Trans Maldivian Airways Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) held a special dinner at Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) on January 8 to celebrate “25 Years of Excellence”. The event also marked the receipt of “World’s leading Seaplane Operator” and “Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator” by TMA at the 2014 World Travel Awards. TMA also has received ISO-9001 Certification for Quality Management System, ISO-14001 Certification for Environmental Management System and …
Club Med Launches Second Property in the Maldives
Club Med Finolhu Villas – the first 100% solar-powered luxury resort in the world – will be the French corporation’s flagship property in Asia, said Club Med CEO for South East Asia Pacific Heidi Kunkel.
Fernando Torres Holidays in Anantara Kihavah
AC Milan’s star forward player Fernando Torres is spending his holidays in the Maldives at the Anantara Kihavah Villa. The exclusive all pool villa resort is located on Kihavah Huravalhi in Baa Atoll. Fernando is one of the highest paid football players in the world. It was his first festive season off the pitch in 7 years and he commented, “Just being able to have quality time with the family this year was amazing and we particularly enjoyed the private day trip from the resort to a local island, without any pressure security, just me and my family.”
BOM Seeks Buyers for Reethi Beach Resort and Mahandhoo Island.
Reethi Beach Resort is a 120-bed hotel property in operation while the island of Mahandhoo in Gaaf Alif atoll is currently under development as an 87-bed resort.Reethi Beach is a four star resort located on a tiny island in Baa atoll 35-minutes by seaplane from the capital Male’. With Maldivian-style villas on a long expanse of white sandy beach as well as on stilts over the island’s lagoon, the resort has five restaurants, five bars, a PADI 5-star dive center, a spa and wellness retreat, water sports center, and a sports complex.
Amilla Fushi Opens in Baa Atoll
Amilla Fushi is the exciting new opening of the year. According to the management of Amilla Fushi, the resort is officially open for business effective today, 21st December 2014.Situated right in the middle of the UNESCO world biosphere reserve Baa Atoll, it is an island with a difference. The name Amilla Fushi, meaning ‘my island home’ expresses the sentiment of the resort to provide guests with a wholly warm and personal experience. Ensconced in one of the richest waters of the archipelago, the island itself is a verdantly lush island spanning 23.4 hectares.
Splendid Asia to Begin Charters from Denmark
Splendid Asia Pvt Ltd, an established inbound travel agency and tour operator in the Maldives, is to begin charter flights from Billund International Airport (Denmark) to Gan International Airport in Addu Atoll. Starting from 6 January 2015, the charters will arrive on a 9 nights, 12 nights and 14 nights rotation. The new charter will be operated in association with a Danish tour operator and is expected to bring a boost to the hotels in Addu Atoll.
3D Coral Reef Imaging Technology Introduced
A 3D coral reef imaging methodology has been introduced in the Maldives by locally based Maldives Energy and Environment Company (MEECO). At a small event held at Salt Café, Male, the methodology was introduced by representatives of MEECO and US NGO Hydrous. The technique which involves conversion of regular photographs to detailed digital 3D images has the potential to enhance the education and research of coral reefs.
SSI Goes Digital
SSI (Scuba Schools International) is going digital on 1 January 2015. On 10 December, an event was held
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.
