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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives has appointed Mohamed Afeef as the new Director of Operations. Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives, part of the Sun Siyam Resorts chain, is located on the island of Olhuveli, in South Malé Atoll. Afeef joins Olhuveli from the recently opened Fushifaru Maldives and will actively manage and oversee the day-to-day […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 25th World Travel Awards held in Lisbon, Portugal in December saw Maldives triumph in a span of categories ranging from World Winners to Indian Ocean Winners categories. Some of the most prestigious awards on the world scale were taken home by the country and its stunning resorts. These awards include the World’s Leading Dive […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One&Only Reethi Rah has been awarded two titles for the Leading Food & Beverage Resort & Leading Human Resource Management at The Maldives Travel Awards. MATATO Maldives Travel Awards is one of the most prestigious and credited award programs in the Maldivian hospitality industry. One&Only Reethi Rah’s Airport Manager, Hussain Waheed was also announced as […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A fire late last night has destroyed a number of water villas in Gili Lankanfushi, a luxury resort located 20 minutes away from Velana International Airport. The fire broke out around 11 p.m. on January 2, and was contained by 1 a.m. this morning, through joint efforts by the MNDF Fire & Rescue Service and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced summer 2019 opening dates for its newest affair in the Maldives with Hotel RIU Palace Maldivas and Hotel RIU Atoll. The five-star Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas and the four-star Hotel Riu Atoll are set to be some of the most intriguing and eye-catching new openings set for the year […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Guesthouse Symposium, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, comes to a successful close with the participation from over 400 guesthouses from across the country. The symposium, held at the Dharubaaruge Convention Centre, also saw the attendance of tourism industry stakeholders and representatives from Atoll and Island Councils. “The government will commence work on formulating […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The private island designed by world-renowned Japanese architect Yuji Yamazaki and listed in the 2019 Architectural Digest’s Hottest Designed Hotels, Kudadoo Maldives Private Island is now officially open. Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi, located in Lhayivani Atoll comes with a total of 15 villas which draw inspiration from Japan. The resort will make use […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baros Maldives, an award-winning boutique island retreat in the Maldives, renowned for the discreet, personalised service and amazing natural environment that it provides, has unveiled two distinctive new Suites to its Villa Collection. Named as the Baros Suites, each suite consists an area of 200sqm and features a spacious luxurious bedroom, a concealed semi open-air […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]HRS (Hospitality & Retail Systems), the largest Oracle Hospitality Platinum Partner worldwide, has appointed Muawiyath ‘Moj’ Waleed as the Area Manager – Implementation Service for the Maldives. Muawiyath has over 17 years’ experience in the hospitality and information technology industry. Before moving into his position at HRS, Muawiyath held senior positions at both Micros-Fidelio and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Maldives Business Awards has recognised and awarded businesses and leaders who have shown exceptional performance in their respective fields over the past year, naming Allied Insurance as the “Business of the Year 2018”. 23 winners from across 25 categories were awarded at the 2018 Maldives Business Awards Gala Event held at Paradise Island Resort. Organised […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sun Aqua Iru Veli has officially started welcoming eager guests this December. The resort is a uniquely exclusive guest island – a tropical haven to relax and have fun complete with stunning ocean views and a private freshwater pool for every suite. Guests are provided with the option of stylish beach or overwater locations that […]