Maldivian Aero to Suspend Night Flights from Hanimaadhoo Airport
From March 1, 2023, all Maldivian flights scheduled from 20:00 hrs and 8:00 hrs from Hanimaadhoo Airport will be temporarily suspended. All flights between Hanimaadhoo and Trivandrum, India are also suspended indefinitely. The flight suspensions are due to the expansion project of Hanimaadhoo International Airport. The construction work will take place between 8 PM and […]
30% Increase in Tourist Arrivals in January 2023 Compared to 2022
Tourist arrivals in January 2023 see a 30.9% increase compared to 2022. In January, there were 178,159 arrivals compared to 136,146 arrivals in January 2022. Arrivals this year are nearly double than January 2021 with 94,261 arrivals. The growth indicates a strong post COVID-19 recovery for the industry. The top three markets are Russia, India […]
Villa Air Unveils New Livery Inspired by Maldivian Nature
Villa Air unveils a new livery to its fleet. The livery captures a Maldivian essence with a beautiful bright blue and green hues inspired by the turquoise lagoons and lush island greenery. The spotted pattern draws inspiration from majestic whale sharks. On October 1, 2011, Villa Air began operations. Villa Airport in Maamigili, the first […]
Coco Bodu Hithi Welcomes Relaxation Officer Dr. Audrey Tang
Coco Bodu Hithi will welcome their first Relaxation Officer, Dr. Audrey Tang this February. Dr. Audrey Tang is a Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society), and an award-winning business author with a focus on practical tools for wellbeing. She will take up her residency at Coco Bodu Hithi resort from 11 to 15 February. “Everyone deserves […]
Shafraz Hafiz to Speak at International Hotel Technology Forum 2023
Renowned Maldivian digital media professional Mohamed Shafraz Hafiz will speak at the International Hotel Technology Forum 2023. The 20th anniversary of the forum will be held in Vienna on 28 – 30 March, 2023. Shafraz will speak on the topic: Chasing travellers: A post-pandemic guide on how Maldives Hotels recreated awareness. Shafraz is the Director […]
Sun Siyam Resorts Appoints Deepak Booneady as CEO
Sun Siyam Resorts announced the promotion of Mr. Deepak Booneady from Vice President of Commercial to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As CEO, Deepak will oversee the overall operation of the company, work closely with the group general manager, the resort management teams, as well as with the head office board of directors to create, communicate, […]
CROSSROADS Maldives Offering Free Transfers for Valentine’s Day Week
CROSSROADS Maldives announced it is offering complimentary boat transfers from February 9th to 15th. For the week of Valentines Day, CROSSROADS is offering many exciting activities including music performances, pool parties, a traffic light party, magician shows, DJ dance parties and romantic dinner packages. The complimentary transfer will allow visitors to take advantage of the […]
5 Uniquely Romantic Experiences to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Maldives
Maldives is the perfect destination to celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the holiday with a backdrop of stunning sunsets, soft waves and towering palms. Every day in the Maldives is romantic with exquisite dining and rejuvenating wellness treatments. But make Valentine’s Day in Maldives extra special this year with these five uniquely romantic […]
New Menu Unveiled at PEAK Restaurant-Maagiri Hotel
Maagiri Hotel unveiled a new menu for PEAK rooftop restaurant. To commence this, the hotel held a food tasting event on the 25th of January 2023.The evening welcomed local food critics and bloggers to enjoy a selection of freshly made dishes on the new menu along with soothing live music playing in the background. PEAK […]
3 Tips for Hotels to Drive Direct Business
Online travel agencies (OTAs) dominate the market when it comes to spending power on research and hotel marketing. Some hotels come to derive most or all of their business from third-party entities. While they can have an important role to play in business generation, you must ensure to have a well-balanced business mix between all […]
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa to Develop One of Maldives’ Largest Floating Solar Parks
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa has signed an agreement with Swimsol to construct a floating solar park. When the solar park opens in 2024, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa will operate with one of the lowest carbon footprints in Maldives. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is a pioneer in sustainable tourism. The solar park is […]
Mastercard Launches Priceless Maldives
Mastercard launched its exclusive Priceless program in the Maldives. The launch event was attended by Maldives’ Minister of Tourism and other key officials from the Ministry, senior representatives from hotels, resorts, tour operators and other industry stakeholders alongside the Mastercard leadership team. The Maldives is the latest destination in South Asia to join Mastercard’s coveted […]
