Dusit Thani Maldives appoints new General Manager
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Global Hospitality company Dusit International has appointed Reinhold Johann as the new General Manager of Dusit Thani Maldives. A German hotelier with over 27 years of industry experience in key markets around the globe, Johann brings with him a proven track record for success leading reputable hotels and resorts under Banyan Tree in Seychelles, Indonesia, […]
Win a chance to recreate your perfect date at Sun Aqua Pasikudah
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Who is the most romantic in Maldives? This is a question that befits the lover’s paradise which is otherwise known as Maldives. The time has come to see truly how much romance is within Maldivians! To win, participants need to just describe their perfect date for Valentines. The most romantic entry will stand a CHANCE […]
Emirates rounds off a year of growth with fleet and product milestones
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer focused product investments. Commenting on 2016, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Consumer appetite for travel has remained resilient, despite socio-economic and political headwinds around the globe, and that is […]
Dusit Thani Maldives named ‘Favourite Hotel or Resort for Families’ by Condé Nast
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, was recently named ‘Favourite Hotel or Resort for Families’ in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2016. Operated by luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, which prints regional editions in Europe, USA, Asia and the Middle East, […]
Ooredoo deploys Nationwide Submarine Cable across Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo has successfully deployment of its Nationwide Submarine Cable across the Maldives, successfully connecting the cable to its concluding landing station in Kulhudhuffushi on Thursday. The company invested in a multimillion dollar project to build a nationwide submarine cable after receiving its ISP license in the Maldives last year, with the aim of supporting the needs of […]
Celebrity Danish chefs to visit Six Senses Laamu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Denmark’s celebrity chef Jesper Koch will be back at Six Senses Laamu for three exclusive culinary events this January. Jesper is the third highest rated Michelin chef in Denmark and he gained fame by putting a modern spin on Danish classics. One of his most popular dishes is salted celery with truffle oil and potato […]
Kuramathi introduces the Kalari Massage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exciting news for health buffs as Kuramathi Island Resort introduces the Kalari treatment at Kuramathi Spa. Featuring the raw elements of age-old Indian therapy, this ritual polishes the body by exfoliating dead skin with a green gram scrub. The Kalari Massage involves a full body treatment with the application of specific flowing massage techniques using […]
Banks begin charging Remittance Tax on cash withdrawals abroad
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has ordered banks operating in Maldives to impose Remittance Tax on cash withdrawals abroad, from accounts of expatriate workers in Maldives. Pursuant to section 7 of the Remittance Tax Regulation, banks are required to charge Remittance Tax on cash withdrawn abroad from a bank account opened in the Maldives by […]
Lonubo’s newest addition; The Dhoni Sunset Bar and Restaurant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Idyllic and isolated, Maafushivaru is a gem of an island in the enigmatic South Ari Atoll. Saunter barefoot in soft powder white sand, naturally dense with lush flora and blessed with an incredible turquoise lagoon. Minutes away is Lonubo, its very own desert islet where spending an overnight is but a distinct possibility. The Dhoni […]
The Maldivian Experience at Kandolhu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Festive spirits are high in Kandolhu with its innovative ideas to celebrate the joyous and merry occasion. In addition to the usual festivities offered this year, an exclusive experience combining Maldivian culture and heritage was offered for all guests to enjoy – a Maldivian Experience Day “Authentically Maldives” celebrating the unique artistry of the Maldives. […]
All tourism related payments to be collected by MIRA
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Ministry of Tourism has declared that all tourism related payments formerly collected by the ministry will be collected from the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority, effective January 1, 2017. This includes license fees, processing fees, registration and administrative fees for a number of tourism related operations. The full list of fees that are to be […]
Welcome, International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development recalling the potential of tourism to advance the universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The International Year aims to support a change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior towards a […]
