SOUL announces full festival programme for Maldives debut
SOUL has published its captivating festival programme of insightful talks, guided wellness sessions and hands-on treatments, featuring a global line-up of visionaries, thought leaders and wellness pioneers to the Maldives from September 29 to October 8, 2023. A partnership by pioneering hospitality brand Soneva and international wellness enterprise ORGANIC INDIA, the intimate festival will be […]
Maldivian increases flights to Madivaru, Maafaru airports
In response to growing demand, national carrier Maldivian has announced its decision to increase the number of flights to Lh. Madivaru and N. Maafaru airports. Effective from July 20, the airline will operate an additional daily flight to both destinations, aiming to enhance connectivity and cater to the rising passenger requirements. Currently, Maldivian operates a […]
Pulse Hotels partners with dnata to represent growing Maldives portfolio in GCC
dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, is partnering with the Maldives’ Pulse Hotels & Resorts to bring its unique and expanding portfolio of properties across the Indian Ocean archipelago closer to the region’s traveller base. dnata Representation Services will become Pulse Hotels & Resorts’ exclusive sales and marketing representative in […]
Seaside Finolhu Maldives appoints Jean Francois Richard as Director of Sales and Marketing
Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll has announced the appointment of Jean Francois Richard as the luxury Maldivian resort’s new Director of Sales and Marketing. Jean Francois will be responsible for leading and further improving all aspects of the Sales and Marketing Team. Jean Francois joins Finolhu from Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare, where he also held […]
Fairmont Maldives welcomes Valentina Sobeshchuk as Director of Sales & Marketing
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi has announced the appointment of Valentina Sobeshchuk as the resort’s new Director of Sales & Marketing. Having worked in the Sales and Marketing departments of some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, Valentina brings with her a strong foundation of dynamic and result-driven hospitality experience with a deep […]
NH Collection’s debut Maldives property marks brand’s first expansion out of urban locations
Minor Hotels, an owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of over 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries, has announced the NH Collection brand’s Maldivian debut with NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort. The resort, slated to join the portfolio in August this year, will be the NH Collection brand’s first property outside of an […]
Maldives crowned top island destination in Asia
In a resounding victory, the Maldives has been crowned the winner of the prestigious top award in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Renowned for its palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters, and powdery soft sand, the Maldives has captured the hearts of travel enthusiasts around the globe. Over 165,000 Travel + Leisure readers participated […]
$42.4m contract awarded to reclaim land for 3 regional airports
Capital Marine and Civil Construction Company (CMCCC), a leading Sri Lankan construction company, has secured a lucrative project to reclaim land for airport development in three islands. The agreement, valued at USD 42.4 million, was officially signed on Wednesday between CMCCC’s Managing Director, Sevaraja Manivannan, and Fathimath Shana Farooq, the Director General of the Planning […]
Vakkaru Reserve defends Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for third time
Vakkaru Maldives has announced that its wine cellar, Vakkaru Reserve, has once again been recognised by the esteemed Wine Spectator magazine with the Best of Award of Excellence for 2023. This honour marks the third time the island sanctuary’s cellar has earned this prestigious title, further solidifying its position as a leading destination for wine […]
Minor acquires Amari Havodda Maldives, to reopen under NH Hotels brand
Minor International, a leading global hospitality and lifestyle conglomerate, and its financial partner Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has acquired Amari Havodda Maldives, with plans to reopen the resort under its NH Hotels brand. JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group advised Crystal Plaza Resorts on the sale to the Minor International and ADFD consortium, marking […]
Cinnamon Hotels’ Maldives resorts achieve Travelife Gold Certification
Recognising the importance of sustainable tourism in preserving the beauty of destinations for future generations, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives has made it their mission to minimise environmental impacts across energy, water, waste, wastewater, hazardous substances, and biodiversity. All Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in Malidives: Cinnamon Vellifushi Maldives, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, Cinnamon Hakuraa Hurra Maldives, […]
Dinner under the stars with citizen astronaut Sara Sabry at COMO Cocoa Island
Luxury lifestyle resort COMO Cocoa Island will be hosting a dinner under the stars with citizen astronaut Sara Sabry, the first Arab woman in space. This event will be the culmination of a series of Space Camps at the COMO Hotels and Resorts’ island properties in Thailand, Bali and the Maldives for young explorers. Taking […]
