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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Held in the framework of the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Congress will discuss the global sustainability agenda, particularly issues of governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), responsible consumption patterns, universal accessibility as well as effective management models for natural and cultural resources. On the agenda […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has on Monday declared the rebrand and name change of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. The decision was made after Cabinet consultations; focusing on the transformation of the airport in line with the Administration’s economic vision. First developed pursuant to a deceleration on 1st May 1964, the establishment of an airport […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allied Insurance Company has officially launched its Hull Insurance campaign “Niyaama” at a press conference held at Mookai Suites last week. Speaking at the press conference, Allied Marketing Manager; Niushad Shareef stated that the purpose of this campaign is to increase awareness about the mandated Hull Insurance Total loss cover among the boat owners of […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One&Only, the award-winning collection of ultra-luxury resorts, has partnered with elite personal trainer and health and fitness expert Harry Jameson, to create three exclusive retreats at One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives next year. With the first retreat taking place in January, there is no better way to kick start the New Year than with […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The island of Maalhos in Baa Atoll is seeking investors to develop a 50 bed city hotel in the island, the first of its kind in the UNESCO biosphere reserve. The island council announced the bid opening, noting that it is seeking to develop the south eastern side of the island as a tourist […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation launched the brand new “VisitMaldives” website with new interactive features targeting both the members of MMPRC and the general public at an event held at Hotel Jen on 20th December 2016. The event was attended by representatives of various stakeholders of the Maldivian tourism industry. The day’s proceedings included […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]STR, a data benchmarking and analytics specialist, has acquired AM:PM, a hotel data and intelligence specialist. Through the acquisition, STR will enhance its global-leading hotel data and analytics platform with AM:PM’s market intelligence and interactive online database and mapping tool. “AM:PM has developed an innovative platform for the U.K. and Ireland, and we are excited […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The World Tourism Organization Headquarters in Madrid, Spain, hosted the presentation of the 3rdUNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. The event will be held in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, on 8-9 May 2017. The Forum is organized by UNWTO in collaboration with UNWTO Affiliate Member, the Basque Culinary Center, as part of the activities of […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo has partnered with Gulf Craft to provide Ooredoo Locate for vessels – a solution that uses GPS technology to remotely track assets in real-time using smartphones, personal computers, or other Internet-enabled mobile devices. With this partnership, any new and existing Gulf Craft vessels will have the GPS-based tracking solution which will add value and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Kelley family and KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL) announced that an affiliate of KSL has completed the acquisition of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts (Outrigger).The sale includes all of Outrigger’s holdings, including its portfolio of 37 multi-branded hotels, condominiums and vacation resort properties throughout Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific-Indian Ocean region. Outrigger will continue operating business as usual […]