Capture Maldives’ wonders as a Photography Ambassador
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) initiates a Photography Ambassador programme, with the opportunity for selected photographers to capture the wonders of the top holiday destination. An announcement by MMPRC said it is looking for five talented individuals to serve as official MMPRC Photography Ambassadors. The Ambassadors would be assigned work towards the creation […]
A Glimpse into the Sunny Side of Life at Saudi Arabia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sun Siyam Resorts, together with the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives host a special evening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, dubbed “A Glimpse into the Sunny Side of Life.” The event was held in Riyadh on the 13th of February at Four Points by Sheraton hotel. The special event held to mark […]
The Story of #MyBeachClubHaven
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I have always wanted to have an island of my own,” said Mark, “to create something out of nothing!” Suckling on the signature crab dish at the Fish and Crab Shack of The Small Maldives Island Co.’s newest property Finolhu, Mark Hehir, CEO and Curator of Amilla Fushi and Finolhu said having the opportunity to […]
Naladhu Resort Maldives and 13 Minor Hotel properties honoured with multiple TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Hotels
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Minor Hotels (MH), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 156 hotels and resorts in 24 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is celebrating an impressive number of properties being recognised in the 2017 TripAdvisor® Travellers’ Choice awards for hotels. In the […]
MATI holds 27th AGM; elects Executive Board
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has elected members to its Executive Board. The appointments were made at the association’s 27th Annual General Meeting, held at Dharubaaruge. MATI Chairman Mohamed Umar Manik and Secretary General Ahmed Nazeer addressed the meeting, attended by members of the organization, prominent business personalities and industry stakeholders. “Mega development […]
Maldivian acquires new addition to seaplane fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National carrier Maldivian adds a new aircraft to its seaplane fleet, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic operations. With the new acquisition of the 15-seat Canadian made DHC-6 Twin Otter, the airline increased its seaplane fleet to 9. The new aircraft was brought in from Switzerland. “It is expected to join operations in a […]
Smart Trends for 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) has picked out top trends driving the global hospitality industry’s move from magnetic stripe (magstripe) and low-frequency (LF) cards to secure, high-frequency (HF) smart card technologies. These trends will enhance guest experiences in 2017. NXP’s 2017 trends in hospitality point to the increasingly smart environment, where mobile keys and a growing […]
Maldives Tourism Promotion Board Ltd. to oversee Maldives’ promotion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Government – by Presidential Decree (No.: 02/2017) – has constituted the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board Limited to oversee Maldives’ tourism sector promotion. The new enterprise is a 100% state owned entity. MTPB was formed with the aim to study travel trends that drive the tourism industry, enhance tourism sector gains and explore new and […]
Tourism sector is expected to pick up pace in 2017- MMA Review
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourism During December 2016, total tourist arrivals increased by 14% in monthly terms while it remained largely unchanged in annual terms, and totalled 119,530. Arrivals from the European markets, especially from the United Kingdom and Germany, registered a decline in annual terms during the review month, which was off set by a growth in arrivals […]
Hurawalhi Maldives invites you for a taste of South Africa 5.8 meters below the sea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Imagine dining 5.8 meters below the sea? How about a taste of the best in South African cuisines in an undersea restaurant, amongst the enchanting coral gardens with marine fauna giving you company? This is now a reality. Hurawalhi Maldives is bringing the taste of South Africa to your plates and glasses at the ‘spectacular’ […]
Coca-Cola Long Run 2017 to see higher number of international runners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Coca-Cola Long Run 2017 has been launched with a special emphasis on attracting international runners. The annual event – organized by Total Fitness Group (TfG) – will be held on April 14 in Hulhumalé. The event was introduced in 2013 with 210 runners; with 50 runners participating in the country’s first half marathon. “The […]
VR – Driving Conversion for Travel Brands and Meeting Planners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the CES 2017 technology show in Las Vegas, Tim Baxter, President of Samsung Electronics announced that Samsung Gear Virtual Reality (VR) headsets have topped five million in sales over the past 13 months, Skift reports. 2017 is seeing the mainstreaming of VR, and travel brands are leveraging that to engage consumers in new ways, […]
