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ATM 2018: Sun Aqua unveils Sun Aqua Iru Veli, Maldives
Sun Aqua is launching the third property in their portfolio; Sun Aqua Iru Veli, an exclusive resort on the island of Aluvifushi, a private island for guests only in the heart of the South Nilandhe Atoll.
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort to host World Spa Awards 2018
World Spa Awards has confirmed that its Gala Ceremony 2018 will be staged at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort on October 26th, welcoming hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region and around the world.
Niyama Private Islands to welcome first private jets
Niyama Private Islands have become accessible via private jet for the first time. The news follows the opening of Dhaalu Airport in November, which is a mere ten minutes by speedboat from the hotel.
Tibaldi to lead One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
One&Only has announced the appointment of established industry leader Jan Tibaldi as general manager of One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives.
UK visitors drive up tourism figures in the Maldives
The Maldives has announced a 9.3 per cent year-on-year increase on the number of UK travellers who visited the country in February 2018, welcoming a total of 11,362 tourists from the UK, compared with 10,395 who visited during February 2017.
Utkarsh Faujdar, general manager, Hulhule Island Hotel
Having taken the title of World’s Leading Airport Resort at the World Travel Awards, Hulhule Island Hotel has seamlessly taken its place at the top table of global hospitality. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with general manager Utkarsh Faujdar to find out more about the property and what it offers to the hospitality sector in the Maldives.
Cadau appointed head chef at Gili Lankanfushi
Gili Lankanfushi has appointed Aldo Cadau as the island’s new executive chef. Cadau joins the Gili Lankanfushi team in an exciting phase of the island’s gastronomic journey, as he spearheads developments in the resort’s restaurants, news of which will be announced in spring 2018.
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Gili Lankanfushi reveals 2018 wellness programme
Luxury Maldivian eco-resort, Gili Lankanfushi, is debuting a revolutionary new wellness programme for 2018. Four world-leading international wellness practitioners, working in areas as diverse as transformational breath-work, sound therapy, and hypnotherapy, will be leading island residencies throughout the year.
UK visitors drive tourism growth in the Maldives
The Maldives has announced an 18.7 per cent increase in UK visitor arrivals during November 2017, when compared with the same month in 2016. In total, 9,579 UK visitors travelled to the Maldives during November 2017, compared with 8,073 in November 2016.
Etihad Airways to boost Maldives connections from June 2018
Etihad Airways has announced four additional weekly flights on the popular Abu Dhabi-Malé route, taking frequency to the idyllic Maldives to 11 services a week from June next year.
Hong Kong Airlines to fly to the Maldives from January
Hong Kong Airlines has announced it will operate a three-time weekly service to the Maldives from January 16th next year. Located in the majestic Indian Ocean, the Maldives is comprised of a series of islands renowned for their natural beauty.
Mohamed Anil, Maldives attorney general
Mohamed Anil, Maldives attorney general, speaks to Breaking Travel News about a series of infrastructure developments in the Indian Ocean destination that are designed to improve the opportunities on offer to young citizens. He also tells Breaking Travel News how the expansion of the newly renamed airport will allow the country to welcome more holidaymakers.