Dhiraagu Confirmed as Title Sponsor of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Telecommunications service provider Dhiraagu has signed the title sponsor agreement with Perspective Pvt Ltd, the publishers of Hotelier Maldives and organiser of the annual GM Forum; branding the event ‘Dhiraagu Presents Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2018.’ The third edition of the GM Forum will take place on 18th April 2018 at the first resort to […]

Abdulla Ghiyas, President of MATATO, named 2018 PATA Face of the Future

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Abdulla Ghiyas, President of the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has been named the 2018 PATA Face of the Future. This is the most prestigious honour open to young tourism professionals in the Asia Pacific region. In a press release, Dr Mario Hardy, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), said, “I would like […]

Beauty and Wellness with Katrina Valente at St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Katrina Valente is an internationally acclaimed beauty and facial consultant. A master practitioner of aromatherapy, reflexology, colour and crystal therapy, reiki and pranic healing, Katrina spent the last two decades in Dubai providing her holistic beauty treatments with the philosophy that beauty radiates from the inside out. This April, she will be bringing a range […]

Singapore Airlines unveils new generation of regional cabin products

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines (SIA) today unveiled the next generation of regional cabin products, fitted on its new Boeing 787-10 fleet, which, the company says will redefine travel on flights up to eight hours. The new cabin products feature fully-flat beds and direct aisle access for all Business Class customers, ergonomically-designed contour backrests with six-way adjustable […]

Meeru Island Resort & Spa wins prestigious TUI HOLLY AWARD 2018

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Meeru Island Resort & Spa grabbed the prestigious TUI HOLLY AWARD 2018 at ITB 2018 which was held in Berlin, Germany from 7 to 11 March 2018, Meeru was acknowledged of being among the top three hotels worldwide in TUI’s long-haul destinations. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18168″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a press release, Meeru’s General Manager, Walter […]

Strong Hotel Revenue Growth Predicted for Asia-Pacific in 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives – March 2018 – A survey of 100 leading hospitality industry professionals from across the Maldives and the wider Asian region has predicted a positive outlook for the regional hotel sector in 2018, with 61 percent of respondents forecasting 10 percent or more revenue growth in the year to come. The ‘APAC Hotel Market […]

Singapore Airlines Takes Delivery Of World’s First Boeing 787-10

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 from Boeing’s production facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. SIA is the world’s first airline to take delivery of Boeing’s newest aircraft variant, which is due to enter commercial service next month. The aircraft – the first of 49 787-10s that SIA has on […]

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Offers New White Platinum Plan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With its new extensive White Platinum Plan, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa caters to the needs of all visitors, from transfers to culinary delights, fine drinks, and experiences around the resort. Upon arrival at the airport, the Hideaway team warmly welcomes you and takes you by speedboat to the island of Dhonakulhi. On-site for the […]

SilkAir to increase frequency to Maldives by four additional flights

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, announces that it will be operating four additional weekly flights to the Maldives starting March 27. With the additional flights, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will fly a combined total of 18 weekly flights to the Maldives. SilkAir launched its inaugural flight to the Maldives in October 2015, starting […]

Soneva to introduce the world’s first fully sustainable surfing programme

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Renowned luxury resort operator, Soneva, has announced its plan to introduce “Soneva Surf”, the world’s first fully sustainable surf programme in May 2018. The launch is planned on the first day of the surfing season, which extends from May to October. As Maldives has become a well-known surfing destination, the programme will tap into the […]

Visit Nature’s Playground by Private Jet

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands are now accessible via private jets as Dhaalu Airport is now open to serving, 24 hours a day. Just a 10-minute speedboat ride away from the airport lies Nature’s Playground, a private emerald resort that is composed of overwater pool villas fanning out over the vast lagoon. Dubbed ‘The Crescent’, the villas […]

Asia Prestige Management (APM) to invest in Maldives Resort

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After securing Ranveli Island Resort in December 2017, Asia Prestige Management (APM) is rebranding the resort as Zazz Island Resort. The acquisition is part of APM’s strategy to expand into key Asian markets and to strengthen the presence of their brand, Zazz. Located in South Ari Atoll and just 25 minutes away from Velana International […]

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