Assets Group, Kerzner International announce Atlantis The Royal, Maldives to open in 2029
Assets Group and Kerzner International Holdings Limited have announced the signing of Atlantis’ new development in the Maldives. Located in South Male Atoll in Maldives, the magnificent Atlantis the Royal, Maldives is set to open in 2029. Assets Group holds the head lease rights to Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and is developing another ultra-luxury property […]
Maldives diving reaches new depth with first PADI TecRec Center launch
The Maldives has reached a new milestone in its diving industry with the launch of the country’s first PADI TecRec diver training center. Established by Aquaventure Dive Center in Addu City, the facility marks the beginning of a new era for technical diving in the Maldives, creating opportunities for divers to explore greater depths beyond […]
Shark Expedition Fuvahmulah launches freediving with tiger sharks, led by marine biologist Andriana Fragola
Shark Expedition Fuvahmulah, renowned for its world-class scuba diving encounters, has announced an exciting expansion: the chance to freedive with tiger sharks in the Maldives’ southernmost atoll. Fuvahmulah, often hailed as the “Tiger Shark Capital of the World,” is the only place on the planet where year-round encounters with tiger sharks are virtually guaranteed. With […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where art meets paradise: Memorable story awaits at Oaga Art Resort
Recently opened Oaga Art Resort transcends the concept of a mere luxury escape. It’s a canvas woven with the rich tapestry of Maldivian heritage, folklore, and contemporary art, offering guests a truly immersive experience. Here, your villa isn’t just a place to stay; it’s a story with art and culture waiting to be discovered. Upon […]
Discover Unforgettable Adventures with Noovilu Sports at Kandolhu Maldives
Nestled in the pristine beauty of the Maldives, Kandolhu is renowned for its Maldivian inspired villas with modern interiors, stunning beaches, and vibrant house reef filled with a myriad of marine life. Noovilu Sports at Kandolhu has been offering exciting activities for guests giving even more reasons to immerse themselves in the breathtaking surroundings to […]
The Standard brings back One Night Standard app
The Standard, one of the world’s leaders in lifestyle driven hospitality, has announced the return of One Night Standard, the brand’s cutting edge last minute booking app, One Night Standard, once again offering spontaneous, same-night reservations, at the lowest available rates, across The Standard portfolio: The Standard, High Line and The Standard, East Village in […]
Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Reopening on 1st August
Coco Collection has announced that the two resorts operated by the brand; Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, will reopen to guests on August 1st, 2020. The islands have enhanced their already rigorous cleaning and disinfecting protocols for the reopening to ensure the health and safety of all guests. These new operational standards […]
Reopening the Maldives, what it means for hoteliers
The Maldives Ministry of Tourism recently announced that the country will begin in July a phased reopening of the country’s borders to international visitors. For hoteliers, that means the race to regain market share shrunken by COVID-19 is about to begin. In the pre-pandemic world, Maldives was one of the top global markets for generation […]
Cash-stressed Maldives hotel sector set to evaluate over reliance on wholesalers
Hotel owners and operators in the Maldives are learning the hard way how quickly disruption can turn cash flow negative. One key trend in global leisure destinations is a severe liquidity crunch of wholesalers and travel intermediaries, which in turn has created a domino impact on hotels. This has created difficulties for the tourism dependent […]
Maldives Resorts: Commandeered for Quarantine Facilities
As a matter of light conjecture, the Maldives is reported to offer the best quarantine facilities – fully functional tourist resorts. As we all know, the Maldives is under a public health emergency since 12 March 2020. That was a step taken in reaction to the first positive Covid-19 case in a visiting Italian tourist […]
