Joali Maldives listed as one of the top 10 Luxury Hotel Openings on Top Hotel News

Hospitality March 25, 2018

Joali Maldives listed as one of the top 10 Luxury Hotel Openings on Top...

The global online news portal, Top Hotel News ranks Joali Maldives as one of the top 10 luxury hotel openings in 2018. Located in Raa...

Hospitality June 27, 2023

Maldivian Introduces First Direct Seaplane Flight to Local Island

Maldivian has successfully launched its eagerly awaited seaplane service to a local island, becoming the first airline to offer direct flights from...

Hospitality October 20, 2016

Global Halal Industry worth $3.66 trillion

The strength and the prosperity of the global halal industry has been trumpeted all over the news. The rise of Generation M - formally...

Hospitality July 28, 2016

Maldives named number 1 in the Condé Nast Traveler’s list of ‘25 Best Island...

Maldives has been named the number 1 spot in the Condé Nast Traveler’s list of ‘25 Best Island Beaches for Swimming and Snorkeling'. "It's no...

Hospitality July 16, 2016

LUX* South Ari Atoll Maldives receives prestigious International Travelife Gold Certification

LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives has received international recognition for its sustainable tourism ef-forts by being awarded prestigious Travelife Gold Certification. Travelife...

Hospitality February 22, 2017

CORPORATE MALDIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – MR. HUSSAIN AFEEF

by Ruba Ali Mr. Hussain Afeef is a pioneer businessman and entrepreneur, responsible for both the instigation and expansion of several key industries in the...

Hospitality March 19, 2017

Mr. A U M Fawzy | Chief Executive Officer of Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA)

Mr. A U M Fawzy is the Chief Executive Officer of Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), home to the world’s largest fleet of seaplanes. TMA’s...

Hospitality July 31, 2016

Malahini Kuda Bandos has finally arrived

Malahini Kuda Bandos, a medium ranged 4-star resort developed on the former picnic island has welcomed the first tourists last week. Malahini Kuda Bandos resort offers well...

Hospitality July 16, 2016

Rogue One’s newest planet, Scarif, is based on Maldives

Scarif, one of the new environments that will appear in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, was based on "paradise," director Gareth Edwards announced. During a...

Hospitality July 26, 2016

Dhigufaru Island Resort to open in August

Dhigufaru Island Resort in Baa Atoll has been set to open on August 15th. This will be the second opening this year after "Finolhu"...

Hospitality April 4, 2023

Dolce & Gabbana Announces Luxury Hospitality Project in Maldives

Italian luxury fashion group Dolce & Gabbana has announced a new hospitality project in the Maldives. They also announced two residential projects...

Hospitality July 19, 2016

Sri Lanka’s Hayleys buys Maldivian resort “Kudarah” for US$23mn

Sri Lanka’s Hayleys PLC has acquired a Maldivian resort named Kudarah Island Resort through their subsidiary Luxury Resort private limited for 23 million US...

Hospitality October 4, 2018

World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant nears Completion

The underwater restaurant “Under” located near to the southernmost tip of Norway under five meters is the first of its kind in...

Hospitality December 19, 2018

Heritance Aarah Resort’s ‘Open Day’ set to launch in 6 islands of Raa atoll

Heritance Aarah has decided to launch their ‘Open Day’ in 6 islands of Raa Atoll in the hopes of creating a pathway for new job...

Hospitality December 29, 2016

Cocoon Maldives now open

Cocoon Maldives has opened its doors for the visitors on 26 December 2016, over a month ahead of schedule. Alessandro Azzola, Managing Director of Cocoon Investment...

Hospitality December 25, 2016

SriLankan Airlines starts flights from Oman to Gan International Airport

SriLankan Airlines has started operating flights to Gan island in Maldives from Oman. With the beginning of four flights per week, SriLankan Airlines has...

Hospitality November 14, 2023

Atmosphere Core Announces Strategic Management Moves & Hires

Atmosphere Core, a dynamic hospitality company, announced key new hires and redeployments within its team of General Managers for a strategic leadership shuffle...

Hospitality August 14, 2016

Pulse Hotels & Resorts appoint new General Manager and Resort Manager for Kandima Maldives

Pulse Hotels & Resorts has appointed new General Manager and Resort Manager for Kandima Maldives opening in December 2016. Grant Jefferies is an Australian born,...

Hospitality March 19, 2017

THE MALDIVIAN ECONOMY IN 2016: TOURISM SECTOR

Report by: Shifneen Rasheed & Daha Shuaib The year 2016 was a year of ups and downs for the Maldivian economy. While some sectors experienced...

Hospitality August 27, 2016

Wellness tourism industry worth $500 billion – HICIO 2016

Delegates from the 3rd International Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean (HICIO) have returned to Maldives from a successful event. The event took place in...

Hospitality September 18, 2016

Online and SMS voting is now open for Maldives Travel Awards 2016

Maldives Travel Awards 2016 has officially opened for voting. Voters could cast their vote through the official website: www.travelawards.mv and also via SMS which...

Hospitality August 2, 2016

Hurawalhi Maldives Resort to be powered by Solar Energy

The Maldives is well know for its great weather and warm climate, and Hurawalhi Maldives Resort has announced that it is at the forefront...

Hospitality July 13, 2016

Maldives first Travel Trade Show to be held in July 2017

Maldives first travel trade show is scheduled to be held in July 2017. Travel Trade Maldives will be a platform that connects the travel trade...

Hospitality December 16, 2017

Will an “Underwater Theme Park” boost Maldives Tourism Sector?

Globally theme parks are an important component in developing tourism demand. In some destinations theme parks can be the main reason why tourists consider...