Maldives Tourism Update

Maldives appoints a PR Agent for Indian market

2012-05-20T21:30:00.001+05:00

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has appointed OM Tourism as its PRAgent in the Indian market. The main role of the Agency would be to develop and implement public relations campaigns to position Maldives as a preferred tourist destination for the Indian travellers, increase investor confidence as well as to increase market share from the Indian market and to work

Maldives registers a 3.3 percent growth in tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2012

2012-04-27T22:22:00.003+05:00

A total of 255,867 tourist arrivals were registered from January to March 2012. This is an increase of 3.3 percent compared to the same period in 2011. Central and Eastern Europe recorded a growth of 15.7 percent, Western Europe registered 10 percent, East Mediterranean Europe recorded 30.6 percent, North East Asia 12.8 percent, South East Asia 12.1 percent, Oceania 26.2 percent, Americas 8.8

Conrad Maldives Announces ‘Snorkelling with the Scientists’ Excursions

2012-04-14T22:05:00.001+05:00

Starting in May and running for two months, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island announces a new twice-weekly excursion for its guests. Called ‘Whale Sharks - Snorkelling with the Scientists’, the excursion consists of a three-hour snorkelling trip led by marine biologists from the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP). Priced at US$200 per person, these excursions offer guests an

Maldives and W Maldives Win Accolades of Lonely Planet

2012-04-14T22:01:00.001+05:00

Maldives wins ‘Best Destination for Relaxation’ while W Maldives wins ‘Best Resort Hotel’ at the Lonely Planet Magazine India’s Travel Awards 2012 The luxury playground of W Retreat & Spa – Maldives and the destination Maldives has won accolades of Lonely Planet reader’s choice awards. In the results of the Lonely Planet Magazine India’s Travel Awards 2012 which was announced recently, W

Anantara Resorts Appoints Jeffrey F. Seward As Cluster General Manager In The Maldives

2012-04-01T20:53:00.001+05:00

Anantara Resorts, one of Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hospitality companies, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey F. Seward as Cluster General Manager of the company’s Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa and Naladhu Maldives properties in the Maldives’ South Male Atoll. Located around a private turquoise lagoon a mere 35 minutes by speedboat from the

NIYAMA, Maldives opens

2012-03-30T21:59:00.001+05:00

NIYAMA, Per AQUUM’s latest addition to their award winning portfolio is now open. This hotly anticipated resort is turning the Maldives upside down with a plethora of options to get guests active and incite a sense of discovery, stimulation and fun. This exciting new concept is, of course, paired with the natural beauty and tranquillity of the Maldives so those who just want to sit back, chill

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa offers secluded island getaway

2012-03-25T20:56:00.001+05:00

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa is located on the island of Giraavaru in North Male Atoll, about 15 minutes by speedboat from Male and the International Airport. The opening of the second Centara Hotels & Resorts property in the Maldives late this year will allow Thailand’s leading operator of hotels to offer secluded holidays on an island near the capital island of Male to an adult-focused

Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives Participates In The 'Upgrade' Campaign By Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific

2012-03-06T22:05:00.001+05:00

Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives participates in the ‘Upgrade’ campaign which was launched today by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific. This campaign allows travelers to book a premium room at 20% discount off the regular rate and enjoy upgraded benefits associated the respective room category. Travelers can avail the offer for the Ocean Villas & Water Villas at Sheraton Maldives and the

Centara to open second Maldives resort in 2012

2012-03-02T21:01:00.001+05:00

We are pleased to announce that Centara Hotels & Resorts will open its second property in the Maldives in late 2012, the Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa, set on Giraavaru Island in North Male Atoll just 15 minutes by speedboat from Male International Airport. Giravaru Tourist Resort The new resort is owned by Centara Hotels & Resorts and represents an investment of 54 million USD. It will be

Viceroy Maldives resort gears for April debut

2012-03-02T20:58:00.000+05:00

THE Viceroy Hotel Group is poised to open the Viceroy Maldives, which includes an exclusive spa, on April 2. The intimate 61-villa island resort is set on the archipelago’s pristine Vagaru Island. Each of the resort’s luxury beachfront or water villas are nestled on the white sand beachfront or set directly on the turquoise sea. With private plunge pools, ensuite baths and generous outdoor

LUX* Island Resorts announces the first edition of the LUX* Maldives Underwater Festival May 14 – 20, 2012

2012-03-02T20:51:00.001+05:00

After the successful opening of a multi-functional Marine Biology Centre on the island, LUX* Maldives moves a step forward and invites guests to a new type of exploration of the underwater world of South Ari Atoll, by hosting, between 14 - 20 May 2012, the first ‘Underwater Festival’ in the Maldives. ‘This time it’s all about water’ says the General Manager and passionate free-diver Dominik

Tourists headed to Maldives undeterred by political unrest

2012-03-02T20:45:00.002+05:00

At Male International Airport, inbound and outbound flights remain normal with only several security guards maintaining order. Flights between China and the Maldives on the airline carrier Mega Maldives remain packed with Chinese tourists. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Ahmed Adeeb, the country's minister of tourism, admitted that there is some unrest in the capital and areas

