Singapore Airlines Group Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has pledged its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, reinforcing its long-standing strategy of working towards decarbonisation and environmental sustainability across its operations. The group’s airlines, Singapore Airlines, Scoot and SIA Cargo, will use multiple levers to achieve this goal. These include investing in new-generation aircraft, achieving higher […]
The Wondrous Wine Cellars of the Maldives
Featured Image: Hurawalhi Wine Cellar and Sommelier Wine was first discovered in 6000 BC in Eurasia and it has long been enjoyed throughout the world. While the Maldives is a Muslim country and in its inhabited islands drinking alcohol is prohibited, in the resorts where international guests visit, the beverage is the perfect accompaniment to […]
Dive into the World of Marine Biologist Llewellyn Tossel, at Aqua, The Westin Maldives Mirandhoo Resort
One of the most astonishing places to dive in the world is the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Baa Atoll. Here, one can get up close and personal with manta rays and whale sharks or swim alongside the beautiful hawksbill turtle. This beautiful coral atoll in the middle of the country is made up of individual […]
Maldives Resorts Mark World Turtle Day
Featured Image: The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort For World Turtle Day on Sunday 23 May, an annual observance that highlights the necessity to protect these sea creatures from their disappearing habitats across the world, several Maldives resorts are undertaking conservation efforts to keep these islands welcoming to them. The archipelago is home to five of […]
Top 10 Cultural Attractions and Local Stays in the Maldives
Every year on the 21st of May, the world joins together to celebrate the richness of different cultures around the world and the essential role of intercultural dialogue to achieve peace and sustainable development. Relatively isolated from the rest of the world, the Maldives boasts a highly complex and unique culture, with historically deep roots […]
Women in Hospitality: Zainab Hussain Shihab
Zainab Hussain Shihab is the Marketing Communications Manager at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands. Patina Maldives Fari Islands, opened on 18th May 2021, is the first property for Patina Hotels and Resorts in the world. Located in North Male, three world-class hotels straddle a trio of islands that include the Ritz Carlton, Capella Maldives and Patina. […]
Stay in the Lap of Luxury at the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
Escape reality and luxuriate in five-star heaven within your spacious beach or overwater pool villas. The warm sun beats down on your face as you inhale the tropical air, and you surrender your senses to the enchanting backdrop of the stunning Indian Ocean – just beyond the infinity pool. Here in this land of endless […]
Exclusive: Gordon Andrew Stewart, CEO and MD, MACL
Gordon Andrew Stewart was appointed CEO and MD of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), a 100% government limited liability company vested with the mandate to oversee the development and operations of Velana International Airport (VIA). Despite taking the leadership role amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic and arriving in the country soon after the borders opened in […]
Sun Siyam Resorts Appoints Hype Communications as GCC PR Agency
Sun Siyam Resorts has announced the appointment of Hype Communications as its partner PR agency to handle GCC promotion. Hype Communications will be promoting Sun Siyam’s laid-back luxury resorts located in the idyllic natural surroundings of Maldives and Sri Lanka, which present extraordinary experiences and sanctuaries for the free-spirited while transporting guests into a realm […]
Lily Beach Resort & Spa Achieves COVID-Ready Gold Certification
Lily Beach Resort & Spa, the title holder for TripAdvisor’s Best All-Inclusive Resort in Asia, is now a COVID-Ready Gold certified property, administered by Hotel Resilient and verified by the Maldives’ own auditing company, NSURE. The Gold Certification boosts travel confidence to the resort for following COVID-19 international guidelines, HPA guidelines and industry best practices. […]
Three Islands You Can Take Over in the Maldives
These resorts are offering you not just a room, but a whole island at your disposal. With exclusivity taking on a whole new meaning, settle for nothing less than a complete buyout for your next trip to the Maldives! Three resorts are unveiling packages that let guests utilise all facilities and access all rooms in […]
UK Pandemic Savers Could Provide a Boost to Long-Haul Destinations Like the Maldives Post-COVID-19, Says GlobalData
Those in the UK who were able to save during the COVID-19 pandemic may now be considering a ‘bucket list’ trip, as cancelled trips and a reduced ability to travel has left bigger budgets for more once-in-a-lifetime trips to the Maldives. This could provide a much-needed boost to destinations that require long-haul flights, says GlobalData, […]
