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 […]
‘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 […]
Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Reopening on 1st August
Coco Collection has announced that the two resorts operated by the brand; Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, will reopen to guests on August 1st, 2020. The islands have enhanced their already rigorous cleaning and disinfecting protocols for the reopening to ensure the health and safety of all guests. These new operational standards […]
Tentative Schedule for Maldives Resort Reopenings (Update)
The Maldives Ministry of Tourism has published a tentative schedule of resort reopenings. A note that accompanies the list says that the properties themselves proposed the dates. While 8 resorts – with a total of 683 rooms and 1386 beds – are listed as already operational, others are listed as opening on various dates in […]
BUNKING WITH THE BILLIONAIRES ON A BUDGET (Part 1)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Editor’s note: In a two part series, Maldives’ aficionado Bruce Lynn gives insights into how you can have a great time in the Maldives but on a tight budget. The paradise of the Maldives is on almost everyone’s fantasy bucket list, but too many are scared away by wallet-busting prices. Yes, super-deluxe 5-plus star properties […]
MACL Appoints New CEO and MD
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has appointed Gordon Andrew Stewart as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company. Stewart is a British national with over 30 years of international management experience in Aviation and transportation industry across Europe, MENA, Asia and North America, including 20 years at Executive and Board Level. […]
Sun Bum Sunscreen: Bottling Summer
Whether you’re cooling off from the beach or packing for a long summer vacation, Sun Bum products cater to every sun lover’s needs. Launched in 2010, Sun Bum caters to the environmentally conscious individual who cares about their impact on the world. With offices in Coco Beach, Florida and Encinitas, California, the company ensures all […]
Astrabon Launches Credit Scheme for Resorts
The exclusive distributor in the Maldives for several established brands of cutlery and kitchen utensils and equipment, Astrabon Pvt Ltd is offering up to 3 months credit for resorts and guest houses starting operations after the shutdown of the economy due to COVID-19. The offer is also open to liveaboard operators. Commenting on the scheme, […]
