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Experience the essence of France at La Belle Vie: a new French bistro in Kuramathi Maldives

La Belle Vie, an enchanting French bistro nestled in the luxuriant gardens of Kuramathi Maldives, has been unveiled. Designed to evoke the charm of a traditional Parisian bistro, La Belle Vie offers a warm and cozy environment where guests can savour classic French cuisine. Executive Chef Michel Muffat shares his vision, stating that the aim […]

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Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 announced with new categories

Hotelier Maldives, the premier publication for the Maldives’ hospitality industry, has announced the second edition of the Hotelier Maldives Awards, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM). The 2025 awards announcement was made at Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, held on September 19 at CROSSROADS Maldives. Building on the success of the inaugural awards, held in April […]

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Experience festive magic at JW Marriott Maldives with the ‘Symphony of the Sea’ celebration

As 2024 draws to a close, the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa invites families to join its ‘Symphony of the Sea’ celebration, a magical event combining the natural beauty of the Maldives with festive joy. Running from December 20, 2024, to January 10, 2025, this enchanting experience offers a blend of oceanic wonders, exciting […]

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InterContinental Maldives unveils exclusive teens programme with culinary, water sports, and marine adventures

The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has introduced its first-ever dedicated teens programme, offering young guests a curated selection of enriching, exploratory, and exciting experiences. From honing culinary skills in interactive cooking classes to earning water sports certifications and discovering the vibrant marine life, the programme provides numerous opportunities for teens to uncover new passions and […]

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Navigating economic challenges and tourism: Insights for Maldives’ tourism future

The Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, held at CROSSROADS Maldives on September 19, featured a thought-provoking panel discussion titled, ‘Shaping the Future: Strategic Insights from Maldives.’ This session aimed to address key issues concerning the Maldivian economy, with a particular focus on the tourism sector, foreign investment, fiscal policies, and aviation infrastructure. Moderated by TV […]

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Universal Foundation leads Hulhumalé beach cleanup initiative for World Cleanup Day

The Universal Foundation organised a large-scale community clean-up event at Hulhumalé Beach on September 20th in honour of World Cleanup Day 2024. More than 300 employees from Universal’s corporate office and resorts took part in the initiative, joining 23 million participants worldwide in a collective effort to combat waste pollution. World Cleanup Day is an […]

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Maldives sees 10% surge in tourist arrivals

The Maldives has seen a 10% increase in tourist arrivals so far this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. In figures released on September 18, 1.4 million tourists had visited the Maldives in 2024, surpassing the 1.3 million recorded by the same date in 2023. The ministry […]

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Le Méridien Maldives clinches 2024 Tekkers Resort Cup in thrilling Lhaviyani Zone finale

Le Méridien Maldives emerged victorious in the 2024 Dhiraagu Tekkers Resort Cup for the Lhaviyani Zone, triumphing over Six Senses Kanuhura in a thrilling final on September 19, 2024. The tournament, hosted at Le Méridien Maldives, highlighted impressive skills and sportsmanship from all participating teams. Three teams competed in the tournament: Le Meridien Maldives, Six […]

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Visit Maldives partners with NHGAM and MATATO at ATF Dhaka 2024

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is partnering with the National Hotel and Guest House Association (NHGAM) and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) to promote the Maldives to the Bangladeshi market at the Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) Dhaka. This event, running from September 19th to 21st, 2024, […]

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Soneva Fushi earns global accolades: ranked no. 8 in World’s 50 Best Hotels and wins Best Beach Resort

Soneva Fushi has once again received prestigious recognition from The World’s 50 Best Hotels, ranking No. 8 as the only resort in the Maldives to feature in the Top 50. For the second consecutive year, it also claimed The Lost Explorer Best Beach Hotel Award, which honours the highest-ranked hotel located within 20 meters of […]

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Maldives’ economy safe from bankruptcy as tourism grows, says Presidential Advisor

The Maldives’ economy will not face bankruptcy as long as the global tourism industry continues to expand, according to Presidential Tourism Advisor Mohamed Khaleel. Speaking at the GM Forum, organised by Hotelier Maldives at Crossroads today, Khaleel addressed concerns about the nation’s financial stability, including the risk of defaulting on foreign debt. Khaleel acknowledged that […]

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Tourism Minister calls for boost in occupancy and longer stays to drive Maldives tourism growth

Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has called on the industry to not only focus on increasing tourist arrivals but also to boost occupancy rates, extend the length of tourist stays, and enhance tourist spending in the Maldives. Speaking at the GM Forum 2024, Minister Faisal expressed optimism that tourist arrivals in the Maldives would surpass 2 […]

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