Five new airports set to facilitate air travel across country
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Five new airports are set to be developed in the Maldives, expanding the air travel network to tourist establishments across the country. The project to develop five new domestic airports was commissioned to Malaysia-based Gryphon Energy Corporation. The US$57.5 million project would facilitate travel to regions in the country which lack easy access to airports. […]
Maldivian gets green light for Malé-Colombo flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldivian – the national carrier – has been granted the green light to commence operations between Malé and Colombo, Sri Lanka. Permission to operate flights between the two destinations was granted to Maldivian following talks between senior officials of Island Aviation Services Ltd. – the owner and operator of Maldivian – and the Civil Aviation […]
OZEN by Atmosphere and Soneva Jani wins “Best Hospitality Indian Ocean Hotel – 2017” at Connoisseur Circle Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Connoisseur Circle, a leading Luxury Lifestyle Magazine with the German speaking markets has awarded OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo and Soneva Jani “Best Hospitality Indian Ocean Hotel at its annual awards ceremony during the ITB 2017, in Berlin, Germany. During the Awards Ceremony, OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo was awarded the “Best Hospitality Indian Ocean […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives’ OZONE Hut; the hub for its environmental campaigns
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Konotta Maldives has unveiled the OZONE Hut, an initiative under its environment conservation and sustainability programmes. The OZONE Hut is a homegrown initiative which would encompass the property’s efforts to spread awareness on environment conservation, and especially on preservation of marine life. “The OZONE Hut was built using recycled materials. We used empty glass […]
Discover Laamu Atoll with Six Senses
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu has introduced a special program for guests to further explore the wonders of Laamu Atoll and to also experience as much of the natural environment of the island, with the launch of the Discover Laamu package. A new generation of adventurous travelers is seeking to travel more and at the same time […]
Cyprea Card Centre sponsors Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cyprea Card Centre has signed on as a silver sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. The annual gathering of General Managers – the second such forum hosted by Hotelier Maldives – would be held on April 19, at Hulhulé Island Hotel, and will see industry leaders, policy makers, resort operators and owners come together […]
A glimpse of the Maldives on show at ITB Berlin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives is giving visitors a glimpse of the experience on offer in the island paradise at the world’s leading travel and trade show, ITB Berlin in Germany. The Maldives experience would be on show at ITB Berlin from February 8 to 12, in a two-storey stand featuring the natural beauty and wonders of the […]
Saudia to boost Maldives flights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saudia – the National Carrier of Saudi Arabia – has announced plans to increase flights to the Maldives. The plans were revealed by Abdulla Hameed, the Maldives Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, in an interview with Arab News. The new flights will commence from April 8, 2017, the Maldives Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Zieher’s “Eddy” – Breathe deeply!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]German table wear company Zieher has unveiled its professional line of products for 2017, with the decanter “Eddy” defining the world of extreme wine instruments in a completely new way. The basic material for this development aid worker for wine is extremely robust and high grade borosilicate glass. This type of glass, which stands out […]
Evo Home and Sonee Hardware sponsor Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Evo Home and Sonee Hardware have signed on as gold sponsors of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2017. The annual gathering of General Managers – the second such forum hosted by Hotelier Maldives – would be held on April 19, at Hulhulé Island Hotel, and will see industry leaders, policy makers, resort operators and owners come […]
UNWTO advances the conversion of the Code of Ethics into an international Convention
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While extremely relevant for the tourism sector, the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, adopted in 1999, represents a voluntary instrument whereas, the future Convention on Tourism Ethics would constitute a binding instrument. “For UNWTO to have its first International Convention based on its cornerstone policy document would be of great significance, especially at […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli to unveil the Royal Residence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is setting up to unveil its newest line of suites; the Royal Residence, on the 30th of March. According to the resort, the Royal Residence is designed for families and groups of friends looking for the ultimate beach front retreat. This stunning residence boasts five bedrooms and extends across several individual villas over 3,500 square metres. […]
