MVR 4b in resort lease rent penalties waived
A 2020 amendment to resort development regulations has resulted in the waiving of approximately MVR 4 billion in fines for non-payment of rent after the construction period’s expiration on leased islands designated for resort development. The amendment, which took effect in December 2020, reduced the penalty for non-payment of rent from 0.5% to 0.0493% for […]
Soneva Secret: New, ultra-bespoke resort concept from Soneva unveiled
Soneva, the world-leading sustainable resorts operator, has revealed the launch of the new, ultra-bespoke Soneva Secret. Located in Haa Dhaalu, the Maldives’ most remote atoll, the debut Soneva Secret 2024 will welcome its first guests on January 10, 2024. Thirty years in the making, the Soneva Secret resort concept builds upon Soneva’s experience at the […]
ELE | NA crowned Favourite Spa Brand at GlobalSpa Awards 2023
ELE | NA, a leading name in the wellness and spa industry, has announced its remarkable victory as the “Readers’ Choice – Favourite Spa Brand – Global” at the prestigious GlobalSpa Awards 2023. This coveted award recognises ELE | NA’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional spa experiences and its dedication to sustainable, conscious wellness practices […]
Permit fee for foreign cruise ships raised to $1,000
The Ministry of Tourism has announced an increase in the cruise permit fee for large foreign tourist vessels, which has been raised to USD 1,000 from the previous charge of USD 324. According to the latest amendment to the Regulation Governing Foreign Tourist Vessels Cruising and Harbouring in Maldivian Waters, foreign tourist vessels are now […]
Angsana Velavaru Maldives’ #SenseTheMoment: Vietnam’s acclaimed singer, travel blogger Quang Vinh
Vietnam’s acclaimed singer and top travel blogger, Quang Vinh, with an impressive following in both the music and travel realms, has embarked on an extraordinary “SenseTheMoment” escape to Angsana Velavaru, a breathtaking island resort in the virtually untouched South Nilandhe Atoll in the Maldives. Crowned as “Travel Blogger of the Year” during the 2022 Men […]
Exciting sports, well-being events at ROBINSON NOONU
ROBINSON NOONU, the premium resort on the Maldivian island Orivaru, is offering guests the chance to experience innovative concepts and practice them with experienced coaches and experts. The resort’s upcoming event weeks include the HOT IRON Event Week, Mindful METIME Event-Week, “BODY POSITIVITY”-Event, and “Your timeout” Yoga-Event. From October 16th to 21st, 2023, guests can […]
Sheraton Maldives welcomes World Tourism Day 2023 in a vibrant cultural celebration
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced its celebration of World Tourism Day which falls on September 27th, 2023. This year, the resort is taking the festivities to a whole new level, embracing the rich tapestry of global culture, and living the brand as the world’s gathering place. The day will kick off […]
Live well, travel well with Banyan Tree Group
Travelling has the power to transform perspectives. In unfamiliar surroundings, the ordinary becomes captivating, unlikely connections are forged, and discomfort awakens the senses to deeper insights. As travellers explore new destinations, they discover different parts of themselves, and open entirely new worlds. Showcasing an extraordinary array of offerings across its diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives celebrates World Manta Day with inaugural manta week
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives celebrates the annual World Manta Day (17 Sept) with the naming of a recently rescued Giant Oceanic Manta Ray, an award and a variety of guest activities for the resort’s inaugural Kandooma Manta Week. World Manta Day has been created to celebrate manta rays and to raise awareness of the […]
Coca-Cola Maldives and MOPA Make Waves in Ensuring ‘Trash Free Seas’
On September 16, 2023, millions of volunteers around the world will join the International Coastal Clean-up Day, a global movement to remove trash from beaches and waterways. But for Male’ Aerated Water Company (Coca-Cola Maldives), the local bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, and its partner, Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA), every day is a […]
Govt proposes Real Estate Tax to replace TGST on long-term resort villa rentals
The government has introduced an amendment to replace the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) with a real estate tax on long-term rentals of villas or rooms in Maldives resorts. The proposed tax change, outlined in an amendment to the Tourism Act, underwent its first reading in parliament on Wednesday. Under the amendment, a tourism […]
Set and glow at Kandima Maldives this festive season
Kandima Maldives, the game-changing island resort known for its fun-packed holiday and family-friendly offerings, has announced a lineup of anything but ordinary festive activities to celebrate the holiday season this year. Get ready for a glow up with the highly-anticipated “Holoworld,” which will transform the tropikal paradise into an iridescent dreamscape, glistening with holographic marvels […]
