Second phase of the Coral Regeneration Program commences at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the commencement of the second phase of its Coral Regeneration Programme. Reefscapers has been appointed by the Maldivian Government’s Environmental Protection Agency as custodians of the coral colonies in the Gulhi Falhu lagoon, which were destined to be either relocated or destroyed during the lagoon reclamation […]
Cosmopolitan opens new showroom in Hulhumale
Cosmopolitan, the joint-venture between Danish Wrist Ship Supply and Champa Brothers Maldives Pvt Ltd, has opened a new showroom in Hulhumale. According to Prathiesh Kumar, Branch Manager, the aim of opening the outlet in Hulhumale is to facilitate the local and expatriate community living in Hulhumale with branded resort supply grade products at affordable prices. […]
Fushifaru Maldives to Reopen on 1 October 2020 with 14 New Water Villas
Fushifaru Maldives expects to re-open on 1st October 2020, with a fresh, new look. The property is currently undergoing an upgrade by adding fourteen more Water Villas to its portfolio. Located across the idyllic, aquamarine lagoon of the Indian Ocean, the new Water Villas will be divided into sunrise and sunset categories and eight of […]
Cheval Blanc Randheli Reopening on 15th August
Cheval Blanc Randheli has announced the resort will reopen on 15th August 2020. Located in Noonu Atoll, 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, and in the vicinity of the newly opened domestic airport on Maafaru, Cheval Blanc Randheli is one of the most exclusive properties in the country. With just 46 villas in […]
MACL Introduces Pandemic Related Disinfection and Decontamination Charges
Maldives Airports Company Limited, operators of Velana International Airport (VIA) has introduced new pandemic related disinfection and decontamination charges, effective from 15 July 2020. The announced charges include an Aircraft Disinfection Service (by aircraft type), Crew Disinfection Service and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) disinfection charge. According to a circular published by MACL on 15th July […]
ROUF MALDIVES – Empowering Real Estate and Hospitality Industry with Innovative Solutions
After two years of setting up business in Singapore assisting in the implementation of co-living and co-working solutions,Rouf has launched its services in the Maldives. According to a press release issued by the company, Rouf’s mission in the Maldives is to empower businesses with tailored and personalized co-living and co-working mentoring and to build smart […]
‘Naturally Isolated,’ Maldives Reopens Borders
After almost four months since the suspension of on-arrival tourist visas, Maldives tourism industry has reopened with enhanced precautionary measures against COVID-19. The first tourists arrived Wednesday morning, 15th July 2020, onboard Qatar Airways that landed at the Velana International Airport (VIA). Connecting from various countries, 107 foreigners and 24 Maldivians arrived on the first […]
Sun Siyam Resorts announces reopening dates
Sun Siyam Resorts, now comprising of The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, Sun Aqua Iru Veli and Olhuveli Beach & Spa in the Maldives and Sun Aqua Pasikudah in Sri Lanka, have announced reopening schedule for the properties managed by the group. Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives, located in Male’ atoll, is […]
Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Reopening on 1st August
Coco Collection has announced that the two resorts operated by the brand; Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, will reopen to guests on August 1st, 2020. The islands have enhanced their already rigorous cleaning and disinfecting protocols for the reopening to ensure the health and safety of all guests. These new operational standards […]
Tentative Schedule for Maldives Resort Reopenings (Update)
The Maldives Ministry of Tourism has published a tentative schedule of resort reopenings. A note that accompanies the list says that the properties themselves proposed the dates. While 8 resorts – with a total of 683 rooms and 1386 beds – are listed as already operational, others are listed as opening on various dates in […]
MACL Appoints New CEO and MD
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has appointed Gordon Andrew Stewart as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company. Stewart is a British national with over 30 years of international management experience in Aviation and transportation industry across Europe, MENA, Asia and North America, including 20 years at Executive and Board Level. […]
Astrabon Launches Credit Scheme for Resorts
The exclusive distributor in the Maldives for several established brands of cutlery and kitchen utensils and equipment, Astrabon Pvt Ltd is offering up to 3 months credit for resorts and guest houses starting operations after the shutdown of the economy due to COVID-19. The offer is also open to liveaboard operators. Commenting on the scheme, […]
