A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
On 14th September, Minister of Tourism Abdullah Mausoom met with Ambassador of China to the Maldives, H.E. Mr Zhang Lizhong to discuss ways to increase tourist arrivals from China. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Tourism, discussions were focused on further enhancing the cooperation in travel and tourism between Maldives and China. China […]
The newest addition to Crown and Champa Resorts collection, Kagi Maldives, has been featured among the “Five Immersive New Wellness Resorts To Plan Ahead For” by Forbes. The five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island is a boutique 50-villa property providing travellers with a 360-degree wellness experience, just a 15-minute seaplane or 60-minute speedboat ride from Velana […]
Without a doubt, Maldives features some of the top resorts operated by the leading international hospitality brands. This doesn’t mean that locally operated resorts are any less. And what better example of this than Lily Beach Resort and Spa! Operated by local company Lily Hotels, Lily beach is an award-winning all-inclusive resort nestled amidst the […]
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has been accepted into Virtuoso’s selective portfolio of luxury travel partners that represents the best in travel with a portfolio of 2,000 preferred travel suppliers. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other suppliers worldwide. These partners market to Virtuoso clients via […]
Reserve Kudadoo exclusively for a holiday with family and friends, a wedding or a corporate retreat. The perfect fusion of luxury, style and intimacy, Kudadoo is the ultimate escape. Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi, designed by Yuji Yamazaki, is a sanctuary of serenity for those seeking a fully-inclusive luxury experience, defined by the philosophy […]
Ministry of Tourism has set up a designated email address for tourism sector employees to lodge complaints and their concerns with the authorities. This communication channel was established after a meeting with the Tourism Employees Association of the Maldives (TEAM), the Ministry informed. The designated email for the following is team@tourism.gov.mv. The industry employees could […]
Following triple victories consecutively in 2018 and 2019 at the World Luxury Spa Awards, and awarded continent winners (Indian ocean) at the World Luxury Hotel Awards during the same period back to back, Grand Park Kodhipparu has been nominated once again in the 2020 World Luxury Awards. Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, the first luxury resort […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands introduces Aris Meeha, a butler concept inspired by the royal courts of the ancient Maldives. In Dhivehi language, Aris Meeha refers to a person who is assigned to a royal member, one of the most important positions among the many titles and rankings in a Maldivian Royal household. Similar to […]
Ooredoo Maldives together with Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Tourism Ministry and Orca Media Group, has launched a destination marketing campaign “Visit Maldives Now” reaching its international network of over 117 million people across 10 countries. Ooredoo’s global network customers will get a chance to discover the picturesque content of the paradise destination. The […]