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4 Reasons Why Maldives Virtual Tour Expo is a Game Changer

4 Reasons Why Maldives Virtual Tour Expo is a Game Changer

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Maldives Virtual Tour Expo is a virtual consumer travel fair showcasing the best of Maldives along with special fares & deals of a lifetime. While you plan to tick the Maldives off your bucket list, why not make a pre-trip to the destination and experience the paradise destination virtually? The fair will be carried out […]

Sonu Shivdasani Shares How A Mosquito-Free Maldives is Possible

Sonu Shivdasani Shares How A Mosquito-Free Maldives is Possible

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Imagine a Maldives without dengue. Imagine a Maldives without chikungunya. Imagine taking your children for an evening stroll without having to fear being bitten by mosquitoes. In short, imagine a Maldives without mosquitoes. This no longer needs to be a dream; it is fast becoming a reality. In the past 15 months, the mosquito population […]

Baros Maldives Re-opens with the Introduction of Brand New Residence

Baros Maldives Re-opens with the Introduction of Brand New Residence

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The brand new Baros Residence Villa maintains the authentic yet luxurious Maldivian style that personifies Baros, adding to the resort’s spectacular collection. Designed for guests to experience true Baros bliss in privacy, the singular Residence provides the ultimate indoor-outdoor space in the seclusion of a garden retreat. It is a piece of Baros exclusive to […]

Get Ready to Escape at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa from 15th November!

Get Ready to Escape at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa from 15th November!

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Plan your perfect hideaway in the Maldives at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa at Dhonakulhi Island as they reopen from 15th November 2020. Hideaway Beach Resort will kick-off the return and resume its operations with some great new additions to the huge 30-hectare property with an already good number of beach and water villa options […]

4 Reasons Why Waldorf Astoria Maldives Airport Service Is Unique

4 Reasons Why Waldorf Astoria Maldives Airport Service Is Unique

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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 […]

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

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

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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

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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 […]

Green Tax Revenue Declined by 93% in June

Green Tax Revenue Declined by 93% in June

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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. […]