Maldives targets $6 billion in tourism revenue by 2027
Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives aims to increase annual tourism revenue to USD 6 billion by 2027, under the fifth tourism masterplan covering the period 2023 to 2027. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office on Wednesday, Thoriq shared updated statistics on the tourism sector and outlined government […]
Maldives to add 1,290 new tourism beds in 2025
Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has announced that 156 locations are currently under development for tourism across the Maldives, with 1,290 new beds expected to be added to the market this year. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office on Wednesday, the minister provided an update on the tourism sector and the ongoing […]
OBLU SELECT Lobigili, OBLU SELECT Sangeli, OBLU NATURE Helengeli receive British Airways Holidays accolade
It is a triple celebration at COLOURS OF OBLU, as not one but three of its stunning sister resorts have been honoured with the prestigious British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2024. British Airways Holidays is one of the UK’s leading tour operators, and prides itself on taking its customers’ holidays seriously. It uses […]
Crown & Champa Resorts appoints Vijaya Kumar as Group Director of Finance
Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR), one of the leading hospitality groups in the Maldives, has announced the appointment of Vijaya Kumar as the Group Director of Finance. A Certified Management Accountant (Australia) with over three decades of diverse industry experience, Vijaya brings a wealth of expertise in financial management, auditing, and strategic planning to the […]
Google Earth Day doodle features Maldives island
Google marked Earth Day on Tuesday with a special doodle highlighting selected natural landscapes from around the world, including a site from the Maldives. The doodle used satellite images to form the letters of the word “Google,” with each letter represented by a distinct geographical location. The capital “G” was illustrated using the uninhabited island […]
Jennifer Aniston eyes Maldives as dream getaway
Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has revealed that the Maldives tops her travel bucket list — a destination she’s eager to explore as she works through a lifelong fear of flying. In a recent interview with Travel + Leisure, the Emmy-winning actress said she dreams of visiting “white sandy beaches and clear, crystal blue water,” specifically […]
Visit Maldives to host Maldivian Evening 2025 in Dubai
Visit Maldives has announced the Maldivian Evening 2025, a prestigious event set to take place at the Theatre of Digital Art (TODA) in Dubai on April 28, 2025, from 19:00 to 23:00 on the sidelines of ATM 2025. Designed to showcase the Maldives as a multifaceted luxury destination, the event will offer a curated experience […]
Mark milestones castaway-style with Gili Lankanfushi’s Celebration Escapes
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury in the Maldives, invites guests to mark their biggest milestones with a series of ‘celebration escapes’ all year. Whether toasting an engagement, vow renewal, special birthday, new baby or anniversary, the Maldives’ original luxury eco-resort offers the ultimate array of shared experiences – from castaway dolphin […]
Teachers from 15 schools trained to champion sustainability through Fehi Madharusa Framework
Ministry of Education, the National Institute of Education (NIE), and Soneva Namoona has concluded a two-day Fehi Madharusa Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on Monday in Dharavandhoo, having brought together 42 teachers from 15 schools across Baa and Noonu Atolls. The workshop that aimed to empower educators with the skills and knowledge to implement the […]
Banyan Group publishes 2024 sustainability report featuring Angsana Velavaru
Banyan Group, a leader in sustainable hospitality, has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report—One Banyan, One Sustainable Future. The 19th edition reports on the Group’s advancements in driving action and impact across key environmental, social, and economic dimensions, reaffirming sustainability as a core foundation of its business. Guided by its founding mission and the belief that […]
SAii Lagoon Maldives records 2 Hilton Connie Awards in 3 years
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, has once again been honoured with the Connie Award – the highest distinction awarded by Hilton Worldwide. This marks the second time in just three years that SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton received this rare recognition, reaffirming its place among the very best within the global […]
One&Only Reethi Rah partners with world-renowned luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader
One&Only Reethi Rah, the all-villa private island resort, has announced an exciting partnership with world-renowned luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader. The resort will offer a selection of the celebrity-approved brand’s transformative treatments at its award-winning spa. A haven of quiet pampering nestled within a lush tropical garden, the One&Only Spa recently achieved a 5-star rating […]
