MEGA Maldives Airlines to introduce direct flights between Maldives and India
MEGA Maldives Airlines has been awarded an Air Operators Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India, to launch direct flights between the Maldives and India.
Island and lagoon lease acquisition fees announced for 2016
The Government of Maldives has announced the lease acquisition fees for 2016 for the leasing of islands and lagoons for tourism development.
Trans Maldivian Airways to develop new seaplane base at Gan airport
The commencement of seaplane operations in South it will ease the logistics and further enhance the holiday experience of tourists travelling to the southern destinations of Maldives.
Amendments to Hotel Development Regulations come into effect
Under the new amendments, hotels can only be developed in islands with 24 hour electricity and health care facilities along with a Police Station situated in the island.
Copier Plus introduces latest printing technology to Maldives
The new Brothers series come with a set of new features including the 4-bin Mailbox which will stack and sort out the printed papers by different people, all at the same time. The new world class printer also has a high print speed of up to 50 ppm.
Vacations Expo: Maldives’ first travel exhibition kicks off
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vacations Expo, the Maldives’ first travel exhibition, kicked off yesterday at the National Art Gallery. Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed inaugurated the exhibition at an opening ceremony Thursday afternoon. Speaking at the ceremony, Saeed said the expo is a good initiative. Such fairs are important to the Maldives as they will help boost the tourism […]
Pietro Addis appointed general manager at COMO Maalifushi, Maldives
COMO Hotels and Resorts has appointed Pietro Addis as the new general manager of COMO Maalifushi, Maldives.
Kurumba Maldives resort unveils refurbished pool area
Kurumba Maldives Resort has unveiled its newly refurbished main and children’s pool.
New ‘Master in Residence’ announced at Shangri-La Maldives
Professional underwater photographer, marine biologist and scientific diver, Uli Kunz set to make Shangri-La Maldives home from 9 to 20 August 2016
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation’s profit for the past quarter increase by 67 per cent
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) earned a profit of USD 2.2 million (MVR 33.9 million) in the 2nd quarter of 2016. This is a 67 per cent increase when compared to the 1st quarter of 2016. Profit for the 1st quarter totalled at USD 1.3 million. According to MTDC’s 2nd quarter report for 2016, […]
Best Dives Pvt. Ltd. unveils Semi-Submarine at Jumeirah Vittaveli
Best Dives Maldives unveiled a semi-submersible vessel, one of the first of its kind in the Maldives, at Jumeirah Vittaveli on 26 July. The vessel can accommodate a maximum of twelve passengers and its cosy interior boasts large windows and air conditioning.
The rising tide of guesthouse tourism in the Maldives
The burgeoning guesthouse industry has opened up the Maldives to backpackers and budget travelers for the first time.
