A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Steady growth in recent years has attracted international investment, including the Qatar-based Ooredoo Group. The vibrant tourist sector helps to account for the unusually high mobile penetration rate, though multiple SIM card use is also widely adopted. In, addition a large number of expatriate workers require SIM cards on a semi-temporary basis The two licensed […]
The Maldives has hit the top spot globally in several categories of a new Destination Satisfaction Index (DSI) for the period May to August 2017. Maldives scored 8.8 on the index, developed by Norstat and dp2research. It contains 20 important factors that are used to generate a detailed assessment of a given travel destination. They […]
The Maldives has no shortage of amazing overwater retreats—but come this summer, a new adults-only resort will bring next-level exclusivity to the paradise. Kudadoo Private Island will claim its own 7.4-acre island in the Lhaviyani Atoll, offering just 15 overwater villas for more privacy and personalized service than even the island nation’s most luxurious resorts. […]
Maldives Parliamentarian Riyaz Rasheed has accused Sri Lanka of assisting alleged Opposition efforts to overthrow the Maldivian Government, the Maldives Independent reported. Speaking at a press conference, Riyaz said he was concerned that neighbouring countries were allowing exiled Maldivian politicians to plot attempts to oust President Abdulla Yameen. “Every Maldivian citizen has the right to […]
If the hottest question of the season hasn’t come around yet, it soon will: “So, what’re your plans for the New Year?” Your folks must be jet-setting to exotic locations, making reservations for the parties everyone’s talking about—in a club or on a cruise. But in case you’re in the mood for something different, something […]
A tropical bar in the Maldives designed to make guests feel like they’re in the mouth of a giant whale emerged the big winner at international design awards held in London. The Whale Bar, St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, dreamed up by the Singapore and London-based design group WOW Architects l Warner Wong Design, beating out luxury hotels, residences, and restaurants around […]
Late last month a European Union delegation visited Maldives and held separate meetings with government leaders and representatives of the opposition coalition, who are engaged in intense political infighting ahead of next year’s presidential election. The trip followed a European Parliament (EP) resolution on October 5 calling on its member states to impose sanctions on […]
The Maldives’ two main international airports are now using Rockwell Collins’ ARINC vMUSETM Common Use Passenger Processing System to improve airport processes while expediting the check-in process for passengers. Click to enlarge Extends long-term and strategic relationship with MLE GAN signs new agreement SINGAPORE (Nov. 6, 2017) – The Maldives’ two main international airports, Velana […]
[embedded content] If you surf, the Maldives is one of two things: a place you want to go or a place you want to go back to. It’s an annual trip for the lucky, and a pipe dream for the unlucky. Rob Machado (Machabo, according to the video), Filipe Toledo (Felipe, according to the video), Yarden […]