A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
In the perfect timing for re-opening on December 1st, 2020, Kurumba Maldives has been awarded the following distinguished recognitions. A prestigious globally trusted Awards program, The World Luxury Hotel Awards, has announced Kurumba Maldives as the category winner in both continental and regional categories: Kurumba Maldives – Continent Winner in Luxury Family Hotel Veli Spa […]
Per AQUUM Hotels & Resorts have won the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand 2020”, an award by the globally renowned World Travel Awards (WTA). However, it has come to light that the brand does not currently have any resorts or hotels in the Maldives. In fact, according to Corporate Maldives’ sources, Per AQUUM has […]
The Maldives has won 4 prestigious awards in the Indian Ocean category in World Travel Awards – the most prestigious honours programme in global travel and tourism, established in 1993 and recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. The Maldives has won the following categories this year: Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination 2020 […]
The Maldivian government has decided to permit the sale of land from lagoons and dry land to locals, under the proposed 2021 budget. According to the MVR 34.7 billion budget presented to the Parliament on Monday, the state would receive an estimated income of MVR 300 million from the sale of such land. It was […]
Kagi Maldives Spa Island is open and ready to welcome guests. Conveniently located at the edge of North Male Atoll, this luxury boutique island resort offers authentic Maldivian experiences and includes only 50-villas. Each holiday journey is uniquely designed to offer a balance between all the resort experiences. Starting from the cutting-edge spa and fitness offerings – to the […]
Ooredoo has signed as the Main Partner for TTM Maldives 2020 Virtual, the leading international travel trade fair of the Maldives which will be held from 24th-26th November. On behalf of Ooredoo, Mr Hussain Niyaz, Acting Chief Commercial Officer signed the agreement, while Dr Hussain Sunny Umar, Chief Executive Officer of Orca Media Group, signed […]
The Ministry of Tourism has made the decision to temporarily suspend the operational permit of Kandima Maldives. The suspension comes following the death of an elderly employee at the resort due to COVID-19, on the 30th of October. There is also a growing cluster of 60 individuals who have tested positive for the virus at […]
In the line-up of any hospitality team, Butlers play a significant role. As the conduit between the guests and the rest of the teams and the management itself, this translates to a huge responsibility. A responsibility that demands a unique set of skills and abilities on the part of a Butler. The following are some […]
The Ministry of Tourism has announced that ‘Mystery Guests’ will be travelling to various tourist facilities across the country, on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism. The guests will be inspecting compliance with the regulations set forth by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the Tourism Ministry. In a statement released by the Ministry, it […]