Dusit Hotels and Resorts, a hotel division of Dusit International, a prominent hotel and real estate development company in Thailand, has entered into a management agreement with Pearl Atoll Pvt Ltd for the management of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, a 125-key lifestyle resort situated on a private island close to Malé. The new resort is now…
Canareef Resort Maldives is proud to share that it has won the coveted TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2024. Thanks to this prestigious honour, this Maldivian resort is now ranked in the top 10% of hotels globally by millions of TripAdvisor users. Every year, TripAdvisor compiles reviews and ratings from visitors worldwide to determine which…
The Maldives has emerged victorious at the World Travel Awards, taking home four esteemed awards in the Indian Ocean category. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, hosted in the Dubai World Trade Center, is where the awards were given out on 6th May. Below are the awards Maldives took home: Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2024…
With the delivery of specialized vehicles to accelerate this transformation of urban waste management, backed by The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Maldives, Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) marked a significant step towards the management of plastic waste. Two electric vehicles (EVs) were among the six cars that UNDP…
Renowned sand artist Nathaniel Alapide, who is headquartered in Dubai and holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest sand picture, amazed visitors with his most recent creation, which he produced in the stunning Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. On April 12, in honor of Eid Al Fitr, Alapide, who is well-known for his elaborate…
At the ADEX Ocean Mission 2024, the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) and six industry partners showcased the stunning underwater landscapes of the Maldives to the South East Asia (SEA) market. This event took place at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Center between 12th April 2024 and 14th April…
Leading Maldivian hospitality company Villa Resorts has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to debut a worldwide campaign that will be shown at all of the world’s major airports. The TV ad will debut in February at all of Virgin Atlantic’s exclusive Clubhouse lounges, which are located in strategic airports throughout the globe, including Johannesburg, New…
The World Travel Awards 2024 have nominated Lily Resorts properties Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives for three awards apiece. Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives, the first all-inclusive resort in the Maldives, has assumed the lead in providing outstanding all-inclusive experiences. The resort is celebrating its 30th…
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…