Summer 2025 travel trends: What European travelers want from destinations like Maldives
Despite ongoing economic turbulence and climate concerns, European travelers are holding onto their summer holidays with renewed determination. Allianz Partners’ 2025 European Summer Vacation Confidence Index reveals that 75% of Europeans still intend to travel between July and September—good news for global destinations like the Maldives that rely heavily on European outbound tourism. However, for […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives appoints Mohamed Riza as Executive Assistant Manager
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has announced the promotion of Mohamed Riza to the role of Executive Assistant Manager, effective from 1 July 2025. Riza has been a dedicated member of the Kandooma team since December 2009, when he joined as Executive Housekeeper. In July 2013, he was promoted to Rooms Division Manager, a position […]
Barceló Nasandhura marks World Chocolate Day with exclusive events and treats
This July, Barceló Nasandhura is offering guests a taste of the sweeter side of life through a series of limited-time dessert experiences in the heart of Malé. In celebration of World Chocolate Day, the hotel hosted a Chocolate Indulgence Station in the Nasandhura Lobby on 7th July. Held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the […]
Atoll Solar signs as Renewable Energy category sponsor of TechEng2025
Atoll Solar has signed up as the Renewable Energy Category Sponsor for TechEng2025 – the Maldives’ dedicated B2B platform for engineering and technology in the hospitality sector. An emerging Tier 1 EPC and PPA contractor, Atoll Solar is focused exclusively on delivering renewable energy solutions for resorts and hospitality infrastructure. With the Maldives undergoing a […]
MIC Group empowers teams with cyber safety skills through police-led workshop
Maldives Inflight Catering Group (MIC Group), in collaboration with Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH), hosted a Cyber Safety Awareness Training Session on 8th July 2025 to promote cyber safety and best practices among its teams. The session took place at the Rasmaalan Ballroom at HIH and was conducted in partnership with the Maldives Police Service, with […]
Explore Baa Atoll’s underwater wonders with Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
Surrounded by flourishing reefs and pristine islands with the whitest of soft sands and crystal-clear waters, Coco Collection – a leading resort brand in the Maldives – invites guests to delve into the extraordinary underwater world of Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. Nestled within the crown jewel of the Maldives, the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, […]
Coco Bodu Hithi: romantic Maldivian sanctuary for couples
Nestled in the heart of the Malé Atoll, the Maldivian-owned resort Coco Bodu Hithi warmly welcomes couples to embrace romance and tranquillity this summer in one of the world’s most idyllic island getaways. Far removed from the bustle of city life, Coco Bodu Hithi serves as a sanctuary where intimacy, nature, and luxury coexist in […]
Maldives nominated for prestigious honours at World Culinary Awards 2025
The Maldives has received three distinguished nominations in the highly anticipated World Culinary Awards 2025. The country is in the running for World’s Best Destination for Heritage Cuisine 2025, and Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary Destination 2025. In addition, its capital city, Malé, has been nominated for Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary City Destination 2025. The World […]
Maafaru airport completes runway expansion, welcomes wide-body jets
The expansion of the runway at N. Maafaru International Airport has been completed, with a wide-body aircraft landing at the airport on Tuesday to mark the milestone. As part of the second phase of the Maafaru Airport Development Project, the runway was extended by 650 metres, increasing its total length to 2,850 metres. This upgrade […]
Sun Siyam Resorts launches new government-affiliated apprenticeship programme
Sun Siyam Resorts has officially launched the Sun Siyam Apprenticeship Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Maldives, through the SAILS Project (Sustainable and Integrated Labour Services), a World Bank-funded initiative under the Ministry’s efforts to enhance skills development and youth employability in the Maldives. This new programme, which commenced at Siyam World […]
Is destination marketing vital for a tourism-dependent nation like the Maldives?
The Maldives stands as one of the world’s most iconic and desirable travel destinations, renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and luxurious hospitality offerings. But behind this postcard-perfect image lies a critical economic truth: tourism is the lifeblood of the Maldivian economy, contributing over 70% of foreign exchange earnings, more than 40% of […]
Milaidhoo Maldives launches authentic local island experience in Kihadhoo
Milaidhoo Maldives, a boutique luxury resort situated within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, has unveiled its latest signature offering – the Local Island Tour – a meaningful and intimate cultural experience that provides guests with a genuine insight into everyday life in the Maldives. Nestled amidst the natural splendour of Baa Atoll, celebrated […]
