Joy Island Opening 1 September 2023
The Cocoon Collection’s third property in Maldives, Joy Island, will open on September 1, 2023. The butterfly shaped island is a 40 minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport in North Malé Atoll. The five-star resort has a contemporary design influenced by Maldivian heritage. The resort is home to 151 beach and over-water villas with […]
China Jumps to Maldives 7th Largest Source Market
China has overtaken France to become the Maldives 7th largest source market. As of April 25, 2023, the Maldives received 26,802 Chinese tourists. China currently enjoys 4.1% market share. Prior to the pandemic by the end of April, 2019, China was the Maldives’ largest source market, with 14.7% market share and 95,272 arrivals. Chinese tourists […]
DJ Bianca Gascoigne to Visit LUX* South Ari Atoll for Full Moon Pool Party
LUX* South Ari Atoll is hosting celebrity DJ Bianca Gascoigne on May 4-9, 2023, for extraordinary entertainment in the tropics. The UK DJ Bianca first appeared on TV screens in 2006 as a popular contestant of “Celebrity Love Island.” This started her series of television shows wins, including “Celebrity Gladiators” and “Celebrity Five Go to…” […]
South Korea Climbs to Maldives 10th Largest Source Market
On April 10, 2023, South Korea replaced Austria as the Maldives’ 10th largest source market. South Korea climbed to the leaderboard with 9,947 arrivals, comprising 1.7% market share. Historically, South Korea has been a significant source market for Maldives. In 2022, South Korea was the Maldives 9th largest market with 2.1% market share. In 2019, […]
Ultimate Summer Staycation Offer at Reethi Beach Resort
Reethi Beach Resort is offering guests an ultimate summer staycation! Bask in the sun, take a rejuvenating swim in the lagoon and indulge in a scrumptious high tea overlooking the Indian Ocean. The ultimate staycation provides guests with exclusive discounts on longer holidays. This summer let the swaying of coconut palms and the gentle lapping […]
Mirihi Island Resort Celebrates 20th Anniversary
This year, Mirihi Island Resort celebrates its 20 year anniversary of bringing luxury hospitality to the Maldives. In 2003, Swiss entrepreneur Amy Stierli and her business partner Hussain Afeef, Maldivian pioneer of tourism, opened Mirihi’s doors to guests to experience the tranquility of the Maldives. In 2018, the ownership of the resort was passed to […]
Maldives Identified as a Promising Destination for Property Investment
CBRE Thailand has identified Maldives as a promising destination for property investment. The Maldives is a market that has high growth potential and is currently under-supplied with predicted high returns. The destination has experienced a strong post-pandemic recovery by broadening the target tourist market. The growth and attraction of a wider range of tourists has […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Upgrades All Villas with Private Pools
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has completed an enhancement project to introduce private pools to all of the resort’s overwater and beach villas. This development is a response to increased demand from guests for luxurious accommodation with private facilities. Each private pool has been carefully designed to complement the natural surroundings of the resort, providing […]
Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels is Accommodation Partner for Coral Festival 2023
Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels is partnering with the Maldives Coral Institute as an official accommodation partner for the upcoming “Coral Festival 2023.” The festival will be held from April 28 to 30 at Maldives University Campus, Seenu Hithadhoo. Featured Image: Equator Village International coral experts and scientists visiting the festival will be staying at Equator […]
Baglioni Resort Maldives is Now Luxury All-Inclusive
Baglioni Resort Maldives is the epitome of barefoot luxury with Italian grace. The 5-star hideaway is on the island of Maagau in Dhaalu Atoll. Baglioni Resort Maldives pairs Italian elegance with the tropical natural beauty, turquoise waters, and velvet-smooth white sands of the Indian Ocean. The property boasts 85 villas and a 360-degree house reef […]
Executive Chef Farish Mukthar Becomes a Member of the World Master Chef Society
Reethi Beach Resort’s Executive Chef Farish Mukthar is a Certified Master Chef from the prestigious World Master Chef Society. Chef Farish has almost 20 years of experience creating unique and delicious dishes that showcase the flavors of the Maldives. His innovative approach blends traditional Maldivian ingredients with modern techniques and global influences. Chef Farish believes […]
Maldives’ ADR Ranks Among Top 5 Globally
For the year to date period of February 2023, Maldives’ average daily rate (ADR) is ranked 5th highest globally. All the destinations within the top 5 are waterfront or island destinations. Saint Barthélemy recorded the highest ADR followed by Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, Antigua and Barbuda and the Maldives. The Maldives’ ADR dramatically peaked during […]
