FHTS to host seminar on tourism sector “workforce localisation”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS) is inviting tourism industry stakeholders to a special seminar themed around “Workforce Localisation in the Tourism Industry of the Maldives”. The seminar will be held as part of Ilmy Foavahi, a series of monthly public seminars organised by the Maldives National University (MNU). The seventh session in the […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Huvafen Fushi unveils RAW: Revitalising Addictive Wellness, an all-new wellness restaurant Huvafen Fushi has unveiled RAW: Revitalising Addictive Wellness – a new wellness restaurant which will awaken guests’ senses with pure, unrefined cuisines. Hovering over an ethereal realm of water, above the world’s first underwater spa, PEARL, the innovative dining venue captivates with unadulterated […]
JW Marriott Maldives to open in 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the continuing expansion of its presence in the Asia Pacific region, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the JW Marriott Maldives. Slated to open in 2019, it promises a sophisticated, yet culturally integrated retreat within the paradise island nation. With the introduction of JW Marriott Maldives, the JW Marriott brand […]
Tourism Ministry introduces fee for extending resort construction period
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ministry of Tourism has introduced a fee for extending the construction period of resorts and hotels. The new fee was announced following an amendment to the guideline governing the extension of construction period of resorts, hotels, training resorts, transit hotels, and city hotels. As per the amendment to Article 2, Clause 1 of the Guideline […]
TMA seaplane fleet reaches half-century mark
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has announced the latest addition to its seaplane fleet, which brings the total number of TMA aircraft to 50. The aircraft was ferried from Calgary, Canada, and reached Velana International Airport on July 4 at 1700hrs. TMA has played a pivotal role in developing the tourism infrastructure in the Maldives and the […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] You & Me Maldives by Cocoon, a new romantic adults-only resort top open in December You & Me Maldives by Cocoon, an achingly elegant, rustic-chic resort, is set to open in a secluded corner of the Maldives this December. The new resort oozes romance, with drop-dead gorgeous villas and free flow Champagne, not to […]
TSMIC expands coverage in German-speaking Europe
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Small Maldives Island Co. (TSMIC) which manages two resorts and sales and marketing of another in the Maldives, has announced the appointment of Majunke International Sales, the Frankfurt-based resort Representation Company, headed by Claudia Majunke, a doyen of the German-speaking luxury resort market, bringing her unparalleled wealth of experience, knowledge and contacts. TSMIC manages […]
BML introduces new Online International Money Transfer service
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has today launched an innovative Online International Money Transfer service that allows customers to conveniently transfer money overseas using their mobile devices. Introduced as part of BML’s commitment to invest in technology that makes banking easier for customers, Online International Money Transfer offers customers the opportunity to send up to USD3,000 per […]
BML hosts “Great Banking for Great Resorts” event
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bank of Maldives has hosted a dedicated banking event for resorts, welcoming senior management from resorts across the country to Kurumba Maldives. At the event, BML showcased its full suite of banking solutions for resorts including branch, card and online banking services. The bank also unveiled a new online international money transfer service which, as […]
Secret Paradise, partners declare war on plastic straws
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Secret Paradise Maldives and its partners have declared ‘war on plastic straws’. On World Environment Day, marked annually on June 5, Secret Paradise Maldives invited its partner guesthouses to pledge to stop the use of plastic drinking straws.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]“The call to action to eliminate single-use plastic including plastic drinking straws is getting louder and louder […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli unveils overwater fairy-tale wedding pavilion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched an enchanting overwater wedding pavilion, offering wedding ceremonies and vow renewals. The Wedding Pavilion sits serenely tucked away in the resort’s overwater fine dining complex, adjacent to French fine dining venue Finesse, the newly opened wine library Cuvée, and the tranquil overwater lounge Cyan. Panoramic glass doors provide 360-degree views, and […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maldives crowned ‘Best Honeymoon Destination’ at Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards The Maldives has been crowned the winner of ‘Best Honeymoon Destination’ in the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards 2018. Conquering impressive competition from scores of romantic honeymoon destinations from across the globe to take the coveted title, the luxurious and […]
