Hondaafushi Resort to Open in April
Hondaafushi, a new 4-star 400 room resort in North Haa Dhaalu atoll will be opening at 80 room capacity next month.
Proprietor AAA Hotels &...
Maldives Among Top 50 Healthiest Countries in the World
Maldives has ranked at number 41 of the 50 healthiest countries in the world, according to Bloomberg 2017 Healthiest Country Index.
The ranking was based...
66% Revenue Increase from Tourism Land Rent
The revenue from Tourism land rent has increased by 66% within the first two months of the year, according to Maldives Inland Revenue Authority...
Centara Announces Two More Properties in Maldives
Centara Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to construct/operate two more properties in the Maldives.
In an interview with Bangkok Post, the Senior Vice President...
First ever “Hotelier Summit – Maldives” to be held during TTM 2017
First ever "Hotelier Summit - Maldives" has been scheduled to be held during TTM 2017. The summit will be first of its kind and...
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...
Kuda fushi Resort and Spa Opens
Kuda fushi Resort and Spa, located in Raa Atoll, has begun welcoming visitors to their magical little island resort beginning from 10th March 2017.
Kuda...
Over 60 resorts/hotels confirm participation in “TTM 2017”
Over 60 resorts have confirmed their participation in the first International Travel Trade Show of Maldives "TTM 2017". TTM is scheduled to be held...
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...
Zongshen eyes stakes in seaplane operators
Zongshen Group, a manufacturer of generators and engines, plans to purchase a stake in the biggest seaplane airline in the Maldives this year, in...
MIFCO under STO Management
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) was reallocated as a subsidiary of the largest trading company in the country, State Trading Organization (STO) in September...
MEGA Maldives Suspends Delhi Flights Temporarily
MEGA Maldives has announced a temporary suspension of flights between Male and Delhi, due to non-availability of aircraft and low demand.
The canceled flights are...
BML urges travelers to book USD at least 8 hours prior to flight
Bank of Maldives has released a statement urging all travelers using BML’s online portal to purchase USD to do so at least 8 hours...
BML to disburse MVR 107 million as 2016 dividends
Bank of Maldives' Board of Directors has disclosed that MVR 107.6 million will be disbursed as dividends for the year 2016, at a rate...
CCR Top Ten Tour Operators for 2016 Receive Plaques at ITB Berlin
Crown & Champa Resorts (CCR) awarded its Top Ten Tour Operators for 2016 at this year’s ITB Berlin with a commemorative plaque for their...
Maldives participates in Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT)
Maldives is currently being exhibited in Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) which is held in Moscow, Russia from 14th – 16thMarch 2017.
MITT...
OZEN by ATMOSPHERE at MAADHOO wins the prestigious CONNOISSEUR CIRCLE AWARD for the “BEST...
Connoisseur Circle, the leading Luxury Lifestyle Magazine with the German speaking markets has just held its Annual Awards ceremony during ITB 2017, in Berlin,...
Ace Hardware Corp. at No.7 of Franchise 500
Ace Hardware Corp has placed at number 7 on Entrepreneur’s 38th annual Franchise 500 ranking, from among 988 companies.
Ace hardware and home center store...
STELCO to Construct Back-up Generator in Male’ Industrial Village
Ministry of Housing has awarded a 10,000 square feet land in Male’ Industrial Village to State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) to construct and operate...
Maldives Travel Awards 2017: People’s Edition to be hosted at TTM Gala Night
Maldives Travel Awards: People’s Edition 2017 will be held at Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi during TTM Gala Night.
Maldives Travel Awards People’s Edition will recognize, successful...
MIRA reports MVR 1 Billion in Revenue in February 2017
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has reported an income of MVR 1 Billion in February 2017.
According to MIRA, the received amount is 15.2% higher...
Kuredu awarded prestigious TUI Awards
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, Maldives has been recognized as one of the top 100 for perfect holidays. For the 6th year in a...
Mr. Ismail Hameed | Director Marketing of Highrise
Mr. Ismail Hameed is an entrepreneur and one of the first people in the country to explore the publications and event industries of the...
Summer Island Maldives Awarded Prestigious ITS ‘Red Star’ Award
Summer Island Maldives has been awarded the prestigious ITS 'Red Star Award', placing the resort among the top 100 hotel properties in the ITS...
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Dhiraagu Honours Staff Contributions at Annual Awards Night
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