Air France Resumes Winter Flights from Paris
The flag carrier of France, Air France has resumed direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Velana International Airport (VIA) in time for the winter season. The recommencement took place on 2nd November 2021, the same day the airline celebrates four years of service to the Maldives. Air France is operating three weekly flights […]
COP26 Could Signify a Turning Point in Sustainable Tourism: GlobalData
The 26th annual United Nations climate change conference, COP26 could be a huge turning point for the role of sustainability in tourism, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that the tourism industry is in an unprecedented recovery process, and with many private sector companies now committing to more transparent actions around reducing […]
Latest Marketing Updates by Visit Maldives
Participation in ITB Asia 2021 Virtual Visit Maldives and fifteen industry partners participated in the ITB Asia 2021, Southeast Asia’s largest B2B travel & trade show that sees over 13,000 show attendees. The event was held from 25th – 29th October 2021. ITB Asia 2021 Virtual, alongside MICE Show Asia 2021 Virtual and Travel Tech […]
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Launches Stunning Festive Offer
For this festive season, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is offering a full line up of festive revelries from 20th December 2021 to 10th January 2022. During the three-week festivities, guests can expect discerning culinary and immersive experiences, from Paella nights to private pairing of coveted white truffles and fine wines. The experience is […]
Resort News Weekly Roundup
Soneva to Launch One of the World’s Largest Coral Nurseries Soneva has launched a coral restoration programme in partnership with the Swiss environmental organisation Coralive and the global ecosystem restoration organisation Ark2030. Located onsite at Soneva Fushi in the Baa Atoll, this is the largest conservation initiative to be supported by the Soneva Foundation. Sonu […]
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Becomes the First Ultra All-Inclusive Mercure Island Resort
Mercure, the renowned midscale brand of Accor, is introducing an ultra-all-inclusive concept to the Maldives. From 1st November 2021, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo will offer guests an array of dining and beverage offerings at no additional charge, as well as a selected collection of complimentary excursions. The generous all-inclusive concept comes with an extra level of […]
Emirates Extends Long-term Partnership with Maldives at Expo 2020 Dubai
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism Maldives at the Emirates Pavilion in Expo 2020. The MoU was signed by Ahmed Khoory, SVP Commercial West Asia & Indian Ocean at Emirates and Dr Abdulla Mausoom, Minister of Tourism Maldives, and Mr Thoyyib Mohamed, CEO and Managing Director, Maldives Marketing […]
Gili Lankanfushi Appoints New Resort Manager and Director of Food & Beverage
Gili Lankanfushi welcomes Matthew Senyard as the island’s new resort manager, whilst Rodrigo Buanafina has been promoted to director of food and beverage. Matthew has worked with IHG Hotels & Resorts for the past fourteen years in various roles across his native Australia. Ahead of his movement to Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives, he worked at the […]
Laamu Atoll Declared a Hope Spot by Mission Blue
Laamu Atoll has been designated as a planet’s ‘Hope Spot’ by the international non-profit organization, Mission Blue, on 28th October 2021. This declaration results from an application by Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI), an initiative created by Six Senses Laamu in partnership with three NGOs- the Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation and the Olive Ridley Project. […]
Nilesh Singh Appointed General Manager at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa appoints Nilesh Singh as the resort’s general manager. Nilesh brings in over twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry within Asia Pacific. Originally from Mumbai, Nilesh began his career as an assistant food and beverage manager at The Oberoi Airport Services in Mumbai, later moving to The Oberoi […]
Siyam World Opens its Doors to a World of New Possibilities
The official opening of Siyam World took place on 28th October 2021, marking a milestone moment for Maldives tourism. The first arrivals to the resort were given a grand welcome along with a small speech by the managing director of Sun Siyam Resorts, Mr. Ahmed Siyam. “This island is one of the most unique products […]
Crown & Champa Resorts Plans Christmas Activities
Crown & Champa Resorts has announced its holiday season programme. The leading resort collection in the Maldives has planned an extravaganza of exquisite gourmet and entertainment experiences, offering global travellers safe and vibrant festive celebrations across its properties. Below is a flavour of some of the activities taking place in its many properties. Kudadoo Maldives Private […]
