Tourism Investment Opportunities Highlighted in Virtual Forum
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the advent of tourism, nineteen new Maldivian virgin islands have been opened to foreign investment. This news was shared by Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom on Thursday 10th February 2020 at a Virtual Webinar on Opportunities for Tourist Resorts Development in the Maldives and attended by ambassadors. “Today’s forum is […]
Maldivian Partners with Emirates Airlines
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives, to explore codeshare, interline, and joint holiday package opportunities. The two carriers are reviewing a codeshare agreement that will enable Emirates’ customers to conveniently book and connect from Male’ to more than fifteen domestic destinations and the international destinations served by […]
Hilton Titled Most Valuable Hotel Brand by Brand Finance
Brand Finance has named Hilton the world’s most valuable hotel brand in its 2022 Global 500 Report. Hilton led both the hotel and broader tourism sector with a brand value of USD12 billion, an increase of 58 per cent compared to pre-pandemic valuation. “Now that lockdown rules have eased in most countries, the tourism sector has seen […]
Coco Bodu Hithi Welcomes Chef Skye Gyngell as February’s Visiting Chef
Coco Bodu Hithi welcomes Chef Skye Gyngell as part of the resort’s ongoing signature Chef Residency programme, Savour. Australian Chef Skye Gyngell is one of Britain’s most respected and acclaimed chefs, most recently having been named Female Chef of the Year by Square Meal. Skye is chef patron at the well-known restaurant, Spring at Somerset […]
THE OZEN COLLECTION Begins a Year of Wellness
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO have curated a year filled with meaningful wellness activities for guests. The resorts are hosting a series of wellness practitioners as well as conducting weekly wellness activities at ELENA Elements Of Nature spa and wellness centre. ELENA Elements Of Nature is inspired by the elemental energies – Wood, […]
Top Job Vacancies of the Week in Maldives Hospitality Industry
Director of Talent & Culture – Constance Halaveli Constance Hotels & Resorts is hiring a skilled professional to join the Halaveli team as director of talent & culture. Key Duties The director of talent & culture supervises and provides consultation to the Management on strategic plans, team member’s acquisition, retention & development, compensation, benefits, budget, labour […]
Savaadheeththa Dhathuru Set Sail to Journey through the Maldives
‘Savaadheeththa Dhathuru’ yacht rally organised by the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) commenced on 5th February 2022 from HA. Hoarafushi, the most northern atoll of the country. The rally will take a course of three weeks to reach the end point in Baa Atoll, depicting the voyage of Boduthakurufaanu, one of the most revered […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Soneva Fushi Brings Jaipur Literature Festival to the Maldives Soneva has partnered with Teamwork Arts, producer of the iconic Jaipur Literature Festival, to bring JLF to Soneva Fushi. Starting from March 13 to 22, the event is spread over ten days and two weekends and will be held at stunning locations across the island. JLF […]
Fairmont Maldives Launches State-of-the-art Sustainability Lab
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has unveiled the latest in a series of pioneering environmental projects – the Sustainability Lab. This new project will turn plastic waste into bespoke souvenirs and unique products, educate guests and empower local communities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on 3rd February 2022 at the resort. The event was attended […]
Maldives Government Targets 1.6 Million Tourist Arrivals for 2022
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that the Maldives expects 1.6 million tourist arrivals this year. Delivering his annual presidential address to the Maldives’ parliament on 3 February 2022, President Solih addressed the positive performance of the tourism industry in 2021. The Maldives had exceeded the initial target of one million arrivals. He also stated […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Introduces The Signature Collection by Hideaway
On the 33-hectare five star island, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has opened nine new extravagant villas that redefine secluded and barefoot luxury in the Maldives. The Signature Collection by Hideaway was officially launched on 4 February 2022, inviting guests to experience the unique concept- ‘resort in a resort’. The ultra-luxurious villas are situated on […]
Tourism Updates from the Maldives – January 2022
Maldives welcomes over 109,000 tourists in the first month of 2022, a 48 per cent increase compared to the same period of 2021. There are thirty-three international airlines operating to the country and over 81 per cent of the registered tourist facilities have reopened. As of 27 January 2022, there have been 109,842 tourist arrivals, […]
