A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Mr. Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz, President of MATATO Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO), together with the tourism industry has announced that they are to part in South Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show (SATTE), to be held in Delhi, India from 31st Jan- 02nd February 2018 and the 17th edition of Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair (AITF) […]
Calling them suites doesn’t really do justice to the gigantic accommodations of the Maldives. Surrounded by palm-fringed white-sand beaches and aquamarine seas teeming with exotic marine life, these idyllic atolls are truly paradise found. The Crescent NIYAMA PRIVATE ISLANDS The Crescent is so much more than just a suite; this is a cluster of five […]
Tourist count has registered significant growth for the past 4 years. Last year it was reported that approximately 1.3 million holidaymakers flocked to the Indian Ocean archipelago. | Photo: Zaha Ahmed/Avas Tourism Ministry has finalized to initiate a tourism investment forum in the Maldives in participation with foreign investors. The ministry has announced seeking an […]
During the launching ceremony of DhiraaguTV in Lhaviyani atoll on January 8, 2018. Local telecom giant Dhiraagu has launched high-speed fibre broadband services and DhiraaguTV in the islands of Naifaru and Hinnavaru in Lhaviyani Atoll. DhiraaguTV was previously available to both the islands through mobile broadband. However, the telecom company launched DhiraaguTV with fixed broadband […]
President Abdulla Yameen and some ministers pictured at the inauguration of land reclamation for the airport development project in HDh. Kulhudhuffushi. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Tourism minister Moosa Zameer has announced that the government would award development of Haa Dhaal atoll Kulhudhuffushi island’s airport this week. Speaking to Mihaaru, Zameer revealed that the government’s focus was to […]
The road on airport island Hulhule’s southwest coast. PHOTO/MACL The expansion project of Velana International Airport (VIA)’s apron has commenced, announced Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) on Monday. An official of MACL stated that the project, which would see the apron expanded to the road formerly used on Hulhule island’s southwest side, was undertaken by […]
Source – EMITT Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has tabled to participate in five international fairs during the month of January for destination promotion. According to MMPRC, the company will be participating in “OTM” fair held in India from 18th January to 20th January 2018. MMPRC will be taking 13 of the local […]
Dhiraagu launched Dhiraagu TV and Fibre Broadband services in Lh. Hinnavaru and Lh. Naifaru in a colourful event held on 7th January 2018. Dhiraagu provides the first nationwide IPTV service. With over 80 channels in the introductory package, Dhiraagu TV brings you a host of premium channels, including Disney, which is newly introduced in the country, […]
Allied showcased their uniqueness during Maldivian Idol. A little boy, who was featured in their ads during Maldivian Idol captured the hearts of everyone. Allied has, yet again, prepared something equally unique – Allied Special Event. Allied has released the trailers for their Special Event. The trailers feature various musicians, showcasing their unique and individual […]