BBM Pears baby

Bestbuy Maldives Launches Pears Baby at Corporate Event

Bestbuy Maldives (Pvt) Ltd, provider of quality FMCG products in the Maldives, hosted a corporate iftar event for their Wholesale & Retail partners at Sea House Maldives.  The event launched Pears Baby, a brand from Unilever. Pears offers gentle and nourishing products like  soap, cream, cologne, oil, shampoo, and body wash specially formulated for infants […]

Maldives occupancy 2023

Maldives Experiences Healthy Occupancy This Year

According to data sourced by STR, A CoStar Group Company, the Maldives is experiencing healthy occupancy this year. Occupancy ranges between 70-80% on most nights. In the second half of february, occupancy exceeded 80% on multiple nights. Although business on the books is booming, it is slightly less than it was at the same period […]

Maldives achieves 600,000 arrivals

Maldives Achieves 600,000 Arrivals in 105 days

The Maldives received over 600,000 arrivals in the first 105 days of 2023. On April 15, 2023, 606, 395 tourist arrivals were recorded. Last year, 508,295 arrivals were recorded within the first 105 days of the year. Tourist arrivals in Maldives have increased 19.3% compared to the same period last year. The Maldives top 10 […]

Maldives Eid Getaways locals and WP holders

Eid Offers at Resorts for Locals and WP Holders

Celebrate Eid with a resort getaway! Hotelier Maldives identified five resorts offering special Eid packages for locals and work permit holders. The Eid packages include exclusive deals on transport, accommodation, dining, and recreational activities. Enjoy a memorable and rejuvenating vacation amidst Maldives’ breathtaking natural beauty and luxury amenities at a discounted rate. Grand Park Kodhipparu […]

#SearchSlowinSAMPA

Whale Shark Safari Operators Urged to #SearchSlowInSAMPA

A new awareness campaign by Maldives Whale Shark Research Program (MWSRP) urges whale shark safari operators to #SearchSlowInSAMPA. The campaign is a response to increased reports of some (not all) vessels exceeding the 10 knot speed limit imposed by EPA in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). Vessels speeding to whale shark encounters has […]

Kurumba Eid Packages

Kurumba Maldives Offering Special Eid Package

Kurumba Maldives is offering guests an Eid El Fitr exclusive package from 17- 30 April 2023. The end of Ramadan is an ideal time for a family getaway that perfectly balances fun and relaxation. Embrace togetherness with complimentary stays for children under 12 years old up on a bed & breakfast basis during Eid. Celebrate […]

Vote for Maldives World Travel Award Nominees until April 30, 2023

The 30th annual World Travel Awards is open for voting on Maldives nominations until April 30, 2023. The Maldives has a track record of success at WTA by bringing home the title of World’s Leading Destination three years in a row. The World Travel Awards gives awards at the country, regional and world level. The […]

Maagiri Maldives

Maagiri Hotel Celebrates 5th Anniversary

On April 12, 2023, Maagiri Hotel to celebrate its 5th anniversary. Marking a half-decade of prestigious hospitality in the capital city of Maldives. Maagiri is located in a prime location of Malé with easy access from Velana International airport. The hotel is an attractive destination for business, leisure, and family travelers. The hotel’s rooftop restaurant and […]

Villa Academy of Excellence

Villa Academy of Excellence, New Employee Development Program

 Villa Resorts recently unveiled its new employee development program, the Villa Academy of Excellence. The new program will equip Villa Resort team members with access to over 190,000 lessons from more than 130 content providers. The diverse content library has lessons on subjects, including leadership, technology, communication, customer service and sustainability. The Villa Academy of […]

RevPAR and ADR is Recovering Across the World

CBRE research on 2023 Global Hotels Outlook reports that RevPAR has recovered and should grow in most regions this year. The recovery of RevPAR is driven by pent-up demand, lifting of travel restrictions in Asia, and group travel trends. This year, hotel market fundamentals are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels with the normalization of […]

Lily International FHAM

Lily International Empowers Local Chefs as the Principal Sponsor of FHAM

Lily International has been a key sponsor of culinary exhibitions in the Maldives since their foundation, becoming principal sponsor for FHAM at its inception. Initially, the sponsorship was commercially driven, but with time, the sponsorship continued with the desire to empower Maldives’ rising chefs with opportunities to showcase and develop their talents. Food and Hospitality […]

International Kindness Movement Nika Island Resort

Nika Island Proclaimed as World’s First “Kind Island”

Nika Island Resort is proclaimed the world’s first “Kind Island” at a ceremony on April 2, 2023, by signing the Manifesto of the Kind Island. The manifesto consists of ten practices that point the way to kindness. Nika Island is part of the International Kindness Movement, a worldwide collective of over 300,000 people, organizations, companies […]

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