Maldives secures fourth place among world’s most coveted ‘old money’ destinations
Maldives has secured its place among the most popular “old money” destinations in the world. According to a recent study conducted by SlotTracker.com, the Maldives ranked fourth in this exclusive list, based on an analysis of over 400 million Instagram hashtags. With an astounding 12,777,931 Instagram hashtags, the Maldives outshined its competitors and secured its […]
Oaga Art Resort curates 3-day Eid Al-Adha programme
Oaga Art Resort has announced their three-day celebration of Eid al-Adha this year 2023. From June 27th to June 29th, guests will be able to indulge in a series of cultural events and experiences accompanied by a special plan with added benefits commemorating the special occasion The celebration starts on June 27th, with a cocktail […]
Finolhu Maldives awarded Travelife Gold Certification
Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives resort has been awarded the prestigious Travelife Gold Certification. This international sustainability certification program recognises the resort’s commitment to environmental management, fair labour practices, human rights, and community support. With some of the strictest requirements in the world, Travelife Gold Certification solidifies Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives’ dedication to sustainable tourism. The […]
Milaidhoo Maldives wins Tekkers Resort Cup 2023 Baa Atoll
In a thrilling finale at the Baa Atoll zone of the Tekkers Resort Cup, Milaidhoo Maldives emerged as champions after a captivating match against Soneva Fushi on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The event witnessed the senior management of both resorts coming together to witness the high-stakes showdown. The first half of the final match concluded […]
Declining state revenue: What it means for Maldives’ hospitality industry
Maldives, renowned for its picturesque beauty and thriving tourism sector, is currently facing significant challenges due to a decline in state revenue, especially from dividends paid by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and a decrease in fees and taxes generated by the tourism sector. This article examines the latest state revenue and expenditure data, highlighting the implications […]
Cinnamon Hotels upgrades operations with Oracle Cloud
John Keells Group, the parent company of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, a diverse chain of hotels with a portfolio across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has selected the Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud suite of products, including property management, sales and event management, and MICROS Simphony Cloud point-of-sale. To best serve guests across their hotels, resorts, […]
Amari Raaya Maldives launches exclusive pre-opening offers ahead of August 2023 opening
Amari Raaya Maldives, the newest luxury destination resort located on a lush private island in Raa Atoll, Maldives, is generating excitement as its launch approaches in August 2023. Situated just 45 minutes away by seaplane from Velana International Airport, Amari Raaya Maldives offers a convenient option for travelers seeking an extraordinary experience in the Maldives. […]
Furaveri Maldives offers unforgettable Eid Al-Adha activities, offers
Furaveri Maldives has announced a range of exciting activities and exclusive offers to mark the joyous occasion of Eid Al-Adha. These special offers are available exclusively through the Furaveri Maldives website. Guests celebrating, can join the Eid Prayer at the mosque at 07:30hrs, followed by a delightful Special Eid breakfast buffet at Jaafaiy Restaurant from […]
Saudi low-cost airline Flynas begins Maldives flights
Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, on Tuesday began flights to Maldives from Riyadh. The maiden flight of Flynas landed at the Maldives’ main Velana International Airport Tuesday morning, and was greeted with a water salute. The new route will depart from King Khalid International Airport three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at […]
Voting opens for TTM Awards 2023
Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) has announced that the voting process for the highly anticipated TTM Awards 2023 is now open to the public. Travel industry professionals and consumers from around the world are invited to cast their votes for the most outstanding resorts and hotels in the Maldives across various categories. The TTM Awards is […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives promotes Hussain Shahid to Resort Manager
After 14 years of service, which commenced as Director of Human Resources back in 2009, Hussain Shahid has developed a broad cross-section of skills in hotel management, resulting in his promotion from Executive Assistant Manager to Resort Manager of Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, this June. Speaking about his time at Kandooma, he reflects on […]
EPA should encourage, not fine coral propagation programmes
The Environment Protection Agency of Maldives (EPA) recently fined some resorts for running coral propagation programmes without conducting an Environment Impact Assessment Report (EIA). This decision has been met with criticism from some conservationists, who argue that the EPA should be encouraging these programmes, not penalising them. Coral propagation programmes are a valuable tool for […]
