Maldivian Brings New Seaplane
The newest addition to the Maldivian’s fleet, a DHC-6 Twin Otter Craft (8Q IAF) arrived on 9 December at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. With this new addition, Maldivian’s twin otter fleet would consist of four seaplanes.Having introduced seaplane flights just this year, Maldivian is the leading airline in domestic flights, and is striving to strengthen and excel the flying experience for all their customers. It has brought three other seaplanes this year spanning from April 2014 to 9 December and is planning to expand, with the possibility of increasing the fleet to a total of eight seaplanes by next year.
NewAge Unlimited Opens New Showroom
NewAge Unlimited Pvt. Ltd., a leading sanitary ware supplier to resorts and hotels in the Maldives and founded in 1998, has opened a second showroom in the capital Male’.
OBLU by Atmosphere Launched
Opening in November 2015, OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli Maldives will be the first resort under the OBLU by Atmosphere sub-brand, showcasing contemporary Maldivian architectural design with a trendy
Ayada Maldives Voted Best Water Villa Resort In The World
Ayada Maldives has been awarded the world’s leading water villa resort at the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony held in Anguilla on 7 December. One of only two hotels in the Maldives to be included on the list of the best in the world, Ayada Maldives is a private luxury resort in the south of the country with 112 villas and suites.
“Words can’t express how happy and proud everyone here at Ayada Maldives feels today,” said general manager, Zafer Agacan.
Second Arts and Crafts Bazaar
Arts and Crafts Bazaar is a mini art festival held to celebrate, showcase, encourage and to provide learning opportunities through talks, demonstration workshops by local professionals to the public and fellow artists. The purpose of this event is to provide the local artists and craftsmen a platform to showcase their work and to market their products.
Gasfinolhu – Solar Heaven
Gasfinolhu Island Resort, the world’s first luxury resort to generate power from wholly renewable means, is set to be open for business early in 2015. The resort, located about 25 minutes from Male (by speedboat), features 52 rooms, including 30 overwater bungalows, all of which run on solar power produced on the island itself. Work on constructing the resort began two years ago, and the island’s solar power system required an investment of 8 million US dollars. The cost of the system is expected to be covered within seven or..
Tourist Police Unit Established
The Maldives Police Service had established a Tourist Police Unit a few years back to assist tourists with any difficulties they may face during their stay or visit. The Unit had been mainly active at the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport to assist with any matters during their arrival and departures. Starting Monday, 1st December 2014, the Police Unit has also started working in Male’, Vilimale’ and Hulhumale’..
New Culinary Experiences at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
This October, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi announced two new culinary experiences adding to its restaurant portfolio. A newly opened Indian restaurant – Taste of India; and a Japanese restaurant – “Teppanyaki”. Located next to the Fluid Bar, “Taste of India” welcomes guests with a complimentary three course set dinner menu while kids and vegetarians are also taken care of with a dedicated menu. House specialties includes India’s famous Butter Chicken..
Ayada Announces Diving Package and Competition
A paradise for snorkelers and divers, the five star resort Ayada Maldives has been chosen by Suunto, the famed Finnish manufacturer of sports watches and diving computer, for their annual advertising campaign. Since 1936, Suunto has been
Second Whale Shark Festival to take place in Dhangethi
This December, South Ari Atoll is celebrating the second Annual Maldives Whale Shark Festival at Dhangethi Island. With the success of last year’s inaugural event on Dhigurah, the community of South Ari is again looking forward to come together
Konotta Acquired by Outrigger
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group (H&H) has advised on the sale of Konotta Island Resort in the Maldives on behalf of Crystal Lagoon Resorts Private Limited.
Top 10 all-inclusive Resorts Announced
Atmosphere Kanufushi Maldives, a 5 star Maldivian resort which opened on Dec 15th of 2013 had reached the top 10 all-inclusive resorts in the world listing for 2015 by AOL UK. Kanifushi
