Maldives Winners of Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023
Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific announced the winners of the 2023 Luxury Awards. The category types vary by country. Maldives had seven categories: Resort, Resort Pools, Resort Spas, House Reef, Most Outrageous Villas, Resorts for Families and Resort General Managers. The T+L SEA team of editors and expert contributors selected the nominees, but the public […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Launches Carbon Free Menu
To celebrate World Environment Day, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa launched an innovative Carbon Free Menu to provide guests with an exceptional dining experience while minimizing ecological impact. Led by Executive Chef Riccardo Pinna, the resort’s culinary team takes great pride in offering guests the freshest and most environmentally conscious dining options. Featured Image: […]
Nova Maldives Welcomes Visiting Kung Fu Master Sifu Aniket
Nova Maldives is welcoming visiting practitioner and Kung Fu Master, Master Sifu Aniket from July 3-19, 2023. Master Sifu Aniket is an internationally acclaimed spiritual guide with a remarkable background. His path began with intense yogic austerities in the mountain ranges of Sahyadris and Himalayas in India. He then embarked on a profound spiritual expedition […]
India Replaces Russia as Maldives Top Source Market
India has overtaken Russia as Maldives top source market. As of June 3, 2023, Maldives has received 95,851 arrivals from India and 95,780 from Russia. India currently enjoys 11.7% market share. The arrival of spring and warmer weather, Russians may be less inclined to vacation in Maldives during the summer months. Russian travelers may also […]
Oman Air Resumes Flights to Maldives on June 24
Oman Air, the country’s national airline, is resuming flights to Maldives on June 24 for the summer season. Oman Air will fly to Maldives directly four times a week. Fares are starting from $385. Plan a weekend getaway or relaxing holiday with the following flight times: The airline is also increasing flights to destinations, including […]
Maldivian Young Chefs Win Bronze at Alen Thong Competition 2023
A team of six young Maldivian chefs won a bronze medal at the Alen Thong Golden Coffee Pot Challenge 2023. The event was held from May 28- 31, 2023 at the Emirates Salon Culinaire in Sharjah, UAE. The exclusive biennial competition brought together teams of young chefs from eight countries to showcase their culinary skills. […]
Exploring Maldives’ 4 Pillars of Sustainable Tourism
The Maldives 5th Tourism Master Plan’s (5MTP) vision for sustainable tourism is supported by four pillars; visitors, communities, workers, and businesses. The 5TMP is a framework that aims to position Maldives as a global leader in sustainable tourism. The master plan aims to continually develop a resilient and innovative tourism industry by identifying challenges and opportunities. […]
The Power of Learning and Development in Hospitality
Learning and Development (L&D) is an often overlooked but essential component of the hospitality industry. When implemented intentionally at the right moment, L&D can be a powerful tool to retain employees, improve guest satisfaction, and ultimately increase revenue. In the past decade, the conceptualization and approach of L&D in the hospitality industry has evolved, making […]
Perspective and Maldives Promotion House Announces Strategic Partnership and Appointment of Ali Naafiz as Editor of Hotelier Maldives
MALE, MALDIVES, June 1, 2023 — Perspective Pvt Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Naafiz as the Editor of Hotelier Maldives, following the strategic partnership with Maldives Promotion House Pvt Ltd, publisher of Maldives Insider. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the travel media landscape of the Maldives, as it brings […]
JOALI BEING Launches Wellness Program by Visiting Master Practitioners
JOLI BEING has announced its immersive wellbeing program curated by Master Practitioners to renew, uplift and inspire guests. The program will run until the end of the year with the Master Practitioners visiting at different times. The menu presents a hybrid of healing and restorative practices alongside alternative methods of therapy, such as Holographic Memory […]
Celebrate a Maldivian Inspired Eid al-Adha at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is hosting a curated program to celebrate Eid al-Adha from June 28 – July 3, 2023. The holiday program will give guests a taste of Maldivian culture. The celebrations begin with the resort’s signature Maldivian Night, serving tropical dishes fusing local ingredients, simple spices, and flavours from the north to […]
Are Tax Hikes Contributing to Declining Tourist Arrivals?
The Maldives has witnessed a decline in tourist arrivals in May, compared to the same period last year. Industry leaders are raising concerns that the recent increase in the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) may be contributing factor. According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, tourist arrivals in May fell by 5.7% […]
