adults and children alike can join […]
Maldives promotes marine tourism in Japan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Company has participated in the Marine Diving Fair 2017, promoting Maldives as a dive destination to the traditional stronghold of dive guests to the Maldives. Japan dominated as a source market for dive tourists, but has seen a drastic decline in the past decade. 2016 saw a slight increase […]
Sun Siyam Resorts announce ‘chocolatey’ Easter packages
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sun Siyam Resorts have announced special Easter Family Packages, coinciding with Easter. The packages, filled with extras, can be booked from April 6 to 30, where guests are allowed to travel till the end of November. This Easter, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives, is announcing ‘Egg-xplosive Easter Offers’ at the award winning spa. Guests are […]
Bridging the Gap – Maldivian
National Carrier Maldivian is owned and operated by Island Aviation Services Ltd and is the leading domestic carrier of the country. Graduating from its role as the dominant domestic carrier in the country; Maldivian commenced its first regional operations on 25th January 2008 with the first flight to Trivandrum, India. Today, Maldivian the nation’s carrier operates […]
UN Statistical Commission encourages Statistical Framework for Measuring Sustainable Tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 48th Session of United Nations Statistical Commission has supported the UNWTO-led initiative of developing an international framework for Measuring Sustainable Tourism (MST). The initiative, being implemented in cooperation with the United Nations Statistics Division, aims to develop a new statistical framework for tourism — one that integrates the various dimensions of sustainable tourism (economic, […]
Centara announces Centara Grand Muthaafushi Resort & Spa in Baa Atoll
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a new hotel management agreement for Centara Grand Muthaafushi Resort & Spa Maldives. Located in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve, Centara Grand Muthaafushi Resort & Spa Maldives would be the fourth beach resort managed by Centara Hotels and Resorts – one of the leading Thai hospitality groups. The management […]
