Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu joins Kind Traveler as a New Way for Guests to Help Sea Turtles
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu joins Kind Traveler, the first socially conscious Give + Get hotel booking platform that empowers travellers to positively impact the communities they visit. Travellers unlock special rates & perks with curated Kind Hotels upon a $10 donation to a local charity. Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu has long been collaborating with the […]
Kuramathi Maldives to Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Kuramathi Maldives joins the call to advocate for female representation in science among the younger generation. On 10th February, Kuramathi will host an exhibit at the Eco Centre highlighting the contributions of women leaders from various marine science institutes and the transportation sector in the Maldives, […]
Crown & Champa Resorts Announces Key Appointments
The Crown & Champa Resorts collection has announced three key new appointments. Ali Navaz as the General Manager of Komandoo Island Resort & Spa. Bahauddeen as the Resort Manager of Hurawalhi Island Resort. Jorge Amaro as the General Manager of Innahura Maldives Resort. Ali Navaz – General Manager, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa: Ali Navaz […]
Bids Open for Maafaru Airport Terminal Expansion Project
Island Aviation Services Limited, the operator of Maafaru International Airport, invites interested and eligible bidders to submit proposals to expand the N. Maafaru Airport Terminal. To participate, bidders are required to purchase tender documents from IASL for a non-refundable amount of MVR 15,000. The deadline for submission is 23:59 Hrs on 12th February 2023. The […]
Around the World Cruise Arrived In Malé with 1,620 Tourists
The Italian cruise ship Costa Deliziosa arrived in Maldives with 1,620 tourists earlier this week. The cruise is operated by the Italian company Costa Crociere. This is the second cruise ship to arrive in Malé City this year. The ship brought 1,620 tourists of different nationalities to the Maldives. The ship is on a 128 […]
Study Finds Wellness Spending is Positively Correlated with Happiness
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) recently published an empirical analysis of the relationship between wellness economy spending and measures of happiness and health. GWI is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating the public and private sectors about health and wellness. The study found that there is a strong correlation […]
Maldivian Aero to Suspend Night Flights from Hanimaadhoo Airport
From March 1, 2023, all Maldivian flights scheduled from 20:00 hrs and 8:00 hrs from Hanimaadhoo Airport will be temporarily suspended. All flights between Hanimaadhoo and Trivandrum, India are also suspended indefinitely. The flight suspensions are due to the expansion project of Hanimaadhoo International Airport. The construction work will take place between 8 PM and […]
Tips to Respond to Changing Consumer Demands & Markets in the Hotel Industry
Predictability makes business much more straightforward. The key is to be agile in order to respond to market shifts well. The pandemic witnessed a lot of hotels going out of business or experiencing a massive downturn in customers, as a result of a failure to adapt to the shift from international to local and national […]
Taj Maldives Appoints Corinna Luebbe as Cluster GM
Taj Maldives welcomes its first female Cluster General Manager – Corinna Luebbe. A leader, community champion, scuba diver and passionate environmentalist, Ms. Luebbe’s appointment at Taj Maldives follows a sterling international career spanning over 25 years. Ms. Luebbe will oversee operations for IHCL’s award-winning properties in the Maldives – Taj Exotica Resort & Spa and […]
30% Increase in Tourist Arrivals in January 2023 Compared to 2022
Tourist arrivals in January 2023 see a 30.9% increase compared to 2022. In January, there were 178,159 arrivals compared to 136,146 arrivals in January 2022. Arrivals this year are nearly double than January 2021 with 94,261 arrivals. The growth indicates a strong post COVID-19 recovery for the industry. The top three markets are Russia, India […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Appoints Vijay Kumar as GM
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort announced the appointment of Vijay Kumar as General Manager. No stranger to the Maldives, Vijay’s most recent role was as the Complex Director of Finance at W Maldives and Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. Vijay brings over 15 years of diverse experience in hospitality operations and management. A […]
Villa Air Unveils New Livery Inspired by Maldivian Nature
Villa Air unveils a new livery to its fleet. The livery captures a Maldivian essence with a beautiful bright blue and green hues inspired by the turquoise lagoons and lush island greenery. The spotted pattern draws inspiration from majestic whale sharks. On October 1, 2011, Villa Air began operations. Villa Airport in Maamigili, the first […]
