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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives – a series of 1,190 coral islands spread across 26 natural atolls in the Indian Ocean – is enclosed within an area of 90,000 square kilometres (520 miles) of ocean. With ninety-nine percent of the country made up of sea, transportation of goods to and from the nearly 200 inhabited islands and over […]
Careers: Masha Ahmed, Excursions Supervisor, EuroDivers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sea is not something alien to Maldivians, in fact, it has been the way of life for many many generations. But, the women making a living by working at sea or even close to the sea every day is something you seldom see. Masha Ahmed is one of the handful of Maldivian women who’s […]
Outrigger Konotta announces an ‘Egg-selent’ Easter programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Outrigger has hatched an egg-selent Easter programme of activities 14-17 April. The activities have been designed to satisfy adults, teens and kids alike. The resort’s Coral Kids Club will invite youngsters to partake in Easter face painting, egg hunts, egg and spoon races, banana boat rides, Easter egg decoration, and kids’ movies on the beach. […]
JLL ranked no.1 real estate investment advisory firm in Asia Pacific for the 6th consecutive year
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Real Capital Analytics (RCA), ranks JLL as the number one real estate investment advisory firm in Asia Pacific for the sixth consecutive year. The ranking was calculated based on data published by RCA, an independent body that analyses real estate transaction volumes worldwide. According to the data, JLL tops the ranking in Asia Pacific, having […]
The GM’s View: Vishal Singh, General Manager- Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vishal Singh is the General Manager at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives. With a hospitality background that spans two decades, he kicked off his career with Taj in Mumbai. He hopped up the ranks through F&B and has overseen several properties in India before arriving in the Maldives in March 2012. An experienced hotelier, […]
Jumeirah Group expects strong growth in German guests in 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At the leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin, Jumeirah Group announced the brand is expecting an increase in German travellers to Dubai and its portfolio of international hotels this year, following a strong end to 2016. Alison Broadhead, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Germany has historically been a top source market for Jumeirah, both for […]
TMA strengthens its position as world’s largest seaplane operator
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has added another aircraft to its existing fleet, further strengthened its position as the world’s largest seaplane operator. The additional aircraft, a De Havilland DHC-6 Series 300, arrived in Maldive at Velana International Airport (VIA) on March 21, 2017, after completing its journey from Calgary city in Canada. TMA’s fleet expansion […]
Handy products for hotel landscaping and gardening
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fertiplus Organic Fertilizer 4-3-3 Fertiplus Organic Fertilizer 4-3-3 from Netherlands is a well-known 100% organic fertilizer pellet. This environment friendly natural plant fertilizer contains mostly humic acid structures. Humic acids enrich soils by facilitating their nutrient availability. They gradually release the minerals making it easier for plant roots to absorb them.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]When correctly applied, Fertiplus […]
2017 another strong year for airlines – IATA
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2017 is going to be another strong year for airline profits, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced on their website. The association has forecasted an industrywide net profit of 29.8 billion USD and a total revenue of 736 billion USD. “Airlines continue to deliver strong results. Even though conditions in 2017 will be […]
OBLU at Helengeli wins the “ITS Red Star Award”!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just over one year into operations, OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli has been selected within the “TOP 100 resorts of the World” by ITS Germany and has been awarded the prestigious ITS Red Star Award. OBLU at Helengeli has been selected from a collection of 8500 properties, that DER Touristik Group, Germany has contracted worldwide. […]
OZEN by Atmosphere named “Newcomer of the Year” by Hideaways magazine
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hideaways magazine has awarded OZEN by Atmosphere with the “Newcomer of the Year” Award for 2017! Attended by the elite of the travel trade industry in Germany & world‐wide, along with high net‐worth customers, the ceremony was held in conjunction with ITB 2017 in Berlin. This is the second prestigious award won by OZEN within just 8 […]
Qatar Airways and Iberia announce new codeshare agreement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The national carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways and Spain’s flagship carrier Iberia airline have announced a new codeshare agreement under the Oneworld alliance. The codeshare partnership will touch on over 25 routes starting March 20. New Qatar operated routes by Iberia will be from Madrid to A Coruna, Alicante, Almeria, Asturias, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran […]
