Women in Hospitality: Corinna Luebbe
Corinna Luebbe is the Cluster General Manager of Taj Maldives overseeing the operations of Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa. With a career spanning over 25 years and across continents, Corrina brings her rich international experience to the Maldives. Besides a hotelier, Corinna is a community champion, scuba diver […]
Trends in Demographics and Preferences Among Travelers to Maldives
The Visitor Survey conducted by The Ministry of Tourism captures the opinions and preference of travelers to Maldives. The most recent survey was carried out at the Departure Terminal of Velana International Airport between 30th August 2022 and 12th September 2022. The survey identifies trends in traveler’s demographics and preferences. Understanding who is coming to […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Awarded Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Award
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises. The resort’s excellence in hospitality is unquestionable as The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, received this honor during its first full year of operation. “We are incredibly honored to receive […]
Government to Relinquish Shangri-La Villingili Stakes
Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa is a three-km-long archipelago studded with 147 villas and over 12-hectares of lush foliage. The Hong-Kong multinational hospitality brand was developed in Addu through collaborative investments of Addu Investment Pvt (70 percent) and the government of Maldives (30 percent). Last month – during a visit to Addu City – President […]
Chef of the Month: Mohamed Mushaf
Mohamed Mushaf is the Junior Sous Chef at Crossroads Maldives Growing up in Addu City, Feydhoo, Mushaf finished his O’ levels with no clear idea of what he wanted to do, just a knowledge that A’ levels would be a waste of his time, which resulted him drifting around until his mother pushed him into […]
Booking Trends For Visitors To Maldives
The Ministry of Tourism conducts a visitors survey to profile and capture the opinions of international travelers on their experiences in Maldives. The most recent survey was carried out at the Departure Terminal of Velana International Airport between 30th August 2022 and 12th September 2022, recording 1605 respondents from various nationalities. Among many things, the […]
FHAM Dates Announced for May 2023
Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) has announced the dates for the next exhibition will be held on May 8-10, 2023 in Hulhumale Central Park. FHAM is the premier international hospitality trade fair in the Maldives. Interested exhibitors are invited to book stalls now to showcase their latest products, services and innovations. FHAM is also […]
Celebrate Love this Valentine’s Day in Maldives
Celebrate your sweet Valentine in Maldives this year. Reconnect with your soulmate under the towering palms and equatorial stars. Spoil each other with spa indulgences, aphrodisiac meals and water sport adventures. As one of the world’s most romantic destinations, celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day in Maldives with these three romantic experiences specially curated for […]
Maldives Discards Written Approval Requirement for Resort Share Transfer
On Sunday, the Maldives government amended regulations to allow resort owners and operators to transfer shares without obtaining a prior approval from the Tourism Ministry. The amendment eliminates the following clauses: Requirement for a prior written permission from the tourism ministry for share transfers related to tourism businesses. The requirement to submit a share certificate […]
Maldives Records The Highest Daily Arrivals Post-Pandemic
Maldives welcomed 8,028 arrivals on Saturday, 11th February 2023. The Tourism Ministry stated that it is the highest number of arrivals to be recorded within a single day since the pandemic. The most recent peak prior to this instance was on 26th December with 7,621 arrivals. The world’s leading destination of the past three years […]
65% Increase in TGST Revenue
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported an increase of 65 percent in Tourism Goods and Service Tax (TGST) revenue, as compared to the previous year. The Monthly Revenue Collection Report published on MIRA’s website states that an increment of 43.1 percent was recorded in January 2023 in comparison to the same period last year. […]
World’s First Underwater Jet Pack at Siyam World
Siyam World launched the world’s first underwater jet pack in collaboration with CudaJet. The CudaJet allows divers to fly weightless underwater. It is controlled by simply angling the body towards the direction of travel. The jet has a thrust of 40 kg and a speed of 3 meters a second. The device is easily mounted […]
