Maldives Among the Six Countries Removed from Abu Dhabi Green List
Abu Dhabi will remove Maldives and five other countries from its green list on 18 August 2021, states UAE’s second flag carrier Etihad Airways. Hence, passengers travelling from Maldives, Armenia, Austria, Israel, Italy and the USA will need to quarantine on arrival. Maldives was initially added to the green list on 31 July 2021, allowing […]
Aitken Spence Revenue Improves in Q121 as Maldives Tourism Recovers
Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence PLC saw its leisure sector performance improve as revenue recovered to 3.5 billion rupees at the end of June 2021, as reported in Economy Next. This is a significant increase from the 195.5 million rupees earned in the same period of 2020. “The Tourism sector showed promising results with an increase […]
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LUX* South Ari Atoll to Hold Week-long Music Festival From 28 August to 3 September 2021, LUX* South Ari Atoll’s music festival ‘As The Sun Goes Down’ will feature live performances by seven renowned International DJs — Facundo Mohrr (Argentina), Apache (France), Oriol Calvo (Spain), Gui Defilippi (Brazil), Fischetti & Radice (Brazil), Marcelo Romero (Brazil), […]
Ocean Group Introduces LIFT e-Foil and LIFT Surf Foil to the Maldives
The first to bring SEABOB, CROWNLINE boat, PARITET glass bottom boats, MASTERCRAFT wakeboarding boat, X-JETBLADE and X-JETPACK to the island nation, Ocean Group has now expanded their water sports equipment range with the innovative LIFT e-Foil. This electric hydrofoil surfboard lets you fly above any body of water, even without wind and waves. LIFT e-Foil […]
91 Per Cent of Registered Bed Capacity is Now Operational
According to the latest update by the Ministry of Tourism, about 60 per cent of the registered tourist accommodation facilities are now in operation, which is over 91 per cent of the total registered bed capacity, as majority of the resorts which accounts for the largest bed capacity are now open. While the Ministry approved […]
Pullman Maldives to Host Food Week from 23 – 29 August
Pullman’s luxury all-inclusive resort on Maamutaa Island, Maldives, has unveiled the resort’s first exclusive Food Week Event that invites guests to embark in a truly authentic culinary journey. The annual event, held from 23-29 August, offers the best of international and local cuisines during the week, combined with its generous all-inclusive benefits. From food demonstrations […]
Gulf Air Begins Daily Flights to Maldives
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain has upgraded its direct flight operations to Velana International Airport from 15 August 2021. According to the airline, the decision to operate daily flights is a response to the growing travel demand by passengers from Bahrain, the GCC and Europe after Maldives relaxed entry restrictions. […]
Villa Hakatha – Fueling the Future
Through sheer perseverance and a commitment to excellence, Villa Hakatha Pvt. Ltd (VHPL) has become a powerhouse in the energy sector as well as a prominent leader in the field of construction material suppliers in the country. With a 20-year-old legacy, VHPL is a subsidiary entity of Villa Shipping and Trading Company Pvt. Ltd, that […]
Feel the Beat of the Maldives with Jennifer Dons, Music Curator at W Maldives
Escape to W Maldives where the sound of the waves drumming against the infinity pool provides the perfect soundtrack to life as you luxuriate in a wonderland of white-sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs. From the moment you step onto this heart shaped island playground, get ready to welcome infinite days amplified by the […]
Airlines from the Middle East Lead in Tourist Arrivals to Maldives
Six international airlines are currently operating from the Middle East to Velana International Airport (VIA), out of which Emirates and Qatar Airways top the list with more than 100,000 passengers each since reopening the country’s borders in July 2020. According to the latest updates on 4 August 2021, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the leading […]
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Fairmont Maldives Welcomes Visiting Wellness Practitioner Amanda A multidisciplinary healer for 17 years, Amanda guides Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi guests to overcome physical and emotional distress and restore a sense of connection with life through specialized wellness practices. Amanda is a certified Reiki Master, Craniosacral Therapist, Theta Healer, and Intuitive Coach, with further training […]
Purchasing Power: Ahmed Asim, Purchasing Manager, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
In this interview with Hotelier Maldives, Ahmed Asim, the Purchasing Manager for Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, speaks about the ideal supplier and his most successful deals. Hotelier Maldives: How long have you been in purchasing? Ahmed Asim: I started my career in hotel industry back in 2007, so it’s been 14 years since I have […]
