A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Arranging accommodation in the Maldives has never been easier, and with Villa Travels, you can conveniently book your next stay at any Villa Hotel. The Villa collection of resorts in the Maldives range from the 3-star, family-friendly Fun Island Resort & Spa to the romantic, 5-star Paradise Island Resort & Spa. The collection also boasts […]
American tennis superstar and the 29th best singles tennis player in the world, Taylor Fritz has arrived at Lily Beach Resort & Spa for a much-needed getaway to rest, relax, and rejuvenate to get back on his tennis tour with renewed vigour. Taylor Fritz is a player who reached an ATP final in his third […]
The Ministry of Tourism has stated that there are 306 tourist facilities currently open and operating in the Maldives, up until 4th November. According to statistics from the Ministry, this figure includes 120 resorts, 65 guesthouses and 121 safaris. This is a total of 32,622 beds. The Ministry stated that there are an additional 9 […]
The Tourism Ministry has warned that they will be revoking permits of resorts and guesthouses operating in violation of COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). On 15th July, inbound travel restrictions were lifted in the Maldives, allowing resorts to reopen their doors and resume operations according to HPA guidelines. In a […]
Soneva Jani, the iconic luxury resort located in the Maldives’ Noonu Atoll, announces 85 new job positions, to be filled over the next few months as part of its Chapter Two expansion. The positions include eighteen positions in Housekeeping, sixteen openings for butler roles, two in the water sports department, two boat crew, six in […]
Dhiraagu introduces ‘Ecosys’ to the hospitality industry in the Maldives in order to consolidate and unify mission-critical services into a single platform. Dhiraagu Ecosys is an innovative and future proof platform developed specifically for the Maldives’ hospitality industry and aimed to provide resorts with protection and real-time monitoring that will ease operations of the management. […]
In the natural paradise of Maldives, amongst lush green vegetation on the inhabited peaceful island of Mandhoo in South Ari Atoll, Fiyavalhu Maldives is now ready to bestow its unparalleled hospitality. After months of restless waiting, Fiyavalhu Maldives has finally welcomed its first guests with a grand opening today, attended by the Minister of Tourism, Dr […]
Lily Beach Resort & Spa has become the latest to launch an official TikTok account, enabling travellers to have a glimpse into the exciting life that awaits at the sunny side of life. The content on TikTok will show the essence of what makes Lily Beach Resort & Spa considered the best all-inclusive resort in […]
H.E. Sunjay Sudhir, the High Commissioner of India in the Maldives assures Indian holidaymakers that the Maldives will be one of the most unforgettable experiences Indians will have anywhere. During an exclusive interview to TTM+ Travel Talk show, H.E. Sunjay Sudhir said, “They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but there is life […]