Ooredoo Maldives named as Digital Partner for Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2023
Hotelier Maldives, the leading tourism and hospitality publication in Maldives, and Ooredoo Maldives, the leading telecommunications service provider in the Maldives, today announced the signing of Ooredoo Maldives as the Digital Partner for the prestigious General Managers (GM) Forum 2023. The event, organised by Hotelier Maldives’ publisher Perspective Pvt. Ltd. is set to take place […]
Unwind, recharge at Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island’s Wellness Weekend
As the World Wellness Weekend 2023 draws near, Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island, the blissful all-villa resort under Jumeirah Group, is poised to present an array of invigorating activities and experiences curated to elevate the well-being of its cherished guests, nurturing both body and soul. Friday, September 15 Kickstart the weekend with Sandbank Dynamic Fitness, an […]
Travel Trade Maldives 2024 to take place on Aug 21-22
Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) has announced the dates for TTM Maldives 2024 are set for August 21-22, 2024. This year’s event began with the TTM Connect meetings that took place from August 22-23 at the Meerumaa Events Conference Facility. The event attracted over 1000 travel trade professionals and more than 100 hoteliers, where over 3000 […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives crowned Best Diving Resort
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been awarded ‘Best Diving Resort’ in the Maldives at the 2023 TTM Awards. Located in the South Male atoll, the natural, private island resort is well known for its easy access to some of the Top 10 dive sites in the Maldives just minutes away. Among them, the famous […]
Maldives Instant Payment System “Favara” revolutionizes financial landscape as three banks join the innovation wave
The Maldives financial sector has taken a significant leap towards digital transformation with the official inauguration of the Maldives Instant Payment System, “Favara.” In a momentous ceremony on August 26, 2023, Vice President Faisal Naseem launched the pioneering payment system, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the nation’s financial infrastructure. The inception of the Favara payment […]
Govt formally offloads stake in Shangri-La Villingili Resort
The Maldivian government has formally divested its 30% ownership in Addu Investment Pvt Ltd, the operator of the Shangri-La Villingili Resort, which had been shuttered since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The Shangri-La resort, inaugurated in 2009, was forced to close its doors due to the pandemic and has remained inactive ever […]
MATATO urges presidential candidates to address impending debt crisis with fiscal responsibility
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) today raised its concerns to the candidates vying for the upcoming presidential elections in the Maldives. As the nation grapples with a growing debt crisis, MATATO emphasizes the pressing need for responsible fiscal policies and a clear focus on the well-being of the economy and […]
Joel Parkinson claims historic win at Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy
Joel Parkinson has made history by becoming the first surfer to win all three rounds and the grand final of the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. The Australian surfer put on a masterclass in wave selection and execution, scoring a perfect 10 in each of his heats to take the overall title. Parkinson faced […]
Embark on a transformative COMO Journey with visiting practitioner Julian Eymann at COMO Cocoa Island
Embark on a COMO Journey at luxury lifestyle resort COMO Cocoa Island from October 1st to November 30th 2023 with visiting practitioner, Julian Eymann as he guides guests through a series of wellness experiences. Consisting of various therapies and a conversation in which you can learn more about trigger-point therapy, this journey will transform your […]
Muizz vows mechanism to keep foreign business revenue in domestic banking system
Dr Mohamed Muizz, the PPM-PNC presidential candidate, assured his commitment on Sunday to institute a method ensuring a portion of the dollar revenue stemming from foreign investor-owned businesses will be funnelled into the local banking system. Muizz, currently campaigning in Gaafu Dhaal Atoll and vying for the main opposition in the September 9 presidential election, […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli to host gastronomic extravaganza with Celebrity Chef Mirko Zago
Sun Siyam Iru Veli, Maldives welcomes renowned culinary master, Mirko Zago, Executive Chef of Onest, Aist, Bro&N, and La Fabbrica restaurants in Russia, from 29th of October until 6th of November 2023, as part of the resorts’ ongoing exclusive celebrity chef residencies. Throughout his tenure at Sun Siyam Iru Veli, visitors can anticipate an unmatched […]
Vistara to offer direct daily flights to Maldives from Oct 1
Full-service carrier Vistara said on Saturday it will increase operations in Male by offering direct daily flights to and from Delhi, starting October 1. Vistara, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate an A320neo aircraft in a three-class configuration on the route, enhancing connectivity between India and the Maldives, according […]
