Maldives Tourism News
Maldives sees recovery in tourism sector
The Maldives has continued to see a recovery in its tourism sector, with 147,744 tourist arrivals recorded between the start of the year and February 17th.
Hehir to lead Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 20 years of experience in the Maldives, Mark Hehir is an accomplished resort executive in the region.
Breaking Travel News interview: Srikanth Devarapalli, general manager, Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Having been recognised as among the best in the business by voters at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here chats with Srikanth Devarapalli, general manager at Emerald Maldives Resort, to discover more about the property
Air Astana to launch Maldives connections next month
Air Astana will begin operations to the Maldives twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from December 5th. There will also be an additional Monday flight from December 21st.
JA Manafaru Maldives reopens following Covid-19 shutdown
All-inclusive resort JA Manafaru Maldives is officially reopening today. The five-star location has spent recent months focused on refurbishment while closed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Canary Islands added to UK quarantine-free list
In perhaps the best piece of news for the UK hospitality industry in several weeks, the Canary Islands have been added to the quarantine safe list.
Baros Residence debuts in the Maldives
Baros re-opened its shores earlier this month, with the new Baros Residence now available to guests offering enhanced privacy and space, as well as some fabulous extras.
BTN interview: Thoyyib Mohamed, managing director, Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation
As the Maldives gradually reopens to international tourism, Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, chats with Thoyyib Mohamed to discover what changes visitors can expect to see in the Indian Ocean destination
World Travel Awards-winning Maldives resort available for private hire
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is offering wealthy guests an exquisite private island experience like no other.
Resorts reopen in Maldives as travel restrictions lift
Following the reopening of borders to international visitors, the Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation has announced that 146 of its 156 resorts in operation will reopen to guests by the end of October.
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives opens to first guests
Radisson Blu Resort Maldives, a private island retreat in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, has becomes Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the Indian Ocean destination.
Maldives reopens borders to international tourism
After almost four months after the suspension of on-arrival tourist visas, the Maldives tourism industry has reopened with enhanced precautionary measures against Covid-19.