Maldives Tourism News
Ananatara welcomes first PADI free dive centre to Maldives
The Maldives attracts travellers from around the world with a visual spectacle unlike anywhere else on the globe. Above the waterline and beneath the waves, unbelievable worlds await exploration. Anantara opens the door to new encounters with a pioneering aquatic experience in a nation where the total area is 99.99 per cent water.
Kurumba Maldives claims top titles at the World Travel Awards
Kurumba Maldives has taken two top titles at World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. The property was recognised as Maldives’ Leading Resort and Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel. The first award highlights Kurumba as Maldives’ Leading Resort, which is presented to the best 4.5 to high end five-star resorts.
Heinrich Morio joins Soneva Resorts in Maldives
Soneva Resorts & Residences, the world-leading luxury resort operator, has announced that Heinrich Morio has joined the company as the new managing director – Maldives. He will be responsible for overseeing its flagship resort Soneva Fushi as well as its latest luxury offerings Soneva in Aqua and Soneva Jani.
Grifco PR to represent Mirihi Island, Maldives
Grifco PR has announced that it will be handling the public relations for Mirihi Island, a bare-foot luxury, boutique hotel located in the South Ari Atoll, only a 30 minute sea plane from Male, Maldives. Combining modern and traditional elements, the small paradise island offers 37 stylish rooms that are designed to emphasise the island’s natural allure and to provide a haven of peace and tranquillity.
Amari Havodda Maldives opens to guests
Amari Havodda Maldives, a 120-villa private island hideaway located in the pristine Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, has opened to guests. A lush tropical paradise in a secluded part of the Indian Ocean, Amari Havodda Maldives is situated within one of the largest atolls in the world, enveloped by stunning nature with tropical greenery, turquoise lagoons and white sandy beaches.
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa reveals Christmas spa treatments
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa has revealed new Christmas and New Year’s Eve packages for celebrating the festive season in style. With an array of Christmas activities to entertain children and a range of new oxygenating and thalassotherapy spa treatments also on offer, perfect for post-party pampering, guests are set to have a ball in the sunshine at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa this Christmas.
Club Med brings Google Street View to Maldives
Holiday company Club Med has launched partnered with Google Street View to bring prospective holiday makers up close and personal in the Maldives. With an ever expanding reach, Google Street View has helped people explore searing deserts, the deep cold of Antarctica as well as the depths of the Grand Canyon.
Gili Lankanfushi upgrades Private Reserve villa
Gili Lankanfushi has seen its amazing Private Reserve – the largest overwater villa in the world –upgraded, making it more dazzling than ever. Standing alone in the middle of a sparkling turquoise lagoon, 500 metres from the resort and only accessible by boat, the spectacular sprawling villa takes privacy and luxury to another level entirely.
Maldives launches year long advertising campaign
Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation has launched its new marketing campaign ‘Visit Maldives Year 2016’ during the 27th UNWTO conference at the Bandos Island Resort, Maldives. The official VMY 2016 campaign logo was revealed by president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom during the opening of the conference.
ITB Berlin 2015: Maldives signs as ITB Berlin partner for 2016
In 2016 the focus at ITB Berlin will be on the Maldives, the show’s partner country in the Indian Ocean. Head of ITB Berlin, David Ruetz, confirmed an agreement between the trade show and the Maldives would be signed at a ceremony at the upcoming ITB in Berlin next March. “As a year-round holiday destination the Maldives has become firmly established among tourists the world over,” said Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor, minister of tourism, Maldives.
Loama Resort Maldives at Maamigili brings new luxury to Indian Ocean
A unique combination of barefoot luxury and rich Maldivian heritage, Loama Resort has announced the opening of their exceptional new hotel on the beautiful island of Maamigili. Loama Resort Maldives at Maamigili is a teardrop-shaped private island that was once the playground of ancient kings; part of the northernmost and largely undiscovered Raa Atoll and representing the final frontier of the Maldives, where absolute seclusion can be secured.
Abdulla Ziyath, managing director, Government of Maldives
Abdulla Ziyath, managing director, Government of Maldives talks to Breaking Travel News on Day 3 at World Travel Market 2014.