A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Six Senses Education and Community Outreach Manager Adam Tholhath have been recognized on the global stage at this year’s Stelliers awards for inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards. Adam received his Stelliers Award for the Sustainable Hotelier of the year during the Virtual Award Ceremony in December 2020. Stelliers is a Leading Hotelier Awards […]
The Ministry of Tourism has revealed that over 40,000 tourists have arrived in the Maldives within the first two weeks of 2021. According to the Ministry’s statistics, 40,426 tourists visited the Maldives in the first two weeks of 2021. This is a 47.9 percent decrease in arrivals compared to the same period in 2020. The […]
France2 visited Lily Beach Resort & Spa recently to witness first-hand how the tourism industry is faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main message of the news segment was an optimistic one, highlighting how the hospitality industry has been recovering in recent months, with a consistent flow of tourists coming to the resorts. The stringent measures taken by […]
Villa College and Athama Foundation have signed to collaborate and conduct training programs for those looking to build a career in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. The signing ceremony held at Villa College was commenced by Athama Foundation Founder and Vice Chairperson Ali Ahrush Ibrahim and Villa College Rector Dr. Ahmed Anwar. Athama Foundation states […]
The curtain has been lifted on the ultra-elegant brand identity of ‘THE OZEN COLLECTION’ along with the new logo and monogram for its resorts, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and OZEN LIFE MAADHOO. THE OZEN COLLECTION, a young and passionate award-winning Indian Ocean hospitality brand, unveils a bold new brand identity that further complements and elevates the brand’s experience offering. […]
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has unveiled the exclusive Ithaafushi – The Private Island, the largest Maldivian private island spanning 32,000 square meters in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Anchored in the timely yet timeless ethos of the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Hilton’s Luxury Brands, Ithaafushi – The Private Island is the […]
Ministry of Tourism has announced that fifteen new resorts are set to open this year. Despite the statistics shared with the public, the ministry has yet to disclose further information regarding those new resorts. It has been rumoured that among the resorts set to open include Ritz Carlton Fari Islands Resort, Patina Maldives Fari Islands […]
Crossroads Maldives has become the very first partner of the Maldives Border Miles, the world’s first nationwide loyalty program for tourists. Maldives Border Miles is an initiate of Maldives Immigration and developed with the Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). Tourists can register to the […]
Cocogiri Island Resort, a new luxury resort situated in Vaavu Atoll is scheduled to open on 1st March 2021. Located just 12 minutes away by seaplane from Velana International Airport, Cocogiri is already being hailed as having one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, making it a dream come true for snorkelers and scuba […]