Dusit Thani Maldives Welcomes First Guest

2012-02-09T11:30:00.000+05:00

Dusit Thani Maldives has opened its doors and welcomed its first guests, Richard and Susan Griffith of the United Kingdom, on February 6th. The Griffiths, yielding from London, England, first visited the Maldives in 1982. Mr. Griffith is a diving enthusiast and eager to explore the resort’s 360-degree house reef and turquoise lagoon on Mudhdhoo Island. Located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll,

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Introduces Over-the-Top Valentine’s Day Package

2012-02-09T11:27:00.001+05:00

Waldorf Astoria’s uber-luxe property on the Maldivian archipelago is second-to-none in pampering. And there is no better way to take advantage of its wonders than the indulgent package the hotel has introduced in honor of Valentine’s Day. Lasting through the end of February, the five-night program begins with a private transfer in the resort’s branded seaplane, replete with canapés, fresh juices

The Maldives once again is the place for UK customers

2012-02-04T21:51:00.001+05:00

The Maldives has once again topped Kuoni's annual poll of where UK customers want to spend their holidays. In the company's top ten selling destinations for 2012, the Indian Ocean archipelago has held on to the top slot since 2005. Where holidaymakers want to go is just part of leading tour operator Kuoni's annual Travel Trends Report. The 20-page report also tracks hot travel trends and the top

Viceroy Maldives resort to open 2 April 2012

2012-02-04T21:47:00.000+05:00

Viceroy Hotel Group have announced that the Viceroy Maldives resort will officially open on 2 April 2012. The intimate 61-villa island resort, part of the company’s steadily expanding Viceroy Hotels and Resorts brand, is set on the archipelago’s pristine Vagaru Island. Each of the resort’s luxury beachfront or water villas are nestled on the white sand beachfront or set directly on the

Baros Maldives Acclaimed as World’s Leading Water Villa Resort

2012-01-26T23:19:00.001+05:00

Baros Maldives (http://www.baros.com/), the award-winning resort in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, has just won another important award, being acclaimed as the World’s Leading Water Villa. The award was presented at the World Travel Awards ceremony held in Doha in January 2012, as a result of voting by the world’s travel professionals. The awards are the most comprehensive, the

Dusit Thani Maldives resort to open in early February 2012

2012-01-26T23:10:00.001+05:00

Dusit International confirms the opening of Dusit Thani Maldives on 6 February 2012. Surrounded by a vibrant 360-degree coral reef and turquoise lagoon, this island property features pearl white sandy beaches and a rich landscape of verdant vegetation. Dusit Thani Maldives is considered a landmark addition to this fast expanding brand. Located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, Dusit Thani

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives Partners with Institut Esthederm Paris in First for The Maldives

2012-01-11T21:16:00.001+05:00

One&Only Reethi Rah has opened an exclusive Sun Spa partnering with innovative French skincare brand, Institut Esthederm Paris. Sun Spa Esthederm at One&Only Reethi Rah is the only Sun Spa in The Maldives: providing tailored sun care and tanning programmes for guests. The Sun Spa Esthederm is a unique service which will identify each guest's individual skin sun potential and advise them on the

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa launches a new community development initiative ‘Hadahaa Thrive’

2012-01-11T21:09:00.000+05:00

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, which opened in the pristine and undisturbed Gaafu Alifu Atoll in April 2011, has launched Hadahaa Thrive – a new initiative enabling employees to continue to contribute to their communities despite living away from home. Currently more than 55% of the resort’s employees are Maldivian and despite most coming from the nearby islands, the remote location of Hadahaa

Conrad Maldives Unveils Three Spectacular New Suites

2012-01-11T21:04:00.000+05:00

Following an $8 million renovation, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has added three new suites to its roster of luxe accommodations. The award-winning six-star resort, situated over two islands, has been part of an ongoing refurbishment that started with the transformation of its 28 Water Villas, which were altered into contemporary overwater retreats in November. It has now upped the ante with

‘A World of Flavors’ at the Sheraton Maldives

2011-12-30T20:58:00.001+05:00

Miles away from home in the picturesque islands of the Maldives, whether you are just soaking up the sun or exploring the depths of the ocean, you are bound for sure to work up an appetite for a feast by the end of the day. With a similar thought in mind, the main buffet restaurant of Feast at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has recently introduced special themed nights titled ‘A

Cristiano Ronaldo in Maldives for holiday

2011-12-26T00:01:00.001+05:00

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Maldives Tuesday to spend his winter holidays. Ronaldo is holidaying at the Anantara Kihavah Villas in Baa atoll with his girlfriend, Russian model Irina Shayk, and four-year-old son. The Real Madrid striker also visited the Maldives in December 2010 to spend his winter holidays. Photos of him and his bikini-clad girlfriend holidaying

Floating Island development in Maldives takes next development step

2011-12-16T20:45:00.001+05:00

The Maldives Floating Island project, developed by the world-renowned Dutch Docklands company, the industry innovators in floating technology, has shortlisted six golf design candidates from twenty-four tender acknowledgements. The shortlisted six, which includes major champions and Ryder Cup legends, presented individual plans to the Dutch Docklands Board following the culmination of the

Maldives - A Video Diary

2011-12-16T20:41:00.001+05:00

A video diary entry from Billabong model/surfer & singer/songwriter Catherine Clark.