A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
On 29th September, the Ministry of Tourism announced an exciting new investment opportunity in the Maldives. However, the Ministry is to reveal details on it on the 4th of October. The information unveiled so far indicates that the project is in Ilhavandhippolhu, 50 minutes from the Hanimaadhoo Airport and 10-15 minutes from Hoarafushi. From this, […]
As guesthouses outside Male` area reopen on 15th October, Health Protection Agency has released a revised standard operating procedure, aimed at preventing COVID-19 transmission in the tourism sector. Here’s everything you, as a traveller, need to know about guesthouses reopening: Before Arriving All tourists who plan to stay in tourist guest houses must hold a negative […]
With working and studying remotely now part of mainstream practices, what better place to work from than a Soneva resort in the Maldives or Thailand? Soneva recently announced its new Workation Offer, valid at all of its resorts between now and December 18, 2020. This offer can be tailored to guests’ needs and can be booked […]
As of 27th September, tourist arrivals to the Maldives was at 399,252. From this, 16,405 tourists arrived in the Maldives after the destination reopened its borders on 15th July. While there were 173347 arrivals in January, February saw 149786 arrivals and 59،627 in March. For the first time in its history, Maldives did not welcome […]
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has announced the appointment of Matai Gilroy as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. From Tahiti and resident in Bangkok, Matai commenced his two-decade-long career in hospitality in his home nation, with roles in reservations and night management before specializing in sales. He most recently held Director of Sales and Marketing […]
The Maldives has introduced “Maldives Border Miles” program, the first of its kind loyalty program developed in the entire world for tourists. During a special virtual ceremony held to mark World Tourism Day 2020, the Minister of Tourism Honorable Abdulla Mausoom has inaugurated the “Maldives Border Miles” program, aimed to boost tourism in the Maldives. […]
World Tourism Organisation has designated 2020 as the Year of Tourism and Rural Development. “Tourism helps rural communities hold onto their unique natural and cultural heritage, supporting conservation projects, including those safeguarding endangered species, lost traditions or flavours,” said Zurab Pololikashvili, UNWTO Secretary-General. As we mark the importance of tourism in promoting and preserving our […]
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, an idyllic resort in the Maldives’ remote and pristine Gaafu Alifu Atoll, has announced its new partnership with private jet company Vertis Aviation. The collaboration, timed with the unveiling of the property’s new Raffles Royal Residence, offers guests the ultimate retreat in a vast 6-bedroom villa, located on an unblemished stretch of […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has signed as the seaplane partner for Maldives Virtual Tour. Maldives Virtual Tour is the breathtaking 360° virtual tours of the Maldives offering next-level virtual experiences with over 2000 virtual tours of over 150 different islands of Maldives. Under this partnership, TMA will facilitate travel to all destinations around the Maldives […]