Maldives Tourism News
Baglioni Resort Maldives to open in March next year
Baglioni Resort Maldives will blend elegant design and Italian hospitality with tropical luxury in the heart of the Indian Ocean.
Corcoran to lead Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
Marriott International has selected Brendan Corcoran as general manager of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, representing the debut of Westin Hotels & Resorts in the destination.
Ahmed Shiaan, ambassador to United Kingdom, Maldives
Having just hosted the World Spa Awards and announced a host of new resorts, Ahmed Shiaan, Maldives ambassador to the UK, speaks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market. Also on the agenda is the completion of the Sinamalé Bridge, expansion at Velana International Airport and optimism around the change of political leadership in the country.
McCormack appointed to lead Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
Iain McCormack has been appointed general manager of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, the luxury hotel group’s first property in the island nation.
Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives takes brand into Indian Ocean destination
Mӧvenpick Hotels & Resorts, an upscale brand within the AccorHotels Group, has raised its first flag in the Maldives, opening the doors to Mӧvenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives on a private island in the Noonu Atoll.
A U M Fawzy, chief executive, Trans Maldivian Airways
Trans Maldivian Airways chief executive A U M Fawzy celebrates with Breaking Travel News as the airline is presented with the trophy for Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator.
Ahmed Musthaeen, general manager, Dhoores Retreat
Ahmed Musthaeen, general manager of Dhoores Retreat at aaaVeee, Nature’s Paradise, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the Vindhu Spa at aaaVeee is recognised as the World’s Best Eco Spa by the World Spa Awards.
Oman Air returns to Maldives with new B737 MAX 8 service
Oman Air flights from Muscat to Maldives will operate on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and the flights from Maldives to Muscat will operate on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Breaking Travel News interview: Alexander Blair, general manager, The St Regis Vommuli Resort
As The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort hosts the World Spa Awards, Breaking Travel News speaks to Alexander Blair, general manager of the property, about what is on offer there and what it means to welcome the prestigious ceremony.
World Spa Awards reveals 2018 winners in star-studded Maldives ceremony
Pioneers, influencers and leading figureheads of the global spa and wellness industry attended the 2018 World Spa Awards at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, an ultra-luxury private island escape in the southern Dhaalu Atoll.
Qatar Airways goes triple daily on Maldives departures
The new service to Malé Velana International Airport, which is set to launch on October 28th, is part of the airline’s continued expansion in Asia, following its move last year to be the first airline to fly the state-of-the-art A350 aircraft to the Maldives.
World Spa Awards heads to St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort for 2018 Gala Ceremony
Launched in 2015, World Spa Awards is a dynamic awards programme designed to drive up standards within spa and wellness tourism, by rewarding the organisations that are the leaders in the field.