A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Photo by Summer Island Summer Island Maldives has won the prestigious award for ‘Leading Beach Resort / Hotel’ in South Asia, at the annual South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) held at Equator Village, Addu Atoll. The 4* resort, located in North Male’ atoll, fought off competition from rivals in the Maldives, Sri Lanka and India […]
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 […]
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort Aerial AccorHotels are one of the world’s most successful hotel management companies currently operating in 95 countries and up until 2016 Maldives one of the few destination left in the world where AccorHotels did not have a portfolio. For AccorHotels’ Maldives network, AccorHotels do not own any of the resorts but […]
Fushifaru Maldives has opened doors to welcome the first group of tourists to visit the island resort. The inaugural resort of Fushifaru Investments Pvt. Ltd. is located on the far North East border of Lhaviyani Atoll. The exquisite island of Fushifaru is home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline. With ‘Fushi’ meaning […]
Sirru Fenfushi, the ultra-luxury resort developed in Shaviyani Gaakoshibee is all set to open in December 2017. SC Capital Partners Group, a Singapore-based institutional real estate private equity investment firm acquired Gaakoshibee from ADK Travels Pvt Ltd of Maldives for an undisclosed amount. Since then, they have spent over USD 100 million on the property. […]
Crown and Champa Resorts has appointed Mr Martin Vossen as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr Vossen will be succeeding current CEO Mr David Feinberg who will be retiring at the end of October 2017. Mr Feinberg, the outgoing CEO stated that a careful succession planning process is important, as it emphasises on […]
One of the biggest travel awards held in the region, South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is expected to bring top travel brands to the host city in Maldives. Top brands in the industry will be competing for a spot in this prestigious awards. According to event organiser High Rise Pvt Ltd, top travel brands from […]
Naladhu Private Island Maldives, South Male’ Atoll has been crowned the best resort in the world in the Conde’ Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2017. More than 300,000 travellers took part in the 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, setting yet another new record submitting millions of rating and more than 100,000 comments to create […]
Luxury resort Kanuhura Maldives rolls out its festive program, which includes bespoke festive options for luxury travellers. Highlights of the Christmas and New Year high season include gourmet dining across its eight restaurants and bars culminating in a stunning poolside Christmas Eve gala dinner and a Great Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve party on the beach […]