EIB to lend €20 million towards sustaining SMEs in tourism industry
The loan is a part of Team Europe efforts to speed up the post-COVID-19 economic recovery of the Maldives, improve access to finance and reinforce the local banking sector. The first COVID-19 recovery support activity in Asia supports the two sectors contributing up to 40% of the Maldives’ GDP. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has […]
Sheraton Maldives Wins Three Awards
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has been crowned the Regal winner of ‘World Class Family Resort’ and “World Class Island Resort” as well as the Royal winner of “World Class Private Island Resort” by 2020 MUSE Hotel Awards. Fending off stiff competition from across the globe, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives celebrates three years
The Park Hotel Group’s first luxury resort turned three this year on the 8th of June 2020. Grand Park Kodhipparu is a ‘one-island-one-resort’ destination in the Indian Ocean where sophisticated travelers can embrace a truly Maldivian journey and experiences of a lifetime in affordable luxury with safe comfort. Located in North Malé Atoll, a mere […]
Maldives Resilient Reefs Project launches new campaign
The Maldives Resilient Reefs project has launched a new campaign; #FishForTomorrow, on the World Oceans Day, 8th June 2020. The campaign aims to familiarise Maldivian people with species vulnerable to overexploitation found on coral reefs and educate citizens on how to fish responsibly – to make sure we all have ‘fish for tomorrow’. This campaign […]
Mookai Hotel Celebrates 18th Anniversary
Mookai Hotel, a Male’ city landmark, celebrated its 18th anniversary on Wednesday. Among the first city hotels in the capital, Mookai Hotel opened its doors on 3 June 2002. Conveniently located just 100 meters from the airport ferry terminal, the hotel typically enjoys high occupancy with lots of repeater guests. It is especially popular among […]
Cash-stressed Maldives hotel sector set to evaluate over reliance on wholesalers
Hotel owners and operators in the Maldives are learning the hard way how quickly disruption can turn cash flow negative. One key trend in global leisure destinations is a severe liquidity crunch of wholesalers and travel intermediaries, which in turn has created a domino impact on hotels. This has created difficulties for the tourism dependent […]
Conrad Maldives is Sewing Face Masks for Donation
In light of the global pandemic, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has inspired its team members to get involve in a face mask sewing initiative where these will in turn be donated to selected local communities and healthcare workers in Maldives. This initiative was launched earlier this month, where the resident tailors and volunteering team members […]
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine International
International health care experts to validate enhanced procedures of Lead With Care, the company’s new global program, and provide ongoing guidance as part of broader collaboration. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, has entered into a collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the global division of health care and research […]
Ooredoo Contributes to Relief Aid for Covid-19 Crisis
As COVID-19 continues to impact communities and businesses around the world, Ooredoo has continued to support customers across its global footprint with both digital solutions and relief measures. In addition to the measures of support extended so far in the Maldives, Ooredoo Group and Ooredoo Maldives has today contributed MVR 2,500,000.00 (Maldivian Rufiyaa Two Million […]
Cocoon Investments Donates COVID-19 Protective Gears to Maldives
The business partners of Cocoon Investments Pvt Ltd has donated a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Maldives. The consignment included face masks, sanitizers and hazmat suits. The consignment was handed over by the Chairman of Cocoon Investments, Mr. Asgi Akbarally to His Excellency Omar Abdul Razzaq- High Commissioner of the Maldives to […]
Kaimoo’s Equator Village Resort Turns 21
Equator Village Maldives, located in Gan island, Addu, celebrates its 21st birthday as a Kaimoo-operated resort this week. The popular hotel first opened its doors to tourists in 1983, putting the southern atoll on the tourist map. Kaimoo took over the property in 1999. A former Royal Air Force Sergeants’ Mess from 1956-1976, when the […]
Anantara Launches ‘The Best of Kihavah’ Reopening Package
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has launched a new room package to commemorate the resort’s reopening in Q3 2020. A culmination of experiences unique not just to the destination but also exclusively available at this idyllic Indian Ocean retreat, this carefully curated six-night stay package includes three distinct once-in-a-lifetime adventures; snorkelling with manta rays, stargazing at […]
