A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Philanthropist and co-founder of the Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates speaks during a session of the One Planet Summit on December 12, 2017, at La Seine Musicale venue on l’ile Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, southwest of Paris. The French President hosts 50 world leaders for the “One Planet Summit”, hoping to jump-start the transition to a greener […]
The number of tourist arrivals in the Maldives during 2017 is expected to be 7 percent more compared to previous year. According to Tourism Minister Mr Moosa Zameer’s statement given to “Avas”, at the end of this year, 1.3 million tourists are estimated to have arrived in the Maldives. This is around 7% increase compared […]
Globally theme parks are an important component in developing tourism demand. In some destinations theme parks can be the main reason why tourists consider to visit. Sunway Lagoon, LEGOLAND and Berjaya theme park in Malaysia, Universal Studio, Sentosa in Singapore, Ferrari World, Bollywood theme park in Dubai and Leisure World Sri Lanka are some of […]
The top ten videos of the Adventures of Maldives Video Competition have been awarded at a ceremony held in Hotel Jen. The ceremony was attended by the Chief Guest, Mr. Hussain Afeef – Vice-President of MATI, Hon. Hussain Lirar – Deputy Minister for Tourism, Mr. Mohamed Haris – Acting Managing Director of MMPRC, Senior officials […]
She’s the author and mum of two who helped husband Hamish Blake celebrate his 36th birthday this week. And the celebrations continued for Zoe Foster Blake on Thursday when she shared a series of jealousy inducing snaps of the family’s idyllic Maldives vacation at the swanky Soneva Fushi Resort. Sharing one photo that showed her […]
Nasrulla Adam named Sales Director at Baros Maldives Baros Maldives has appointed a new Sales Director, Nasrulla Adam. Known in the Maldives hospitality industry for managing and increasing sales at several luxury properties, Nasru will further advance Baros Maldives’ national and international sales in his new role. The appointment is effective immediately. With 14 […]
Tourists pictured at VIA. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has stated that Chinese travel agents will not be permitted to operate in the Maldives under the new bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between the Maldives and China. MATATO stated that the FTA would have a positive impact on […]
A Chinese dive instructor at the Centara Grand Resort who went missing at sea has been found dead. Citing the police, local media reports the 25-year-old man was found in the Maafaru lagoon near the island of Mahibadhoo in Alif Dhaal atoll. The discovery of the body was reported to the police around 10:50 am […]
Medhufushi Island Resort The Civil Court has ordered Medhufushi Investments to pay the state USD 2.6 million in fines for default of payment in Medhufushi Island Resort’s rent. The court issued a verdict after Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) sued Medhufushi Investments to recover the rent and accumulated fines for default in payments as per […]