A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Local company Maldives Island Reality (M.I.R) signed a 100-bed resort deal with the world renown record label Atlantic Records. According to M.I.R, this venture will be developed as an integrated resort development project. M.I.R founder Ahmed Shafee said that the resort will comprise of a world-class recording studio, underwater rooms and various luxury amenities and […]
Aerial view of private jets parked at Velana International Airport on December 28, 2017. PHOTO/MACL More than 140 private jets swamped Velana International Airport within one week as international tycoons and celebrities arrived in the Maldives to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. The peak tourism season in the Maldives is the duration of winter […]
More than 10,000 jobs will be created for local youths from a resort mega project, the tourism minister has said. Moosa Zameer made the remarks in an interview with state media PSM on Tuesday regarding Emboodhoo Lagoon, SunOnline reported. The first phase of the project will reclaim three islands for resort development and will be […]
Kurumba was the very first private island resort in the Maldives when it opened its doors in 1972 in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, celebrates its 45th Anniversary this year. Maldives — The multiple award-winning resorts, the pioneer of the Maldives tourism industry, Kurumba Maldives is proud to announce they have been recognised […]
The Maldives saw an 18.7% increase in UK visitors last November compared with the same month in 2016. In total, 9,579 UK visitors travelled to the Maldives during the month compared with 8,073 in November 2016. A total of 94,258 UK visitors travelled to the islands in the first 11 months of 2017, a 1.1% […]
Rochelle posed against the dreamy backdrop Rochelle Humes is currently soaking up the sun in the Maldives, and it’s not just her picturesque holiday snaps that have got fans talking – followers are also desperate to get their hands on her amazing swimwear. On Tuesday evening, the former Saturdays singer uploaded a smouldering shot to […]
Varun Dhawan welcomed New Year 2018 at this resort in Maldives Varun Dhawan’s great escape Bollywood superstar Varun Dhawan is at a career high. The actor enjoyed back-to-back hits in 2017 with ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ and ‘Judwaa 2’. Therefore, it is only fitting that the 30-year-old cut lose and rang in the New Year in […]
Actors Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff are both in the Maldives and are friends are wondering if it is all for a romantic getaway. The rumoured couple are often spotted at same vacation spots at the same time but have never confirmed their relationship. Disha posted several gorgeous pictures from the sunny beaches of the […]
Tourism Ministry plans to splash MVR 100 million on tourism marketing in 2018. Speaking at the new year’s function, Tourism Minister, Mr. Moosa Zameer indicated the importance of focusing on the MICE segment, especially events related to festivals, music shows, and other events. Maldives witnessed a 7% growth in tourism arrivals in 2017 compared to 2016, and […]