Jumeirah Vittaveli announces opening of Royal Residence
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is set to unveil its much anticipated Royal Residence in January 2017. The 5-bedroom / 6-bathroom retreat will cover 3,500 square metres and include a private beach, two pools, and a private arrival jetty. “The Royal Residence adds another dimension of luxury to Jumeirah Vittaveli. This completely self-sufficient hideaway includes its own arrival […]
MEGA Maldives Airlines introduces Boeing 737-800 to its fleet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MEGA Maldives Airlines has introduced a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet as part of its fleet modernisation drive. According to the airline,the aircraft is just over 4 years old with 12 business class seats and 156 economy class seats with the latest Boeing Sky™ interior and new extra fuel saving “split scimitar” winglets. It […]
MWSC opens showroom for high-end business products
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Water and Sewerage Company has opened a new showroom in Male’ City to showcase their impressive high-end business products. A special ceremony was held in Male’ on September 28 to officially open the flagship store. Addressing the function, Managing Director of MWSC, Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed highlighted that the opening of the showroom will […]
AHTIC will scrutinise Tourism Investment in Sri Lanka
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourism Investment in Sri Lanka will be one of the topics discussed at the inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC). Organised by Bench Events, the conference will be held from 27 to 29 November at the Hilton Colombo. “Tourism insiders believe there has never been a better time to explore investment in Sri […]
Bandos Maldives launches Coral Gardening Project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate World Tourism Day, Bandos Maldives has launched a Coral Gardening Project for visitors. “The Bandos house reef is one of the best in North Male’ Atoll and a point of pride for the resort. This initiative is in line with the company’s Environmental Stewardship core value”, the resort said in a press statement. […]
World Tourism Day 2016: Tourism leaders commit to advance Universal Accessibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over 500 delegates from 60 countries convened in Bangkok, Thailand, to take part in the Official Celebrations of the World Tourism Day this year dedicated to the theme ‘Tourism for all: Promoting Universal Accessibility.’ Policy frameworks, capacity building, business strategies and awareness raising have been some of the areas tackled during the week of events […]
Maldives Marine Expo 2016 opens at Hulhumale’
The third edition of Maldives Marine Expo 2016 opened yesterday at the Hulhumale’ marina area.
Tourism for All: Promoting Universal Accessibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today marks the World Tourism Day, and countries across the globe are celebrating with a common theme set by the United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation on ‘Tourism for all – promoting universal accessibility’. In his message on the occasion, Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki Moon noted that with almost 1.2 billion people […]
Outrigger earns two awards at Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Resorts recently earned two 2016 Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Awards, for the company’s redesign of its website and a branding video produced for Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort that showcases its exquisite over-water bungalows and uncompromising Outrigger hospitality. “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized for our commitment to continuously improving and enhancing the travel […]
Six Senses launches new service to optimise sleep
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses has rolled out a new service designed to help guests enjoy the best sleep imaginable with a dedicated ‘Sleep Ambassador’ and fine-tuned surroundings. The group’s enhanced sleep standard, Sleep With Six Senses, was developed in partnership with internationally renowned Sleep Doctor Michael J. Breus Ph.D, and has been introduced at five Six Senses […]
Maldives to welcome first InterContinental resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement with Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) to manage a new resort in the Maldives. The 83- room InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort will be developed in Maamunagau island in Raa atoll. “Tourism in the Maldives has been a major contributor to its economy, contributing more than 40 percent […]
WTCC Chairman to deliver keynote address at inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gerald Lawless, the chairman of the World Travel and Tourism Council, will deliver a keynote address on ‘Building a Tourism Destination’ at the inaugural Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (AHTIC). Lawless will share his expertise in building both Dubai as a destination as well as the luxury hospitality brand Jumeirah Group. Organised by Bench […]
