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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has added another aircraft to its existing fleet, further strengthening its position as the world’s largest seaplane operator. The additional aircraft, a De Havilland DHC-6 Series 300, arrived at Velana International Airport (VIA) on April 3, from Calgary City in Canada. TMA’s fleet expansion comes in-line with the growing tourist arrivals […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Maldives, as part of its Community Outreach Programme, has held special activities in neighbouring Hinnavaru Island of Lhaviyani Atoll to increase awareness on protecting the environment. The programme, carried out in collaboration with Manta Trust’s Educational Outreach Program, was intended to share knowledge about the marine environment and importance of conservation. The programme, targeting […]

Thailand based Dusit International has partnered with Japanese E-hotel chain operator Colours International to create Dusit Colours Co. Ltd., hotelnewsresource.com reports. This venture marks Dusit’s debut in Japan. Dusit Colours will develop and operate Dusit-branded lodgings and hotel management related education. The two companies are expected to develop a distinctive hotel franchise model incorporating the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]FlySmiLes – the SriLankan Airlines frequent flyer programme – has launched its Digital Card. The new card, launched on April 1, seeks to enhance the convenience for SriLankan’s frequent flyer customers and to meet SriLankan’s sustainable goal to reduce its carbon footprint. SriLankan Airlines is a member of the oneworld® – an alliance of the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported mixed results in the three key performance metrics during February 2017, according to date from STR. U.S. dollar constant currency, year-over-year comparisons; Asia Pacific region: Occupancy: +8.0% to 68.7% Average daily rate (ADR): -5.0% to US$102.95 Revenue per available room (RevPAR): +2.6% to US$70.67 Local currency, year-over-year comparisons: […]

Airlines are usually conservative when it comes to booking systems but recently they have begun to experiment with new ways of selling, Skift reports. Loyalty French tech startup Travelaer created a reservation engine that integrated Icelandair’s stopover programme, letting people add Iceland as a stop for free in any itinerary. Also, mixing loyalty and cash […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourist arrivals have increased 7.6% year-on-year in January-February 2017. Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism showed the Maldives enjoying a growth in the January-February period, with the total number of tourist arrivals recorded at 243,388. The same period in 2016 saw the arrival of 229,035 visitors. In February alone, the number of tourist arrivals […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives has held a special function to celebrate the resort’s grand opening. The event was held at the Manta over-water restaurant and was attended by in-house guests, musicians, tourism pioneers and senior government officials. The event featured piano performances by famous pianist Chris Mars along with violin performances by renowned Italian artists Gemma and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’ has been chosen as the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity by the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity. The decision – welcomed by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation – aims at supporting the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development which is being commemorated worldwide throughout 2017. International […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli officially unveils the Royal Residence, offering ultimate privacy, undisturbed peace and tranquility to guests. The Royal Residence – offering guests the chance to ‘create unforgettable memories with a luxury private beach holiday in the Maldives’ – is its own island paradise tucked away from the rest of the resort. The Royal Residence encompasses […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is on show at the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market 2017 (COTTM), China’s top B2B fair. The fair is held from March 29 to 31 in the Chinese Capital Beijing. The Maldives is represented at COTTM this year by 37 representatives from 16 companies, said the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Enterprises Group has introduced its first-ever ‘Best Rate Guarantee’ policy for direct bookings made online across the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts portfolio. According to the group, guests booking their stay at any of Outrigger’s multi-branded properties from outrigger.com are now ensured the best publicly available rate possible. The new policy ensures that Outrigger not […]