Grand Park Kodhipparu opens with exclusive opening offer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Grand Park Kodhipparu, Singapore-based Park Hotel Group’s first property in the Maldives, has opened its shores with an exclusive opening offer. The offer is available from June 8 to October 31 and offers guests 50% off on beach and water villas. It also includes daily buffet breakfast and dinner for two at the resort’s all-day […]
Christopher Baker appointed Resident Manager at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has appointed Christopher Baker as the new Resident Manager. Originally from the UK, Christopher studied at the Birmingham College of Food, Tourism, & Creative Studies, and started his managerial career as Head Chef at Oliver’s Restaurant, located in the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Christopher has filled managerial positions for a number of […]
Special sunset yoga session in Hurawalhi to mark Yoga Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Island Resort has held a special sunset yoga session to mark International Day of Yoga. The occasion, more commonly referred to as Yoda Day, is marked on June 21 annually. Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines originating from ancient India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means […]
Maldivian receives fifth Airline Reliability Award
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National carrier Maldivian has received the Airline Reliability Performance Award for Outstanding Dispatch Reliability in the Oceania category by Bombardier Inc. – a Canadian multinational aerospace and transportation company. The Airline Reliability Performance Award is presented to airlines that hold their dispatch reliability at the 99 percent mark, with a minimum of technical faults throughout […]
Lux* Resorts, Emirates partner to offer special benefits
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LUX* South Ari Atoll has partnered with Emirates Airlines to offer travellers from the Middle East the opportunity to benefit from special discounts on airfare and room rates. For Bookings made at LUX* South Ari Atoll between June 1 to August 31, Emirates Airlines will offer a 40% discount on the booking of the second […]
‘Summer in Paradise’ at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has launched a new summer package for families and couples to soak the summer heat. The ‘Summer in Paradise’ offer is available from now until September 30 and includes several exclusive benefits, including 20% off room rates, a daily breakfast buffet at ALBA Restaurant, complimentary US$100 food and beverage […]
Gili Lankanfushi unveils Gili Veshi; a brand new marine biology centre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has unveiled ‘Gili Veshi’- an innovative new marine biology centre. The facility was officially inaugurated on June 8, coinciding with World Oceans Day. Gili Veshi, which translates as Gili Environment in the local Dhivehi language, has become the island’s primary marine research facility and the central hub for all sustainability and conservation […]
Qatar Airways: global operations running smoothly, flights operating as scheduled
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways says its operations to and from its Doha hub are running smoothly, with the vast majority of flights operating as scheduled. In the past week, the award-winning global airline had flown approximately 1,200 flights between Doha and its network of more than 150 destinations around the globe, with 90 percent of those flights […]
Hurawalhi Island Resort unveils 20% off on select dates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Island Resort has announced two special offers with 20 percent discount on selected dates. The two offers are valid for bookings made and confirmed before June 30 and October 31, respectively. The first offer is applicable for all new bookings confirmed between June 1 and 30, for stays between June 1 and October 31. […]
Explore the ocean around Lilly Beach on glass-bottom canoes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lily Beach Resort & Spa has unveiled glass-bottom canoes and the ‘Penguin’ – a semi-submersible vessel giving guests stunning views of the islands magnificent lagoon. Home to whale sharks, dolphins, mantas and a variety of coral, the waters around Lilly Beach Resort is teaming with life and regardless of whether you are confident in the […]
Shangri-La’s Villingili marks Global Wellness Day with triathlon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa has hosted a six-kilometre triathlon as part of activities to mark Global Wellness Day (GWD). Global Wellness Day was marked across the globe on June 10 under the special banner “Encourage Kindness, Gratitude, Mindfulness and Happiness!” Guests and employees of Shangri-La’s Villingili participated in the triathlon, which was based on […]
Sun Aqua Pasikudah wins Sri Lanka’s Leading Beach Resort award at WTA 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sun Aqua Pasikudah, owned by Maldives-based Sun Siyam Resorts, has won the award for Sri Lanka’s Leading Beach Resort at World Travel Awards 2017, awarded at Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony. The gala ceremony was held on June 4 at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai. Sun Aqua Pasikudah competed against Anantara Kalutara Resort, Anantara Peace […]
