Maldives Tourism News
World Travel Awards touches down in the Maldives
World Travel Awards has arrived in the Maldives as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017. The prestigious event will take place this Saturday, July 8th, at the five star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, with hospitality leaders from across the region expected to attend to discover who among them has been voted the pinnacle of the travel industry.
Grand Park Kodhipparu opens in the Maldives
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, has become the latest all-villa luxury resort to opened in the Indian Ocean. A one-island-one-resort concept with luxury villas, world-class experiences, incredible dining choices and wide-ranging facilities, the new destination resort is truly a paradise.
Baker appointed resident manager at Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives
Jumeirah Group has appointed Christopher Baker as the new resident manager at Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives.
World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 headed for Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, Maldives
Excitement is building for this year’s World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony as the travel industry’s leading awards programme makes its final preparations for the prestigious event. The event will this year take place on Saturday, July 8th, in the Maldives.
Blair takes up role of general manager with The St. Regis Maldives
Alexander Blair has been appointed to the role of general manager of The St. Regis Maldives. Blair joins the island resort having been the complex general manager of Al Faisaliah Hotel in Saudi Arabia since 2014.
Following the Equator: International Tourism Film Festival Maldives to return to Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
The second edition of International Tourism Film Festival Maldives is to be hosted by Sun Siyam Resorts, with the event set to take place from November 16th-18th this year at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. The concept behind the event is to gather talents of different ages, interests and backgrounds at one place.
Mövenpick reveals first property in the Maldives
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first resort in the Maldives. The planned 102-unit resort, Mӧvenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives, will be situated on the remote Kuredhivaru Island in Noonu Atoll, providing a desirable sanctuary surrounded by pristine natural beauty in the undeveloped northern part of the Maldives.
Arabian Travel Market 2017: Jumeirah Vittaveli unveils Royal Residence
Step inside the Royal Residence at Jumeirah Vittaveli and discover the ultimate beachfront retreat. Designed for families and groups of friends looking for the ultimate in luxury, this stunning residence offers five bedrooms extending across 3,500 square meters of pure tranquillity.
Sun Aqua Vilu Reef to host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
World Travel Awards has revealed the five-star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef will host its prestigious Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 on the July 8th. The event will take place on Meedhuffushi Island in the Maldives’ South Nilandhe Atoll, with hospitality leaders from across the region expected to be in attendance.
International hospitality community to gather for Travel Trade Maldives
Travel Trade Maldives is the platform that connects the travel trade community of the Maldives to the global network of travel agents easily and instantly. Staged annually in Maldives, the event is the leading global event for the travel trade industry of Maldives to connect with a diverse range of international hoteliers and travel professionals.
Centara Hotels & Resorts signs on for fourth Maldives property
Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a new hotel management agreement for its fourth beach resort under the Centara umbrella in the Maldives - Centara Grand Muthaafushi Resort & Spa Maldives. The signing ceremony took place between Centara Hotels & Resorts and partners Muthaafushi Orient Investments and Well Land Investment.
Conrad Bora Bora Nui opens in French Polynesia
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has welcomed guests to Conrad Bora Bora Nui, the destination’s first five star resort to debut in ten years. Conrad’s first property in French Polynesia is ideally located in a private cove on Motu To’opua, a small islet off the coast of Bora Bora.