Mirihi 20 Anniversary

Mirihi Island Resort Celebrates 20th Anniversary

This year, Mirihi Island Resort celebrates its 20 year anniversary of bringing luxury hospitality to the Maldives. In 2003, Swiss entrepreneur Amy Stierli and her business partner Hussain Afeef, Maldivian pioneer of tourism, opened Mirihi’s doors to guests to experience the tranquility of the Maldives. In 2018, the ownership of the resort was passed to […]

Maldives property investment

Maldives Identified as a Promising Destination for Property Investment

CBRE Thailand has identified Maldives as a promising destination for property investment. The Maldives is a market that has high growth potential and is currently under-supplied with predicted high returns. The destination has experienced a strong post-pandemic recovery by broadening the target tourist market. The growth and attraction of a wider range of tourists has […]

Westin Maldives Villa Pools

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Upgrades All Villas with Private Pools

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has completed an enhancement project to introduce private pools to all of the resort’s overwater and beach villas. This development is a response to increased demand from guests for luxurious accommodation with private facilities. Each private pool has been carefully designed to complement the natural surroundings of the resort, providing […]

Equator Village Coral Festival

Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels is Accommodation Partner for Coral Festival 2023

Kaimoo Resorts and Hotels is partnering with the Maldives Coral Institute as an official accommodation partner for the upcoming “Coral Festival 2023.” The festival will be held from April 28 to 30 at Maldives University Campus, Seenu Hithadhoo. Featured Image: Equator Village  International coral experts and scientists visiting the festival will be staying at Equator […]

Baglioni Maldives Luxury All Inclusive

Baglioni Resort Maldives is Now Luxury All-Inclusive

Baglioni Resort Maldives is the epitome of barefoot luxury with Italian grace. The 5-star hideaway is on the island of Maagau in Dhaalu Atoll. Baglioni Resort Maldives pairs Italian elegance with the tropical natural beauty, turquoise waters, and velvet-smooth white sands of the Indian Ocean. The property boasts 85 villas and a 360-degree house reef […]

Chef Farish Maldives

Executive Chef Farish Mukthar Becomes a Member of the World Master Chef Society

Reethi Beach Resort’s Executive Chef Farish Mukthar is a Certified Master Chef from the prestigious World Master Chef Society. Chef Farish has almost 20 years of experience creating unique and delicious dishes that showcase the flavors of the Maldives. His innovative approach blends traditional Maldivian ingredients with modern techniques and global influences. Chef Farish believes […]

Maldives ADR 2023

Maldives’ ADR Ranks Among Top 5 Globally 

For the year to date period of February 2023, Maldives’ average daily rate (ADR) is ranked 5th highest globally. All the destinations within the top 5 are waterfront or island destinations. Saint Barthélemy recorded the highest ADR followed by Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, Antigua and Barbuda and the Maldives. The Maldives’ ADR dramatically peaked during […]

BBM Pears baby

Bestbuy Maldives Launches Pears Baby at Corporate Event

Bestbuy Maldives (Pvt) Ltd, provider of quality FMCG products in the Maldives, hosted a corporate iftar event for their Wholesale & Retail partners at Sea House Maldives.  The event launched Pears Baby, a brand from Unilever. Pears offers gentle and nourishing products like  soap, cream, cologne, oil, shampoo, and body wash specially formulated for infants […]

Maldives occupancy 2023

Maldives Experiences Healthy Occupancy This Year

According to data sourced by STR, A CoStar Group Company, the Maldives is experiencing healthy occupancy this year. Occupancy ranges between 70-80% on most nights. In the second half of february, occupancy exceeded 80% on multiple nights. Although business on the books is booming, it is slightly less than it was at the same period […]

Maldives achieves 600,000 arrivals

Maldives Achieves 600,000 Arrivals in 105 days

The Maldives received over 600,000 arrivals in the first 105 days of 2023. On April 15, 2023, 606, 395 tourist arrivals were recorded. Last year, 508,295 arrivals were recorded within the first 105 days of the year. Tourist arrivals in Maldives have increased 19.3% compared to the same period last year. The Maldives top 10 […]

Maldives Eid Getaways locals and WP holders

Eid Offers at Resorts for Locals and WP Holders

Celebrate Eid with a resort getaway! Hotelier Maldives identified five resorts offering special Eid packages for locals and work permit holders. The Eid packages include exclusive deals on transport, accommodation, dining, and recreational activities. Enjoy a memorable and rejuvenating vacation amidst Maldives’ breathtaking natural beauty and luxury amenities at a discounted rate. Grand Park Kodhipparu […]

#SearchSlowinSAMPA

Whale Shark Safari Operators Urged to #SearchSlowInSAMPA

A new awareness campaign by Maldives Whale Shark Research Program (MWSRP) urges whale shark safari operators to #SearchSlowInSAMPA. The campaign is a response to increased reports of some (not all) vessels exceeding the 10 knot speed limit imposed by EPA in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). Vessels speeding to whale shark encounters has […]

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