Maldives wins ‘Best Island’ title at the Condé Nast Traveller, Readers’ Travel Awards 2016
Maldives has won the ‘Best Island’ award at the Conde’ Nast Traveller Reader’s Travel Awards.
Withholding Tax and tourism sector GST moves online
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has on Monday issued a ruling mandating the online filing and payment of Withholding Tax and tourism sector GST.
GCC travellers expected to increase during Eid holidays
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With an extended 5-day Eid al-Adha holiday period to be observed in the majority of GCC countries, arrivals from the GCC market is expected to increase during the holiday period which is expected to fall on the 10 to 15 September 2016. While the GCC market only comprise of a 3 per cent market share […]
Match of a lifetime to boost staff morale at Jumeirah Vittaveli
Jumeirah Vittaveli organised a futsal match yesterday in honor of visiting retired footballer Roberto Ayala, the Argentinian defender.
Organisers gear up for 12th edition of Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 12th edition of the annual Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge will be held from 5 to 7 September. This year’s event is once again supported by the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives along with the Sri Lanka – Maldives Bilateral Business Council and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka. This […]
An analysis of demand and supply in the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visitor arrivals and major indicators Maldives has been maintaining its position as one of the most attractive holiday destinations in 2016 with an average arrival growth rate of 1.7% for inbound international tourists in the first half of the year 2016. The year began with a strong performance with a growth rate of 11.7% on […]
Motions of the Ocean – Xander Parish and The Mariinsky Ballet Company perform at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi
Xander Parish and the Mariinsky Theater performers bring ballet to the Maldives, at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi
André’s Octaphilosophy at Kurumba Maldives resort
Chef André Chiang, whose eponymous restaurant is among the top 50 in the world, visits Kurumba Maldives resort as part of his globetrotting culinary tour.
Careers: Nasreena Ali – Demi Chef at Furaveri Island Resort & Spa
Nasreena Ali is the Demi Chef at Furaveri Island Resort & Spa. Hotelier Maldives sits down with her to find out more about her, to discover the highpoints of her career, and whether a woman needs to sacrifice family to become successful.
W Maldives scoops top prize at FHAM International Culinary Challenge
Demi Chef de Partie of W Maldives, Sujith Premalal, has won the top prize at the FHAM International Culinary Challenge held in Male from August 21st to 24th.
Coral regeneration initiative underway at Outrigger Resort in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Guests at the Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort recently joined the Best Dives Konotta marine biologist and staff to relaunch a coral regeneration project. According to the resort, the previous initiative launched in December 2015 was doing well until the El Nino effect in April raised water temperatures and negatively impacted new growth. On 19 August, […]
Soneva Fushi to host second edition of apprenticeship Programme
Soneva Fushi Maldives is set to host the second annual Junior Host programme.
