The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) organized Earth Hour on 23rd March 2024, an ongoing global effort to fight climate change, and The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, which is located in the stunning Baa Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, took part. In keeping with its steadfast dedication to environmental…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) declared its involvement in the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), the country’s largest travel event, which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 22nd March 2024 to 24th March 2024. In addition to representatives from 13 Maldivian tourist firms, MMPRC will offer the Maldives…
With the upcoming opening of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives in 2027, SH Hotels & Resorts—the hospitality management firm formed by visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group—announces intentions to redefine luxury and elegance in the Maldives. This unique resort, which spans five connected islands over more than 111 acres in the…
November 2024 will see the much awaited launch of Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, according to Centara Hotels & Resorts. This 145-room resort, which will join the ranks of Centara’s popular Mirage family resorts already operating in Thailand, Vietnam, and Dubai, will provide a bright underwater-themed getaway. The new facility will be part of The Atollia…
On March 16, 2024, Marriott International Maldives celebrated the accomplishments of its inaugural class of apprentices for the Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Program with a graduation ceremony held at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. Honorable Ibrahim Waheed, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts, was present at the function. Additionally in attendance…
Since the beginning of 2024, tourist arrivals in Maldives have hone up by quite a bit. More than 500,000 tourists have visited the Maldives, with 513,377 visitors having journeyed to the island country as of March 17th, indicating a strong and ongoing rebound in the tourism industry. The Maldives’ main source market is now China,…
Villa Resorts announces the launch of Villa Haven, a brand-new luxury resort in the stunning South Ari Atoll. This 73-villa hideaway is a major turning point for Villa Resorts as it represents the company’s entry into the premium lodging market. Inspired by the immaculate beaches and verdant surroundings of the island, Villa Haven serves a…
This summer, younger visitors to Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, may experience new game patterns at an exclusive Real Madrid Foundation football camp – the first of its kind in the Maldives. A youth coach will oversee a complete Real Madrid Foundation program consisting of daily soccer sessions for ages 5 to 9, 10 to 14,…
The Ministry of Tourism has declared its intention to host ITB Berlin 2026. After the Maldives’ participation in the recent ITB Berlin exhibition, which took place from the 5th March 2024 to 7th March 2024, Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal announced at a press conference on 12th March 2024 the nation’s goal to organise the…
8th March 2024 saw multiple resorts celebrating International Women’s Day, encouraging diversity and spurring constructive change via the acceptance of equality. Resorts such as Angsana Velavaru Maldives, Pulse Hotels & Resorts (Kandima Maldives, The Nautilus Maldives and Nova Maldives) and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands showed their support for the women in their respective resorts…