Coco Collection, ORP welcome country’s first fully-equipped Turtle Rescue Center
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coco Collection and Olive Ridley Project (ORP) inaugurates the country’s first fully-equipped Marine Turtle Rescue Center with a resident veterinarian in Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. The center, equipped with laboratory and surgical facilities, was officially inaugurated by Nasrulla Ali – Resident Manager at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. The center is headed by Dr. Claire Petros, […]
Revenue Management Workshop fully booked!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Revenue Management Concept Workshop organized by IDeaS and Hotelier Maldives in association with Champa Central Hotel has been fully booked with an overwhelming response from the hospitality and other support businesses. To be held on 15 and 16 February, the event is coordinated and marketed in the Maldives by Perspective Pvt Ltd, the […]
Tourism Ministry to penalize tourism facilities which fail monthly-stats submissions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ministry of Tourism warns guesthouse and safari operators against failing to submit monthly tourism statistics. Referring to data from 2016, the Ministry noted that only a few number of guesthouses and safari operators had submitted monthly-reports, as mandated by the Tourism Statistics Regulation (2011/R-19). In a circular, the Ministry said that failure to submit monthly-reports […]
U.S.-based Dream Hotel Group to develop Indian Ocean’s largest fully-integrated resort in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New York-based hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group on Monday announced the development of two luxury properties in the Maldives. The Chatwal Maaga Maldives and Dream Gasveli Maldives will be developed in partnership with Alpha Kinam Holdings, and are set to open in 2019 and 2020, respectively. “Last year, we signed more new […]
BML unveils nationwide campaign to support local communities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has announced an extensive program of initiatives to support local communities. At a special event held at Champa Central Hotel, BML unveiled ‘Aharenge Bank’, a nationwide campaign to underline the Bank’s commitment to, and bond with, the communities and people of Maldives. To kick off this campaign, the Bank will present a […]
Experience the Extraordinary; Hurawalhi Maldives, now open
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Island Resort, a 90-villa adult-only luxury resort, has officially opened its doors. The enchanting island is located on the north-western edge of Lhaviyani Atoll, comes with the world’s largest underwater restaurant, and was officially inaugurated by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. “Whether above or under the water, Hurawalhi is about experiencing the extraordinary,” Patrick […]
Centara Grand holds event in Mandhoo as part of environmental initiative
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A team from Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa Maldives carries out a cleaning event in Mandhoo Island of Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. The cleaning programme, held under the banner ‘Environmental Trip to Local Island’, was conducted as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and Green Activities programme. “We at Centara Grand believe it is our […]
BML reaffirms commitment to expand presence around the country
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has reaffirmed its commitment expand its presence and support local communities. Noting that the company finished 2016 with strong gains, the national bank announced its plan to invest MVR 300 million this year to further expand into the atolls. Emphasizing that BML is re-investing its profits in local communities, CEO & Managing […]
Sun Siyam property recognised among top 25 luxury hotels in Sri Lanka
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sri Lanka’s Sun Aqua Pasikudah, operated by Maldivian company Sun Siyam Resorts has been recognized among the best by TripAdvisor Travelers’ choice Award 2017 and Booking.com Guest Review Awards 2016. The Travelers’ Choice Award is based on millions of reviews from travelers all around the world on an annual basis. Sun Aqua Pasikudah was chosen […]
Ministry of Tourism revises the ratio of staff facilities developed
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Ministry of Tourism has revised the ratio of staff facilities to be developed in tourist resorts to 1:1.5. In a circular issued Wednesday, the Tourism Ministry informed that the ratio was revised from 1:2.1 to maintain a minimum of 1:1.5, which is the total number of staff at a tourist resort calculated at 1.5 […]
JA Manafaru ranked among world’s top 10 hotels
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]JA Manafaru in Haa Alif Atoll has been ranked among the world’s top 10 hotels, in the 15th Annual TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards 2017. Kandolhu Maldives in North Ari Atoll took the 11th spot, right after JA Manafaru, to be the only two Maldivian properties in this year’s top 25 hotels in the world listing. […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli gears up for Valentine’s Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The natural beauty of Maldives perfectly complements the romantic moments guests will be able to enjoy this Valentine’s Day at Jumeirah Vittaveli as couples will be able to spend this special day in the most romantic of settings. If love is a journey, it definitely starts with a romantic dinner. For the beginning of the […]
