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4 Reasons Why Waldorf Astoria Maldives Airport Service Is Unique

4 Reasons Why Waldorf Astoria Maldives Airport Service Is Unique

By Maldives Times 3 min read

Situated in one of the most beautiful, sought-after locations in the world, the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers guests unparalleled, bespoke service and unforgettable experiences. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul. A Well-Experienced Airport Concierge Team Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi’s airport team is consisting […]

Dine in Greece! Minutiae Restaurant Opens in Hulhumale`

Dine in Greece! Minutiae Restaurant Opens in Hulhumale`

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Minutiae is a new restaurant in K. Hulhumale that has a Greece concept and is designed to provide customers with the experience of dining in an environment in Greece. The Restaurant Manager Ali Mamdhooh says that the most special experience right now is the High Tea during the evening. While there are two packages of […]

Regardless of the Bitter Norm, VIA Moves Forward with New Developments

Regardless of the Bitter Norm, VIA Moves Forward with New Developments

By Maldives Times 3 min read

Ever since the global pandemic hit the country, delays, cancellations and setbacks have been some very common terms. However, after a difficult halt and the biggest downturn in Maldives’ tourism industry, the country has started welcoming back tourists and the economy has started operating in the New Normal. During such a time, Velana International Airport […]

Tourist Arrivals to Maldives on A Single Day Peaks Since Border Reopening!

Tourist Arrivals to Maldives on A Single Day Peaks Since Border Reopening!

By Maldives Times 1 min read

Since the destination reopened its borders on 15th July, the greatest number of tourist arrivals in a single day has been recorded on 18th of September, according to Velana International Airport (VIA). The Maldives saw 708 arrivals on 18th September, from which the majority were from Russia. Russia’s Aeroflot carried 335 passengers while Etihad carried 13 passengers and […]

Maldives’ Naturally Isolated Islands Makes It the Safest Holiday Destination

Maldives’ Naturally Isolated Islands Makes It the Safest Holiday Destination

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The Maldives is geographically scattered and distanced, making the destination safest for a post-pandemic holiday, said Thoyyib Mohamed, Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). During an exclusive interview to TTM+, Thoyyib further said “The islands of Maldives are naturally isolated and one island one resort concept is perfect for tourists to […]

CleanTech, Cleaning Coronavirus Off The Maldivian Community

CleanTech, Cleaning Coronavirus Off The Maldivian Community

By Maldives Times 2 min read

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 […]

How Effective is STELCO’s Giant Power-Hungry Billboard?

How Effective is STELCO’s Giant Power-Hungry Billboard?

By Maldives Times 2 min read

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 […]

Green Tax Revenue Declined by 93% in June

Green Tax Revenue Declined by 93% in June

By Maldives Times 2 min read

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. […]