Cosmopolitan opens new showroom in Hulhumale

Cosmopolitan, the joint-venture between Danish Wrist Ship Supply and Champa Brothers Maldives Pvt Ltd, has opened a new showroom in Hulhumale. According to Prathiesh Kumar, Branch Manager, the aim of opening the outlet in Hulhumale is to facilitate the local and expatriate community living in Hulhumale with branded resort supply grade products at affordable prices. […]

Fushifaru Maldives to Reopen on 1 October 2020 with 14 New Water Villas

Fushifaru Maldives expects to re-open on 1st October 2020, with a fresh, new look. The property is currently undergoing an upgrade by adding fourteen more Water Villas to its portfolio. Located across the idyllic, aquamarine lagoon of the Indian Ocean, the new Water Villas will be divided into sunrise and sunset categories and eight of […]

WTTC warns country-wide border closures could seriously stall global economic recovery

Advises regional and local measures only to combat COVID-19 spikes Travel & Tourism sector will help power the global economic recovery The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned governments around the world that further country-wide border closures could seriously jeopardise global economic recovery.  In a press release issued on 22 July 2020, WTTC […]

BUNKING WITH THE BILLIONAIRES ON A BUDGET (Part 2)

Editor’s note: In the second segment of the two part series, Bruce Lynn looks at the non-resort options; Guesthouses and Liveabaords / Safari Vessels as options to stay in the Maldives as a tourist. You can read the first part on this link. Non-Resort Maldives Options; Guest Houses & Safari Vessels GUESTHOUSES  The Maldives tourist experience […]

Cheval Blanc Randheli Reopening on 15th August

Cheval Blanc Randheli has announced the resort will reopen on 15th August 2020. Located in Noonu Atoll, 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, and in the vicinity of the newly opened domestic airport on Maafaru, Cheval Blanc Randheli is one of the most exclusive properties in the country. With just 46 villas in […]

BEYYAA – Seeking Big Brother

THE NAME ‘BEYYAA’ is derived from the traditional Dhivehi meaning of “bro”. The Beyyaa is a unique character, a travelling, environmentally-conscious Maldivian, but best of all he is a storyteller. He tells the stories he seeks during his many travels and the tales he hears are whispered amongst the coconut palms. The world is facing […]

Velana International Airport

MACL Introduces Pandemic Related Disinfection and Decontamination Charges

Maldives Airports Company Limited, operators of Velana International Airport (VIA) has introduced new pandemic related disinfection and decontamination charges, effective from 15 July 2020. The announced charges include an Aircraft Disinfection Service (by aircraft type), Crew Disinfection Service and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) disinfection charge. According to a circular published by MACL on 15th July […]

Scubaspa’s New Private Charter Rates

Many visitors to Maldives are spoilt for choice. Although all visitors have access to great beaches, lagoons and seas, ways you can choose to experience the Maldives can vary widely based on whether you are staying on a resort, a yacht or a small hotel on an inhabited island. Yachts – liveaboards or safari boats […]

ROUF MALDIVES – Empowering Real Estate and Hospitality Industry with Innovative Solutions

After two years of setting up business in Singapore assisting in the implementation of co-living and co-working solutions,Rouf has launched its services in the Maldives. According to a press release issued by the company, Rouf’s mission in the Maldives is to  empower businesses with tailored and personalized co-living and co-working mentoring and to build smart […]

Island Apothecary introduces wellness wipes

Moisturizing wipes and wet towels have been commonly used among the general public as well as in luxury hotels. Island apothecary, in collaboration with Functional Botanicals, have further innovated this concept to introduce a “dry wipe” that serves the same and more purposes than wipes that are commonly available in the market. They are more […]

Tourist Arrival in Maldives

‘Naturally Isolated,’ Maldives Reopens Borders

After almost four months since the suspension of on-arrival tourist visas, Maldives tourism industry has reopened with enhanced precautionary measures against COVID-19. The first tourists arrived Wednesday morning, 15th July 2020,  onboard Qatar Airways that landed at the Velana International Airport (VIA).  Connecting from various countries, 107 foreigners and 24 Maldivians arrived on the first […]

Sun Siyam Resorts announces reopening dates

Sun Siyam Resorts, now comprising of The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, Sun Aqua Iru Veli and Olhuveli Beach & Spa in the Maldives and Sun Aqua Pasikudah in Sri Lanka, have announced reopening schedule for the properties managed by the group.  Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives, located in Male’ atoll, is […]

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