A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Established in 2016, CleanTech is a brand of Reinvent Maldives offering medical-grade disinfection services. Due to the pandemic, the company geared up with full research and trained team and started professional disinfection as a joint venture between Reinvent and Stage Core. The team comprises of locals that are WHO certified staff and consultants. The parent […]
Have you ever passed through Boduthakurufaanu Magu in Male` City and happened to notice the huge screen put up by STELCO? The digital billboard has been there for years and according to MD of one of the leading marketing agencies in the Maldives, it will cost about MVR 2 million. While millions are spent on […]
Coco Chic has introduced the Happiest Happy Hour promotion that’s all about pampering you — it’s a flat 25% off all spa services (scrubs, organic facials, massage, manicures & more!) daily from 11 am to 4 pm! If you have been working hard at practice or at the gym, a Sports Massage for runners/athletes along […]
According to the statistics of the Ministry of Finance, the revenue from the green tax has declined by 93% to MVR 3.9 million in June 2020 while MVR 56.4 million was collected during June 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several restrictions were initiated including the closure of the country’s borders which restricted tourist arrivals. […]
Maldives has seen a 69% increase in international passenger arrivals in the second full month since border reopening, as per the statistics revealed by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). A total of 7,607 passengers arrived at the Maldives in the first month of reopening and over 12,883 passengers arrived in the second month. This marks […]
Lily Hotels has reinforced its resorts’ brand presence in the Middle Eastern Markets with the appointment of Claviger (Middle East). They are Luxury Hospitality Sales Consultants for the Middle East Market. Their team comprises of experts in the field of travel, tourism, and lifestyle. Lily Hotels is dedicated to creating high-value, sophisticated and sustainable holidays, […]
Ali Ashfag is a young passionate hotelier from Noonu Holhudhoo, who started his career at a very young 17 years of age. He carries with him over seven years of experience in the Hospitality industry with different International and Local brands. Ashfaq, who is now the Chief Butler at Westin Miriandhoo Island Resort and Spa, […]
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in-person and virtually for its 112th session, which was the first major in-person event involving tourism and the United Nations held since the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. The Executive Council was able to gather 170 delegates from 24 countries, who all agreed to support […]
On 16th July, a regulation was announced which requires shipping agents that operate in the Maldives to register its details with the Maldives Transport Authority. However, this regulation has been revoked by the government. Under the regulation issued by the Transport Authority, other than the registered shipping agents, no other can operate in the country. […]