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 […]

Velana International Airport

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 […]

Tourist Arrival in Maldives

‘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 Collection

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, […]

Tatiana Kozlova Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at LUX* North Male’ Atoll Resort & Villas

LUX* North Malé Atoll Resort & Villas has appointed Tatiana Kozlova as Director of Sales & Marketing, overseeing the Sales, Marketing, Public Relations and Communications functions of the resort.   Responsible for driving sales revenue targets and streamlining business development efforts, Tatiana had amassed over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience from working with several five-star […]

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa to Resume Operations from 1st September 2020

Lily Hotels Pvt Ltd, Maldives has announced the re-opening of Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa at Dhonakulhi Island from 1st September 2020.  “Exciting and emotional to see the energy of our associates, as we welcomed back our employees and are re- opening our doors for our esteemed guests starting from 1st September 2020. We remain […]

Vittaveli Relaunched as OZEN Reserve Vittaveli Maldives

The Indian Ocean hospitality group, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has launched OZEN RESERVE VITTAVELI in South Male Atoll, Maldives; establishing its uber-luxe brand – THE OZEN COLLECTION. Following the success of OZEN MAADHOO since 2016, the Atmosphere group continues their bold expansion of the OZEN brand with the addition of Vittaveli Resort and relaunch an […]

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