A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Mr. Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz, President of MATATO Maafushi Island will be hosting the Award Night for Dhiraagu Presents Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition on 30th October 2017. More than 90 nominees are competing in 12 categories, where for the first time, MATATO is bringing a platform exclusively for Guesthouses, to recognize and display the innovative […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 5th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: The master plan for iHavan, the long-awaited development plans for Ihavandhippolhu atoll in the north of Maldives would have been completed by last July as per government and actual works will be underway, however, July, August, […]
A mobile wallet service was launched by Dhiraagu at a ceremony held in Hotel Jen, Male’. “Dhiraagu Pay” was officially launched by Minister of Finance Mr Ahmed Munawar. During his speech, he stated that it is an essential service in the Maldives and that it is a vision to see Maldives as a nation that […]
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced that they are to take part at the Outbound Travel Roadshow 2018, Middle East. OTR is a pure B2B meet, where leading tour agents and tour operators as buyers who do outbound travel. The Buyer data is reviewed and the most potential buyers for […]
Dhiraagu has appointed Maldivian no. 1 fly boarder Ibrahim Hussein commonly known as Ibbadey as their brand ambassador at their Youth Fest held in Villimale on the 7th of October 2017. Ibbadey has been extremely active in promoting flyboarding in the Maldives including actively taking part in international flyboarding tournaments. Looking at his participation in […]
Mamen, the digital platform from Dhiraagu for empowered, innovative and fun people has taken off at the Dhiraagu Youth Fest in Vilingili on the 7th of October 2017. A lucky first group of 100 customers will be the first members of the Mamen community until it is made available to the general public very soon. As […]
The popular chain which operates expresso bars in South Asia and the Middle East, Barista Coffee India Ltd, chose Barista Maldives as its “Best International Franchise Partner 2017”. The fairly new Barista Maldives received this award after competing with the brand franchise outlets in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and other countries. Best franchise partner is […]
The website for Technical Vocational Education Center (TVEC), a vocational training institute established in B. Kihaadhoo has been launched. This training centre was opened by Coastline Foundations with the aim of developing technically skilled youth for the evolving technical industries of Maldives. With the training provided in this institute, the foundation hopes to tackle issues […]
General Sales Agent of SriLankan Airlines, Ace Aviation Services Maldives, introduces special fares for World Travel Market (2017) London. Under the “World Travel Market with SriLankan Airlines” return tickets from Male’ to London will be sold on a fair promotion for particular dates. For passengers who will be departing from Male’ on 7th November, tickets […]