Maldives Tourism News
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.
McCormack appointed general manager of Vakkaru Maldives
With over 36-years in the hospitality business and a career that has spanned key global regions, Iain McCormack brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the resort.
Maldives to fully reopen to tourism in August
Maldives relies heavily on the tourism industry as it accounts for the largest foreign exchange earnings, making it the biggest economic contributor in the country.
McCormack to lead Vakkaru Maldives
With over 36-years of experience in the hospitality business and a career that has spanned key global regions, Iain McCormack brings a wealth of expertise and insight to the resort.
The Chedi Kudavillingili to open in Maldives later this year
The 99-villa property will feature 36 overwater villas, a 150-metre-long central pool and desirable proximity to the Malé International Airport, a 25-minute speedboat ride away.
New aqua villas from Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort
The new villas, at 1,216 square foot, have two bedrooms - with one submerged beneath the turquoise waters exposing guests to the island’s vibrant marine life and endless coral reef.
Sustainability recognition for Heritance Aarah resort
The recently opened Heritance Aarah resort in the Maldives has celebrated international recognition for its sustainable initiatives. The all-inclusive resort is the newest addition to the Aitken Spence Hotels portfolio after opening its doors to guests earlier last year.
JA Manafaru prepares to welcome Chinese New Year
JA Manafaru is a multi-award-winning resort in the Maldives which offers Chinese families everything required for an unforgettable kick off to 2020, the year of the rat.