Ministry of Tourism Amends Guidelines on Quarantine Duration
Following the rise in the number of cases, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) published a circular in the Government of Maldives Gazette to revise the Quarantine/ Isolation period effective from 13th January 2022. According to this publication, changes have been brought to the isolation period for those identified as a positive case of Covid-19 as […]
Adam Clive Lockwood Appointed Director of Culinary at Siyam World
Siyam World has appointed Chef Adam Clive Lockwood as its new director of culinary. Chef Adam will oversee the overall food and beverage department and craft innovative menus that reflects the resort’s 24hrs premium all-inclusive dining experiences. Chef Adam graduated from The University of Huddersfield in England and brings in over twenty-five years of experience in […]
Huvafen Fushi Welcomes Renowned Chef Andrey from Moscow
Huvafen Fushi welcomes celebrated Chef and famous restaurateur Andrey Korobyak from Moscow, who will be hosting two dinners at their signature restaurant SALT. Chef Andrey will delight guests with dishes inspired by Nordic and Asian cuisines, seamlessly combining it with the restaurants’ current offerings for two days on 18th and 22nd January 2022. Having worked […]
Maldives Government Seeks Bids to Develop and Operate Resorts
On 17 January, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) announced three islands to be leased as a cluster from Shaviyani Atoll Maldives. This announcement came as a revision to MoT’s initial Invitation for Bids (IFB) first published on 26 October 2021 welcoming investment opportunities for foreign and local investors interested in developing and operating a tourist […]
Milaidhoo Maldives Launches Megamoon for Valentine’s Day
More than just a holiday of blissful romance, the Milaidhoo megamoon includes a variety of unique experiences that are full of memorable moments that are private and intimate, individually created for each couple. The megamoon package can be available starting from February 2022 until the end of December 2022. On the morning of arrival, the […]
JOALI Maldives Silver Certified by EarthCheck
JOALI Maldives, the country’s first and only art immersive resort, has achieved Silver Certification from EarthCheck, the world’s leading business advisory group specializing in sustainability for the tourism industry. The resort is a passionate supporter of sustainability and is devoted to responsible luxury. It features an array of original, experiential works of art and dynamic […]
Kuda Villingili Maldives Conducts a Virtual Tour for German Speaking Industry Partners
Kuda Villingili Maldives adapted with the times to showcase the resort virtually for luxury travel agents and consultants from German-speaking markets. Over 60 partners joined the video call via Zoom on 12th of January 2022 to experience and assess the stunning new property. This is part of the strategic marketing and promotional activities planned for […]
Discover Freediving Meditation Underwater at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is excited to announce an exceptional freediving experience throughout the whole month of February. For the second year in a row, the resort is honored to host the world-famous underwater photographer and freediving instructor Bastien Soleil. Having left his native France, he spent years traveling extensively in Asia until he finally discovered […]
IATA figures show dip in demand for air travel around the world from 2019
The latest figures from IATA show that demand for air travel in November 2021, measured in revenue passenger-kilometres (RPKs), was down 47 per cent compared to November 2019 and 48.9 per cent in October 2019, according to a report in TNA News. International passenger demand in November was 60.5 per cent below November 2019, bettering […]
MMPRC invites Journalists from Japan for familiarization trip
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has invited several journalists from Japan to visit the Maldives on a familiarization (FAM) trip. The Japanese journalists arrived for the event conducted from 11th – 17th January 2022. This is the first FAM trip organized by MMPRC this year. The journalists from Japan consist of writers […]
Tourism Updates from the Maldives – December 2021
Maldives surpassed its annual tourist arrival target of 1.3 million arrivals in December 2021. There were twenty-three international scheduled airlines and five chartered airline operating to the country. Over 81 per cent of registered tourist accommodation facilities have resumed operations. A total of 164,279 tourists visited during December, totalling last year’s arrivals to 1,321,932 tourists. […]
Ida Ayu Nyoman Widiaptini Appointed Director of Spa at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has appointed Ida Ayu Nyoman Widiaptini as its new director of spa. Originally from Bali, Ida brings in more than twenty years of luxury spa experience to the role. An experienced spa leader and wellness expert, Ida will be responsible for bringing the resort’s holistic wellness program to life, including overseeing […]
