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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives islands provide a pristine destination to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. Crown & Champa Resorts have some of the top-rated All-Inclusive packages, which offer a carefree and value-for-money experience of the Maldives and its natural charm, according to the resort operator. According to Crown & Champa Resorts, the All-Inclusive packages feature delicious […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Universal Foundation—the social responsibility arm of Universal Enterprises Pvt Ltd—has inaugurated its Discover Hospitality programme, a Certificate III course in hospitality, in partnership with Villa College. The programme was launched with the aim of increasing youth employment in the hospitality industry. Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer sees such programmes as vital to further strengthen the tourism […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AccorHotels has announced its first luxury destination in the Maldives as of September 1 — Dhevanafushi Maldives Luxury Resort. Set on the private island of Meradhoo surrounded by natural splendour, the resort will be repositioned following further enhancements in late 2018, and join the iconic collection of Raffles Hotels and Resorts, says AccorHotels in a […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fuel Supplies Maldives (FSM), a subsidiary of State Trading Organisation (STO), has established a new fuel shed in Hulhumalé. FSM Easy Fill 3 is located near the Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal on Chaandhanee Hingun. “Previously, the residents of Hulhumalé had to purchase petrol at a higher rate than in Malé,” observes Ahmed Shaheer, Managing Director of […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate the Festive Season from December 22 to January 2, 2018, Baros Maldives has arranged a programme with the theme “Special Moments in Style” for all guests. The colours of gold and champagne have been selected for the stylish settings complementing the natural lushness and beauty of this bijou tropical island, says Baros Maldives […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anantara Maldives Resorts announces that its coral protection and regeneration project in the Maldives has been a success, limiting potential damage to the coral reefs that surround the resorts – ensuring that they continue not only survive, but thrive. In 2016, the longest global coral bleaching event in history impacted reefs in the crystal clear […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Australian Taj Burrow has taken out his second consecutive Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy in perfect 3-to-4 foot waves at the right-hand reef of Sultans. Burrow surfed an incredible event taking out the Twin Fin and Thruster Division to make it to the Grand Final of the “world’s most luxurious surfing event”. In the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chef Ahmed Fatheen from Bandos Maldives has been named the winner for Maldives in the first annual Knorr Master of Seasoning Competition. The competition was organised by Unilever Food Solutions, with Bestbuy Maldives Pvt Ltd (BBM) facilitating the competition in the Maldives as the authorised and exclusive agent for Knorr products, in addition to Hellmann’s, […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways has launched a brand new dedicated 24/7 Twitter channel, making it easier for the airline’s customers to get in touch with its Customer Service team. Although the online support function already exists within the world’s most popular digital airline’s channels, by introducing a dedicated 24/7 bilingual service, Qatar Airways’ passengers will now be […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo Maldives today has launched the Club Premier Lounge – its first dedicated service centre for premium customers. Since the launch of its Club Premier program, Ooredoo has continued to enhance the programme, adding new incentives, support platforms, and today – the launch of the first ever lounge for premium customers, says Ooredoo Maldives in […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pravin Kumar has been appointed as the new General Manager of Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. The new GM was promoted from his previous role of Director of Operations at the Award-winning eco-luxury hotel, so is well-known among the staff and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role. Pravin has great aspirations and […]