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The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has held a four day exhibition at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). At the leading global event for the Middle East inbound and outbound travel industry for the last 25 years, the Maldivian delegation was led by the Managing Director of MMPRC, Thoyyib Mohamed. ATM is one […]

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Baa Atoll resorts are once again teaming up to host the second edition of the ‘Baa Atoll Summer Festival’. From July 8 to 21, 12 resorts will come together for an island-hopping extravaganza in which guests can embark on a unique dine-around voyage encompassing Amilla Fushi, Anantara Kihavah, […]

Veligaa Hardware, a supplier of a wide range of hardware, construction and building supplies, has opened its Metabo Experience Centre. The new centre is located in the first floor of the Veligaa Hardware outlet in Majeedhee Magu. Metabo, a German power-tools brand, was introduced to the Maldives in 2017. With the opening of the Experience […]

Najib Khan has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Ooredoo Maldives. Khan, who was previously serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the company, was appointed as the Managing Director following the retirement and resignation of Khalid Ibrahim A. Al-Mahmoud, the Chairman and Managing Director. Khalid A. Al-Mahmoud served as the Chairman of […]

LUX* Resorts & Hotels has appointed Roshan Radhay as the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at LUX* South Ari Atoll and LUX* North Malé Atoll, Maldives & Middle East. Most recently, Roshan held the role as Cluster Director of Sales at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa and Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & […]

Kurumba Maldives has celebrated Earth Day 2019, with a host of activities to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution and to protect endangered species. Forty-nine years ago, on April 22, 1970, millions of Americans took to the streets to protest against the deterioration of the environment. Today, April 22 has become an annual […]

LUX* South Ari Atoll recently hosted a workshop under the name of ‘Microplastics a macro disaster: a threat to the largest fish in our seas?’. Led by a team of scientists such as Giulia Donati from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and Alina Wieczorek from NUI Galway, the workshop was held in […]

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 25th anniversary and Earth Day 2019 with over 25% group-wide reduction of single-use plastic in a year. The Group announced a pledge against single-use plastic in support of Earth Day 2018 theme, End Plastic Pollution. Within a year, this declaration has inspired the change across its 48 hotels […]

Hurawalhi Maldives has commenced the J.F.K. dining experience. Short for Junk Food Kitchen, J.F.K serves all the favourite holiday diet staples with Hurawalhi’s known and loved unique spin. The new eatery, located inside Coco Bar, is a continuation of the resorts’ unrelenting ambition to spoil guests with an ever-evolving, endlessly innovative and wildly create a […]

July 1, 2019, will see the opening of the all-villa resort Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Spanning across three private islands, the resort will provide secluded enclaves and a tranquil escape for discerning travellers alongside a multitude of activities. The serene retreat is located just 30 minutes from Velana International Airport via the resort’s private yacht. […]

Visitors to Amilla Fushi can now begin shaping their island adventure in advance with the launch of five new ‘blissful bundles’ introduced by the resort. These packages are enchanting bolt-on bundles that build the buzz by enticing guests to relax, discover and indulge through a collection of carefully curated experiences. The packages include a variety […]