ITF Asia to be held in Maldives on April 22-24, 2024
International Travel Fair (ITF) Asia is a new travel and tourism exhibition aimed at bringing exhibitors, buyers and trade visitors together. The exhibition will be aptly held in the pristine Maldives, the world’s leading destination for the past three years. The three-day exhibition will take place on April 22-24, 2024 at Hulhumale Central Park. ITF […]
Chef Adam Schihab Publishes Second Cookbook, The Islander Chef Global
The Islander Chef Global is an illustrated cookbook written by Maldivian Chef, Adam Schihab. The cookbook has over 250 recipes Chef Adam has collected from working around the world. It also features special dishes from ten renowned international chefs. The cookbook was officially launched by the Maldivian ambassador on March 7, 2023 at the Maldivian […]
8 Resorts with Egg-citing Easter Programs
Easter in Maldives is just around the corner, with many resorts offering a special festive program of thematic activities. Enjoy tropical egg hunts on the beach, performances and gastronomic experiences for a lovely Easter holiday in Maldives. Hotelier Maldives identified eight resorts with egg-cellent Easter events and activities. The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Featured Image: […]
Census Reveals Resorts May Struggle to Maintain Local Staff Quotas
The 2022 provisional Maldives Population and Housing Census results reveal that 70% of resort island residents are foreigners. The total recorded resident population of resort islands is 52,396, comprising 15,687 Maldivians and 36,707 foreigners. The census defines resident population as the population who have been living in Maldives for more than one year or intend […]
Batik Air Malaysia to Fly Daily to Maldives Via Colombo from May 12
Batik Air Malaysia will begin flying daily to the Maldives via Sri Lanka from May 12, 2023. This is the first time Batik Air Malaysia will operated flights to Maldives. Prior to the pandemic, the airline flew to Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2020. Bookings can already be made online. The flight-time from Malaysia to […]
White Tern Residence Serviced Suites, A Beachfront Home Away from Home
White Tern Residence offers luxurious serviced suites along the finest stretch of beachfront in Hulhumale, Maldives. The chic accommodation option recently opened its doors to provide guests unparalleled comfort, privacy and oceanfront views in the Greater Malé area. White Tern Residence is home to two types of open concept suites, Ocean View Suites and Deluxe […]
Cybersecurity Job Demand in Global Tourism Industry up 54% Last Year
With increased digitization, the travel and tourism industry must strengthen its cybersecurity to protect the data of both operators and guests. The awareness and urgency of cybersecurity within the industry is evident by the increased demand for cybersecurity professionals. Last year, cybersecurity job listings in the global travel industry rose 54% year on year, according […]
Skin Candy Launches First Wellness Training Academy in Maldives
Skin Candy Maldives, with the support of Elena Spa, launches the Maldives’ first Wellness Training Academy aimed at educating and empowering wellness therapists in the island nation. Opening in May, the academy will certify therapists at the International CITBAC level, the gold standard in the spa and wellness industry. Graduates will be able to enter […]
Nammos Hotels & Resorts to Open Property in Maldives in 2025
Nammos Hotels & Resort is the newest addition to Nammos World and is a joint venture between Alpha Dhabi and Monterock International. Nammos Hotels & Resorts is anticipating to open a property in Maldives in 2025. Nammos Resort Maldives will embody Nammos’ signature Mykonian hospitality. Nammos began as a beach tavern in Mykonos 20 years ago. […]
Maldives Tourist Arrivals Surpass 500,000
Tourist arrivals surpassed 500,000, with 500,597 arrivals recorded on March 26, 2023. Maldives has seen a 22.21% increase in tourist arrivals compared to the same period last year. This year, the government projected over 1.8 million tourists to travel to the Maldives. In less than three months, 28% of this target has already been met. […]
Flynas to Fly 3 Flights a Week to Maldives from June 20
Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, will begin flights to Maldives from Riyadh on June 20, 2023. The new route will depart from King Khalid International Airport three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 00:05 GMT+3. The flights will arrive at Velana International Airport at 8:00 GMT+5. The return flight departs from Velana […]
Younger Luxury Travelers More Likely to Use Travel Agents
Maldivian travel agents may have to focus and shift marketing to attract younger generations. A recent report by flywire revealed that younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials, (63%) are more likely to use travel agents to book trips compared to Gen X (54%) and Boomers (45%). The survey found 67% could not imagine traveling without […]
