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 Pursuant to section 7 of the Remittance Tax Regulation, banks are required to charge Remittance Tax on cash withdrawn abroad from a bank account opened in the Maldives by […]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 […]
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Celebrates Trio of Eco Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has been adding to its growing list of green and sustainable achievements and is proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold Certification 2016 by EarthCheck, representing five years of continuous certification. There are a total of nine Maldivian properties that have been EarthCheck certified, out of which only two […]
Cocoon Maldives Introduces a New Concept of Hospitality
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cocoon Maldives, the first design resort in the Maldives was opened on 26th December 2016. The 5-star family-friendly resort blends the stunning Maldivian beauty with the best of Italian design by LAGO, the award winning Italian designer. The resort is based on the principle of ‘affordable luxury’ and welcomes honeymooners, SCUBA divers and leisure travellers […]
International Congress on Ethics and Tourism: promoting shared responsibility
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Held in the framework of the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Congress will discuss the global sustainability agenda, particularly issues of governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR), responsible consumption patterns, universal accessibility as well as effective management models for natural and cultural resources. On the agenda […]
INIA rebranded Velana International Airport
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has on Monday declared the rebrand and name change of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. The decision was made after Cabinet consultations; focusing on the transformation of the airport in line with the Administration’s economic vision. First developed pursuant to a deceleration on 1st May 1964, the establishment of an airport […]
