Top 5 Travel Trends at ITB Berlin 2023
The ITB Berlin 2023 Convention returned after a three-year hiatus. The three-day convention is held at Messe Berlin on March 7-9. The convention is considered the travel industry’s leading think tank. Over 400 experts will share knowledge on the latest trends and challenges facing the tourism industry. This year’s motto “Mastering Transformation” celebrates the rebound […]
Exclusive: Maldivian Band SkyRock on New Single and Success
The Maldivian band SkyRock formed in 2017. The current lineup has been together for the last couple of years and consists of Insha on vocals, Faffu on vocals and rhythm guitar, Husen on keyboard, Inan on bass guitar, Faizan on drums and Zayaan as the lead guitarist. The band’s name was conceived on a beautiful […]
A Taste of Maldives at ITB Berlin
The bright tropical flavors of Maldives make an appearance at ITB Berlin. Visitors to the beautiful two-story Maldives stand can delight in a taste of Maldives. The flavor profile is fresh and tangy but is balanced with a mild sweetness. Maldivian cuisine emphasizes locally sourced ingredients. Coconut, fish, and starches are prepared in countless ways […]
JLL Named Leading Asia Pacific Hotels Investment Advisor for 12th Year
JLL has ranked as the leading hotel investment advisory firm in the Asia Pacific region for the 12th consecutive year. Data analysed and published by MSCI Real Capital Analytics (RCA) has confirmed that JLL advised on the most hotel transactions, as measured in dollar value, in Asia Pacific. Over the past 12 years, JLL completed […]
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Welcomes Wellness Practitioner Ranjith Saj
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo welcomes the wellness practitioner Ranjith Saj for an exclusive month-long residency with a dynamic program of treatments and workshops at Raffles Spa. Ranjith is an ancient Ayurveda Wellness Guru, specializing in crystal therapy, chakra, and body alignment and healing meditation. From March 12th, he will educate on simple techniques to create a […]
Maldives Makes a Splash at ITB Berlin 2023
The Maldives contingent showed up to the first day of ITB Berlin 2023 in a big way! After a three-year hiatus, ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, commenced today. The three-day convention is considered the travel industry’s leading think tank. Over 400 experts will share knowledge on the latest trends and challenges facing […]
Warner Music Acquires Rights for Manta Air Theme Song by The Kabans
Warner Music announced the acquisition of the distribution rights for “Wind Walker”, the theme song of Manta Air. The song is the first to be signed by Warner Music from the Maldives, a milestone event for the Maldivian music industry. The song – produced by Ahmed Fazeen (Faizan) & Ibrahim Shifau (Chippe), and lyrics by […]
How to Register a Spa in Maldives Under the New Regulations
The Maldives’ Government recently launched spa regulations by the name of “SPA (Registration and Operation) Regulations”. They were introduced and published in the government gazette on 21 February 2023. A week later, the government brought further updates to those regulations in the form of an amendment. All spas that are in operation prior to the […]
You & Me Maldives Celebrates 4th Anniversary
You & Me Maldives by The Cocoon Collection celebrated its 4th anniversary on March 1, 2023. The resort commemorated its opening date in a glimmering evening celebration. The event started with a sunset cocktail reception and anniversary cake-cutting, followed by a beach gala dinner accompanied by live performances by local and international talents. The celebrations […]
IREKS Master Baker Returns to Maldives with Pro Bono Trainings
IREKS Master Baker returns to Maldives to provide pro-bono demonstration and training to pastry chefs in resorts and HORECA institutions over two weeks. IREKS is one of the largest producers of high-quality baking ingredients worldwide. IREKS Master Baker, chef Steven Selvamuthu is a renowned chef from Malaysia, with over 35 years of experience in the culinary […]
State Collects USD 6.5 Million in Green Tax in January 2023
The Ministry of Finance has revealed the state collected USD 6.5 million (100.8 million MVR) in Green Tax in January 2023. This is a 4.7% increase from the same period last year. In January 2022, the state collected USD 6.2 million (MVR 95.2 million). In 2022, the Ministry of Finance disclosed that the state generated […]
Dhirham Travels and Chandling Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Dhirham Travels and Chandling Co. Pvt. Ltd. celebrated its 40th anniversary with a celebratory dinner on March 3, 2023 at Solite Restaurant in Malé. Awards were presented to valued employees and customers. A lively boduberu performance followed the award ceremony. Featured Image: Hussain Latheef, Managing Director of Dhirham Dhirham celebrated 40 years of serving the […]
