Maldives Update

Oxbow World Longboard Tour 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:31:15 -0700

Pasta Point Maldives: High drama as some world title contenders were knocked out while others advanced as round two of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Oxbow World Long Maldives was completed in good 1.25 meter (3 to 4 feet) surf.

Holiday Inn Male' In Major Partnership With Bank Of Maldives

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:54:57 -0700

Holiday Inn Mal�, the first international-class hotel in the capital island, today announced a partnership with Bank of Maldives in which bank customers are treated to enjoy an exclusive amazing introduction to the hotel’s internationalclass restaurants.

Traditional Launch For British Airways’ First Flight In Male'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:29:45 -0700

British Airways flight BA2043 landed at Male airport this morning at 0930 a.m. from London Gatwick airport. All arriving passengers were greeted with garlands and a king coconut. Traditional dancers from the Maldives performed a native dance called ‘Bodu Beru’ and enthralled the customers as they collected their bags.

Oman Air commences operations in Maldives

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:15:53 -0700

Oman Air the newest entrant to the Maldivian skies will commence operations on the 24th with 04 weekly flights to Male, with convenient connections to the Gulf, Middle East and Europe.

Postcards from the Frontline: The 350 Exhibition

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:22:36 -0700

The 350 photos taken by individual Maldivians to be sent out to 350 most influential world leaders and celebrities, will be exhibited for the Maldivian public on Saturday, 24 October 2009 in Male’.

Maldives to support 350 with a 24 hours dive

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:25:03 -0700

A 24 hour underwater dive, organized by Divers Association Maldives is scheduled to take place in the lagoon just outside of Mal�, in front of the President’s Office on the 24^th of this month. A total of 350 divers will participate in this event showcasing different activities at a depth of around 03 meters.

Maldives Traveller 2010 Released

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:32:06 -0700

'Maldives Traveller 2010 Edition' has released at JATA World Travel Fair on 18th September 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.

Maldives Officially Launches New7 Wonders of Nature Campaign

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:39:58 -0700

After Maldives becoming one of the official finalists of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” of the world, Maldives officially launched the campaign at a colourful ceremony held in Male on 03 October 2009 during the Tourism Day celebrations.

Postcards from the Frontline: A Creative 350 Initiative Gains Momentum in the Maldives

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:58:48 -0700

Postcards from the Frontline, a movement initiated by a group of Maldivian photographers, artists, environmentalists, designers and writers who aim to send a nationwide appeal to 350 of the most influential people in the world via one-of-a-kind postcards, is receiving an overwhelming response from Maldivians eager to play their part in the battle against climate change.

Maldives Received Runner�up in Favourite Island Award

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:26:37 -0700

Maldives received runner-up position in the Favourite Island category of Cond� Nast Traveller 12th Annual Readers’ Travel Awards.