A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldives has been marked safe by Switzerland, enabling travellers to return to Switzerland without the need for mandatory self-isolation from 29th October 2020. The new version of the “risk countries list” of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) Switzerland has removed the Maldives and have been given the green light for Swiss nationalities […]
The beauty of Maldives stands out like a pearl in the ocean. It’s stunning but wouldn’t remain so unless these areas are protected. With Addu City and Fuvahmulah declared as UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, it is hoped the Maldives find better ways to manage sustainable development and protect biodiversity Biosphere reserves are ‘learning places for sustainable development’. […]
#Maldives has landed a spot on the Forbes list of 20 best places to travel in 2021. Every year, Forbes compiles a list of places travellers can look forward to visiting the next year. Right now, travel seems like the furthest thing from achievable due to the ongoing pandemic and travel restrictions set in place by many countries. […]
The newly redesigned five-star Seaside Finolhu will reopen on November 1, 2020, as the first member of the Design Hotels in the Maldives. Bolstering the already impressive ranks of talent at the hotel will be two newly appointed members of staff: Memo V. Hernandez, Executive Chef and Benjamin Gouet, Director of Food & Beverage. Together, […]
TTM Travel Summit 2020, which will be held virtually from 24th to 26th November 2020, will be hosted by Dolores Semeraro. Dolores Semeraro is a multilingual hospitality speaker, certified digital marketing trainer and coach with 15 years of experience in Tourism and Hospitality. Having lived in China for over 7 years, Dolores is also a […]
This Halloween, Lily Beach Resort & Spa is planning a spooktacular celebration for the guests. On October 31st, you are entitled to join the celebration with your own costume. The best part is that, if your costume stands out and brings on the spook, you will get a chance to win a special prize from […]
In the subcontinent of India’s southwest lies one of the most outrageously beautiful island nations globally, Maldives. Unashamed of its natural and geographical settings, the islands are scattered like ivory pearls, where one would leave a Fiyavalhu (foorprint) for a moment in time. On this natural paradise amongst lush green vegetation on the inhabited peaceful […]
Maafaru International Airport has welcomed 8 private jets- in a single day! The airport has seen an increase in jet landings since the country reopened its borders. The General Manager of Maafaru International Aiport, Mumthaz Ali revealed that yesterday saw the highest movement in the airport and that it will continue to improve in the […]
The COVID-19 crisis has constricted travel across the world, with over 95% of countries still implementing some sort of movement ban or restriction. As a country solely dependent on tourism, this has inflicted heavy damage upon the Maldivian economy, causing serious spikes in job loss and redundancy across its industries. So, what exactly does this […]