A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
International financial research and credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has said that the 2021 budget proposed by the Maldivian government underscored the significant fiscal deterioration of the country amid the collapse of the tourism industry. According to a publication released on Friday, Moody’s stated that the proposed budget for 2021 highlighted the government’s […]
“Maldives Border Miles” program, the first of its kind loyalty program developed in the entire world for tourists, is now open for partners. Registered tourist facilities and other business entities providing services to tourists can enroll as a partner of Maldives Border Miles. Partners can provide discounts or privileged services of their choice for the tiers […]
Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences have appointed Samee Saeed as the new Assistant Resort Manager effective November 2020. Samee is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Throughout his career, Samee has worked with both local and global brands such as Denis Private Island, Cheval Blanc Randheli and W Maldives […]
Heritance Aarah Maldives has won the Silver Award in Tourism Services, for its travel video produced by Blinx Media Pvt Ltd. The 11th Amorgos Tourism Film Festival took place in Amorgos, Greece between 11-14 November 2020. Due to the international lockdowns and complications related to the spread of coronavirus globally, the Festival was held and […]
Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa has launched a winter promotion designed to provide the perfect escape from the dreaded winter. The exclusive all-suite Maldivian resort has a private offer for this winter which will save 35 per cent on Bed & Breakfast, Half Board and Full Board meal plans. Located in northern Haa Alifu Atoll, […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced 60 slots for its Corporate Apprenticeship Program. HDC Apprenticeship Program is one of the key CSR initiatives by HDC. The program aims to develop a skilled workforce in the society as per HDC’s pillar of developing a consonant community and bring socio-economic equity. The program designated for the age […]
Wondering about what to do this weekend? Voyages Maldives is offering a safari cruise trip aboard their safari boat, under the “Endless Blue” offer for locals and work permit holders. The “Endless Blue” special offer consists of an overtrip trip aboard the safari. It is priced at MVR 1500 per person, with a minimum of […]
Dharumavantha Hospital, Maldives’ tallest standing building, is set to be mortgaged for a bond of USD 300 million. In a now publicized letter to the President’s Office, Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer stated that efforts to mortgage a bond of USD 300 million are underway, with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector […]
Ooredoo Maldives yesterday launched its new Prepaid plans, “Aachaa Prepaid”. The all-new Prepaid is also the first-ever commitment based Prepaid plans in the Maldives offering customers exciting monthly benefits for twelve months, six months and three months. The company says since the emergence of the global pandemic, use of internet has increased as it has […]