Celebrity Danish chefs to visit Six Senses Laamu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Denmark’s celebrity chef Jesper Koch will be back at Six Senses Laamu for three exclusive culinary events this January. Jesper is the third highest rated Michelin chef in Denmark and he gained fame by putting a modern spin on Danish classics. One of his most popular dishes is salted celery with truffle oil and potato […]
A day in the life of Amari’s housekeeping team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amari Havodda Maldives’ housekeepers are Maldivian and not all of them are from Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, where the resort is situated. One is from Addu, down south, another from Alif Alif, the middle of the Maldives yet another comes from even further afield, Haa Dhaalu, one of the northernmost atolls. Despite the short time they’ve […]
Kuramathi introduces the Kalari Massage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exciting news for health buffs as Kuramathi Island Resort introduces the Kalari treatment at Kuramathi Spa. Featuring the raw elements of age-old Indian therapy, this ritual polishes the body by exfoliating dead skin with a green gram scrub. The Kalari Massage involves a full body treatment with the application of specific flowing massage techniques using […]
Banks begin charging Remittance Tax on cash withdrawals abroad
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has ordered banks operating in Maldives to impose Remittance Tax on cash withdrawals abroad, from accounts of expatriate workers in Maldives. Pursuant to section 7 of the Remittance Tax Regulation, banks are required to charge Remittance Tax on cash withdrawn abroad from a bank account opened in the Maldives by […]
Lonubo’s newest addition; The Dhoni Sunset Bar and Restaurant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Idyllic and isolated, Maafushivaru is a gem of an island in the enigmatic South Ari Atoll. Saunter barefoot in soft powder white sand, naturally dense with lush flora and blessed with an incredible turquoise lagoon. Minutes away is Lonubo, its very own desert islet where spending an overnight is but a distinct possibility. The Dhoni […]
Jesper Hougaard, Managing Director, Serena Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prior to getting involved in the spa business, Managing Director of Serena Spa Jesper Hougaard spent 25 years in the aviation industry. “I saw it more as a service than just transportation. I found it very important that you look at what a customer wants and try to fulfill that requirement rather than simply transport […]
The Maldivian Experience at Kandolhu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Festive spirits are high in Kandolhu with its innovative ideas to celebrate the joyous and merry occasion. In addition to the usual festivities offered this year, an exclusive experience combining Maldivian culture and heritage was offered for all guests to enjoy – a Maldivian Experience Day “Authentically Maldives” celebrating the unique artistry of the Maldives. […]
2017: A great year for flying
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) in partnership with Expedia Inc. has released a study of worldwide air travel trends that suggests 2017 could be a banner year for air travel. The research titled ‘New Heights for Air Travel: Understanding the Realities of Dropping Ticket Prices and Surging Capacity’ used data from 1 January to 24 October […]
All tourism related payments to be collected by MIRA
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Ministry of Tourism has declared that all tourism related payments formerly collected by the ministry will be collected from the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority, effective January 1, 2017. This includes license fees, processing fees, registration and administrative fees for a number of tourism related operations. The full list of fees that are to be […]
Welcome, International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development recalling the potential of tourism to advance the universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The International Year aims to support a change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior towards a […]
Nakaiy Nevi – a pretty, handy app
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives experiences two monsoons, Iruvai (Northeast) and Hulhangu (Southwest), yet since ancient times, the monsoons have been subdivided into several patterns or Nakaiy. These patterns serve as a means of organising the islanders’ lives. Each Nakaiy endures for about thirteen or fourteen days and each encapsulates a distinct weather pattern. Though generally Iruvai is […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Celebrates Trio of Eco Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has been adding to its growing list of green and sustainable achievements and is proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold Certification 2016 by EarthCheck, representing five years of continuous certification. There are a total of nine Maldivian properties that have been EarthCheck certified, out of which only two […]
