Maldives News
Honeymoon couple killed in Maldives
A British couple who were on their honeymoon in the Maldives have been killed in a quadbiking accident, according to reports.
Ayada Maldives gears up for autumn opening
The countdown has begun ahead of one of the most hotly anticipated openings of the year with the launch of the Ayada Maldives. The luxury resort, set in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, will open on October 1st 2011, and offer guests world-class facilities including seafront villas with private pools.
Maldives records 56.7% growth in Chinese market
The Maldives received more than 65,000 Chinese tourists in the first five months of this year, a 56.7 percent increase over the same period of 2010, according to the latest figures.
Maldives rocked by anti-government protests
Holidaymakers in the Maldives were taking cover last night as the islands were rocked by a series of anti-government protests. Rising prices forced thousands onto the streets of the capital Malé to demand the resignation of president Mohamed Nasheed.
Thoyyib Mohamed Waheed, State Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Maldives @ WTA Grand Final 2010
Thoyyib Mohamed Waheed, State Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Maldives
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Beach House Maldives puts style back into travel with the launch of seaplane transfers
Those yearning for a return to the days when travelling was more of a style statement and less of a headache will be delighted to learn that Beach House Maldives, The Waldorf Astoria Collection launches seaplane transfers to the luxury Maldivian hideaway this autumn.
Beach House Maldives coral project breathes new life into Haa Alifu Atoll
Beach House Maldives, the Waldorf Astoria Collection has launched a new environmental initiative to preserve the coral of Manafaru Island’s Haa Alifu atoll and educate guests about marine life at the resort.
STR Global releases market performance data for Mauritius and Maldives
The global economic downturn is continuing to hit hotel figures in Mauritius and the Maldives, according to the latest research from STR Global, the leading provider of market information to the world’s hotel industry. Both destinations experienced occupancy drops for the first four months of the year, as their main European source markets were hit by recession, falling employment and declining consumer confidence.