Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives earns Travelife Gold certification
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Bodu Hithi resort has earned the prestigious Travelife Gold certification for its sustainability efforts. Travelife is an international certification system that promotes sustainability within the tourism industry by monitoring social and environmental impacts. “This achievement is celebrated by each and every associate on our team! Coco Bodu Hithi is the ideal retreat for the […]
Masterclass planned for chefs ahead of Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Swedish chef and professor of gastronomy, Gert Klötzke, will teach a culinary masterclass at the Hulhule Island Hotel on 1 September. Klötzke’s class is part of the build-up to the annual Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge, due to take place this year from September 5 to 7 at the Dharubaaruge’ convention centre in […]
Tourism Sector Overview: Q1-2016 Maldives & Asia Pacific
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to the statistics by the Ministry of Tourism Maldives, the year 2016 began with promising performance as international tourist arrivals totaled 344,166 at the end of quarter one. This is an increase of 4.3% compared to the arrivals in the 1st quarter 2015. However, the rest of the key indicators depicted a decreasing trend […]
Secret Paradise Maldives partners with Travel Teacher
Secret Paradise Maldives has partnered with the UK based Travel Teacher in order to support a volunteer education program within Male’
MEGA Maldives Airlines to introduce direct flights between Maldives and India
MEGA Maldives Airlines has been awarded an Air Operators Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India, to launch direct flights between the Maldives and India.
Island and lagoon lease acquisition fees announced for 2016
The Government of Maldives has announced the lease acquisition fees for 2016 for the leasing of islands and lagoons for tourism development.
Trans Maldivian Airways to develop new seaplane base at Gan airport
The commencement of seaplane operations in South it will ease the logistics and further enhance the holiday experience of tourists travelling to the southern destinations of Maldives.
International tourism grows in 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International tourist arrivals grew by 5 per cent between January and April 2016, according to statistics from the latest UN World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) global barometer. Destinations worldwide welcomed 348 million international tourists (overnight visitors) during the first four months of 2016, up 5.3 percent from the same period last year. “Results show a strong […]
Shangri- La International Festival of Gastronomy to return with acclaimed chefs in ten cities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The second edition of the Shangri-La International Festival of Gastronomy will be simultaneously launched at 11 of its hotels in October. The culinary festival will run from 25 October to 1 November at Shangri-La properties in Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Manila, Paris, Taipei, Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore. The festival, co-sponsored by evian and BADOIT, […]
Amendments to Hotel Development Regulations come into effect
Under the new amendments, hotels can only be developed in islands with 24 hour electricity and health care facilities along with a Police Station situated in the island.
Molton Brown: Welcome to the world of luxurious fragrance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From their first store in London’s upmarket Mayfair to luxurious destinations across the globe, Molton Brown blend unique and exotic bath, body and home fragrances. Since 1973 Molton Brown have been famed for their innovative and memorable scents and are the creators of Britain’s first luxury fine liquid hand wash. They are also a proud […]
Government establishes company for integrated tourism development projects
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new state-owned company was established on Sunday to carry out ‘Integrated Tourism Development Projects’ with local businesses. The Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation is tasked with “enhancing tourism sector gains and promoting participation of small and medium sized businesses in the sector,” according to the president’s office. The government’s ‘guesthouse island project’ targeting local […]
