Dive Against Debris – at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best Dives Vittaveli in collaboration with Jumeirah Vittaveli, organized by Best Dives Dive Instructor/ Marine Biologist Emily Armstrong is conducting a Dives Against Debris on the Vittaveli House Reef, as part of their ‘Adopt a Dive Site’ commitment with Project Aware The dive aims to keep the Vittaveli House Reef and its local environment free […]
Island Apothecary launches with a pop up event
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Island Apothecary launches its first line of products for the Maldivian market at a pop up event held at Meraki Coffee Roasters. The launch held on 09 December featured a trial station with 25 products from 6 collections where visitors could test the formulations first-hand. Island Apothecary is an artisan line of skin care products […]
Euro Divers to set up new centre at Dhigali Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Euro Divers has announced plans to open a new dive centre in the Maldives next year. The new centre, which will be based at Dhigali Maldives in Raa Atoll, is set to open on 5 May, 2017. According to Euro Divers, as well as diving, a range of alternative water sports will also be offered. […]
Dankotuwa Porcelain expands presence in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dankotuwa Porcelain, a brand name that has become synonymous with masterful perfection in porcelain tableware, recently tied up with Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) as a measure to increase its presence in Maldives. The MOU was signed by Wasaba Jayasekara, CEO of Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC and by Ismail Hilmy, Chairman of Bestbuy Maldives (Pvt) Ltd. With BBM […]
Matthew Harrowven appointed as GM for Cellar Master Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cellar Master Maldives is evolving. Matthew Harrowven has been appointed from the UK to act as new GM for Cellar Master Maldives. He will be in charge of the day to day operations and the development of new projects. In addition to Matthew, Lydia Redfearn, has been brought on board to head the sales and marketing department.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”11854″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Both […]
Ooredoo begins deployment of its Nationwide Undersea Cable across Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo has announced the deployment of its Nationwide Undersea Cable across the Maldives, with the cable being connected to its first landing station in Addu on 8 December. The company initiated the $25,000,000 Nationwide Submarine Cable Project after receiving its ISP license in the Maldives last year. Ooredoo’s Nationwide Undersea Cable will stretch across 1,200 […]
Celebrate ‘Fire and Ice’ at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Celebrate the festive season at Jumeirah Vittaveli this year and enjoy spectacular live entertainment, lavish gala dinners and plenty of activities to keep the children entertained. Events will start on 22 December when the resort’s annual surprise festive tree is unveiled and will conclude on 6 January with the Russian Christmas Eve. The resort’s Festive Island Celebration offer includes complimentary luxury catamaran […]
Gan International: Connecting the Southern Atolls
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National carrier Maldivian announces plans to connect domestic airports in the south with the Gan International Airport in Addu City. Following the commencement of international flights to Addu City last week, the airport is now set to be a transit hub for travellers travelling to and from the region. According to Maldivian, plans are currently […]
1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The World Tourism Organization, the Kingdom of Spain and the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia have partnered up to organise the 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations, in order to lead and shape this new tourism model for the 21st century, based on Innovation, Technology, Sustainability and Accessibility. We are all aware […]
Kurumba Maldives Expands Its Offerings With New Photo Studio
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kurumba Maldives has announced its partnership with MMPL (Mesmerizing Maldives Pvt. Ltd.) with the opening of a Photo Studio at the resort’s Majaa Recreation centre. The professional team of MMPL is a bespoke guest photography service catering to over ten resorts in the Maldives. Perfect for guests seeking an enhanced photographic service to meet very specific […]
VIP lounge inaugurated at Kooddoo Airport
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kooddoo Airport’s VIP lounge is officially open. The lounge was inaugurated by Vice President Abdulla Jihad on 01 December 2016. The lounge will be under the management of Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, set to open next year. According to the resort, the lounge was developed to provide a comfortable environment for travellers while they wait […]
Etihad dubbed World’s Leading Airline for 8th consecutive year
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Etihad Airways has once again collected the ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2016. This marks the eighth consecutive year that the airline has received the prestigious accolade. Etihad Airways also received the award for ‘World’s Leading First Class’. The airline’s First Class […]
