A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Mauritius based hotel operator, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is set to open their 2nd property in the Maldives, the LUX* North Male Atoll in early 2018. Located on the six-hectare picnic island of Olhahali, the resort is only 45 minutes by speedboat from Male’ International Airport. LUX* North Male Atoll will feature private pool villas […]
Ever since the inception of Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. in 2008, the company has been cruising keen travellers around the picturesque Maldivian waters, providing them with the exquisite experiences the country has to offer. After ruling the Maldivian seas for 9 years, Carpe Diem Maldives is set to expand its fleet of 3 luxury […]
Alitalia, the flag carrier of Italy commenced scheduled operations to Maldives, with the first flight Alitalia AZ 776 landing in Velana International Airport at around 11.25am (GMT +5) on November 1. The Airbus 330 flight which departed from Rome Fiumicino at 10:10 pm (GMT +1) on 31st October was given a water salute when it arrived […]
In a ceremony held on 30th October at Hotel Jen, Male’, Islanders Tourism and Hospitality Academy (ITHA) was appointed as the Global Education Partner of American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI). The agreement between these two institutes was signed by Chairman of ITHA Mr Abdul Rasheed and Vice President, International Sales of AHLEI Mr […]
One of the most prestigious tourism awards in South Asia region, South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), the 2017 edition of which was held in Equator Village, Addu City, concluded the awards and Gala Dinner on the night of October 28th. For this year’s awards, a total of 450 service providers from the hospitality industry were […]
The folks of the southernmost city in Maldives, Addu City, showcased their craftsmanship and creativity during a festival held on the occasion of SATA 2017. This small exhibition was organised by Women’s Development Committee of Addu City in order to sell and promote products made by people of the city. Held on the 27th of […]
South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017 was launched on October 27 in Equator Village, Addu City. The event was launched with “opportunity and conversation networking” session, in which regional airlines, hotels, resorts and other hospitality organisations participated. Addressing the event, Vice President of SATA, Mr Suraj Khan said that there are ongoing efforts to improve […]
When looking at the service industry of the Maldives, one must comprehend the elitism of the brand it displays to the outside world. It takes a lot of hard-work, cost and reliable consistency to keep up with the upmarket luxury brands. Customer expectations when visiting Maldives remains extremely high given the nature of the destination. […]
Voting started for Adventures of Maldives (Dhivehi Aahitha) Video Competition on Sunday, October 22. According to Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), voting will go on until 1400hrs (GMT +5) on 5th November 2017. The videos that receive most likes will be judged by a panel of specialists who will select the winner and […]