Maldives Tourism Promotion Board Ltd. to oversee Maldives’ promotion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Government – by Presidential Decree (No.: 02/2017) – has constituted the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board Limited to oversee Maldives’ tourism sector promotion. The new enterprise is a 100% state owned entity. MTPB was formed with the aim to study travel trends that drive the tourism industry, enhance tourism sector gains and explore new and […]
Tourism sector is expected to pick up pace in 2017- MMA Review
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tourism During December 2016, total tourist arrivals increased by 14% in monthly terms while it remained largely unchanged in annual terms, and totalled 119,530. Arrivals from the European markets, especially from the United Kingdom and Germany, registered a decline in annual terms during the review month, which was off set by a growth in arrivals […]
Hurawalhi Maldives invites you for a taste of South Africa 5.8 meters below the sea
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Imagine dining 5.8 meters below the sea? How about a taste of the best in South African cuisines in an undersea restaurant, amongst the enchanting coral gardens with marine fauna giving you company? This is now a reality. Hurawalhi Maldives is bringing the taste of South Africa to your plates and glasses at the ‘spectacular’ […]
Coca-Cola Long Run 2017 to see higher number of international runners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Coca-Cola Long Run 2017 has been launched with a special emphasis on attracting international runners. The annual event – organized by Total Fitness Group (TfG) – will be held on April 14 in Hulhumalé. The event was introduced in 2013 with 210 runners; with 50 runners participating in the country’s first half marathon. “The […]
Shangri-La International Hotel Management unveils Night Light
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hotel Jen, part of Shangri-La International Hotel Management, unveils its first experiential programme, Night Light, which will run across all Hotel Jen properties in Asia Pacific. Designed to help guests who wish to be immersed in a destination and explore safely after dark with a carefree mind, Night Light is anchored around a ‘living’ interactive […]
Sophia Altamirano appointed as VP of Sales at ONYX Hospitality Group
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Sophia Altamirano as its Vice President of Sales. She will be based at the Bangkok headquarters. Altamirano brings with her 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with various brands in different roles, including 14 years with AccorHotels Group, working with Mercure, Grand Mercure, Novotel and […]
Tourism Ministry urges tourism career promotion at Youth Career Expo 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ministry of Tourism calls for participation of tourism properties at the Youth Career Expo 2017. The job fair – the first to be held in Hulhumalé – is a joint collaboration between the Ministry of Economic Development and Housing Development Corporation (HDC). Youth Career Expo 2017 – held under the banner “Exploring Possibilities; Empowering Youth” […]
KrisFlyer miles can now be donated to charity, says Singapore Airlines
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KrisFlyer – the frequent flyer programme of Singapore Airlines – has partnered with Make-A-Wish Singapore to donate miles to the charity, facilitating the granting of wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. The 12-month programme coincides with the 70th anniversary year of Singapore Airlines. According to the airline, KrisFlyer members could login to krisflyer.com to […]
Air France to fly to Maldives twice a week
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The French national carrier, Air France has announced it will be offering two weekly flights to Malé, from Paris-Charles de Gaulle from the 1st of November 2017. In a press statement, the airline noted that these flights will be operated by Boeing 777-200, equipped with the latest Air France travel cabins, with a capacity of […]
Royal Inn Rasdhoo becomes BML’s 4000th POS merchant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has expanded its Point-of-Sale (POS) network to 4,000 merchants as it continues to step up its support for retailers across the country. The milestone was marked at a small ceremony held at the Royal Inn Guesthouse in Rasdhoo, North Ari Atoll where, as part of the Bank’s ‘Aharenge Bank’ campaign a memento […]
World’s Best Female Chef 2017 to shine at Diamonds Thudufushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]World champion Chef Ana Roš is set to be the shining beacon at the “Dining with the Stars” culinary extravaganza at Diamonds Resorts Thudufushi, the Planhotel Hospitality Group announces. The hotel group joined forces with Jeunes Restaurateures d Èurope (JRE) to celebrate the third edition of this successful culinary extravaganza this February. “This exciting enterprise, […]
BBM, MECS host pastry masterclass with Chef Edwin Leow
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Special Masterclass in Pastry with award-winning Chef Edwin Leow has been held in Hulhulé Island Hotel. Chef Leow is a Pastry Art Champion, Singapore National Team Champion and a winner at the IKA Culinary Olympics 2016. The event held at the “Ras Maalan” ballroom of HIH was jointly hosted by Maldives Exhibition and Conference […]
