A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Tourism Minister Dr Abdulla Mausoom has stated that there is the hope of reopening guesthouses in the Greater Male’ area as early as mid-December. Speaking to local news media, Dr Mausoom stated that guesthouse operations in the Greater Male’ area can only be permitted once the Health Protection Agency (HPA) gives its green light. It […]
Local island tourism is back at Thulusdhoo! The island has welcomed the very first guests since the reopening. The Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom and Canopus Retreat Thulusdhoo owners joined the reopening ceremony held at Thulusdhoo on 7th November 2020. Over 20 guesthouses in Thulusdhoo worked alongside the island council, the health centre and […]
CEO of Kaani Hotels, Abdulla Nasheed has been elected as the president of the Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM). In an election held by the association on Friday, the votes of 51 members contributed to Abdulla Nasheed’s success. His win was by default, as he was the only one who ran for the position. Speaking […]
Raastha Webinar 2020, a webinar oriented towards guesthouse businesses, is now live. The webinar explores the market opportunities and challenges with a distinguished panel, as an attempt to rejuvenate the guesthouse and travel industry of the Maldives. It probes into the various obstacles faced by business in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing the current […]
Bath in the sun, soak in the pool. Immerse yourself in the art of relaxation, where the sun is always smiling at you and where isolation becomes a destination. Arena Hotels, Maafushi is ready to welcome you with luxury within your reach. The 4-star property promises you a blissful stay with infinite ocean views. Here, […]
After a long break, people are back to travelling and experiencing the best of Maldives has to offer to them. With the opening of guesthouses on 15th October, Crystal Sands Hotel in Maafushi has given a warm welcome to its first guests, inviting them to a tropical vacation like no other. The 18 room cosy […]
Today, guesthouses in the Maldives will be reopening in islands apart from the Capital Male City area. According to the Tourism Ministry, so far twenty-two guesthouses have been permitted to resume operations in six islands. The islands in which guesthouses have commenced operations today include Maafushi and Huraa in Kaafu Atoll, V Thinadhoo, AA Mathiveri, […]