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Fri 07. Aug 14:35 - Pullman Maldives
introduces Underwater Villa Experience offer At the start of 2020, Pullman Maldives
Maamutaa Resort launched its two exclusive Aqua Villas, a unique offering in the Maldi...
Fri 07. Aug 14:30 - Cocoon, You
& Me Maldives win Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award Cocoon Maldives and You & Me by Cocoon
Maldives have been selected as 2020 Travellers’ Choice award winners by Tripadv...
Fri 07. Aug 14:25 - Amilla Maldives:
Paradise island for private hire The crystal-clear waves gently lap the
white sands of the shore. A gentle breeze rustles the coconut trees a few metres away
in t...
Fri 07. Aug 14:20 - Germany requires
travellers from ‘risk areas’ to coronavirus test, Maldives ... Germany will require people arriving
from countries deemed high risk, such as the Maldives, to take coronavirus tests starting
thi...
Fri 07. Aug 14:15 - HEOC to take over COVID-19 testing of tourists prior to
departure Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC)
has decided to take over COVID-19 testing of tourists prior to departure from the M...
Fri 07. Aug 14:10 - MHPU raises concern after 28 nurses did not receive salary Maldives Health Professional Union (MHPU)
has raised concerns after 28 nurses report they did not receive salary for June and
...
Fri 07. Aug 14:05 - The Maldives is becoming engulfed with microplastics The Maldives is widely seen as a veritable
beach paradise on earth with its picturesque azure blue waters. Yet lurking beneath
...
Thu 06. Aug 14:00 - One&Only
Reethi Rah achieves EarthCheck Gold certification One&Only Reethi Rah in Maldives has
received gold certification for environmental and social responsibility from EarthCheck.
...VIDEO
Thu 06. Aug 13:55 - SAii Lagoon,
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives win Tripadvisor Travellers Ch. award SAii Lagoon Maldives and Hard Rock Hotel
Maldives, the lifestyle resorts located at Crossroads Maldives, have won Tripadvisor...
Thu 06. Aug 13:50 - Crossroads Maldives
offers in-villa coronavirus tests for safe return home Crossroads Maldives is going the extra
mile by offering guests the chance to get tested for coronavirus in the comfort of
their ho...
Thu 06. Aug 13:45 - The Nautilus
Maldives Reopens from 1st September 2020 The Nautilus, a luxury bohemian hideaway
in the Maldives, where you may create a World of Your Own Making, is set to reope...
Thu 06. Aug 13:40 - MMA: 80 percent of tourism sector slashed workers' pay over
pandemic Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), on
Wednesday, revealed that 80 percent of companies across the country's tourism industr...
Thu 06. Aug 13:35 - Research ranks Maldives highest among countries polluted
by microplastic Australia's Flinders University, on August
1, declared Maldives to be one of the countries most polluted by microplastics, on
the...
Thu 06. Aug 13:30 - SIMDI Introduces
Ripcurl Rifles Tide Watch, The Perfect Combination of ... With 500 pre-programmed tide locations
in graph or detailed display, the Rifles men’s tide watch is the perfect combination
of f...
Thu
06. Aug 13:25 - Website for Gulhifalhu reclamation project launched A designated website for the reclamation
project of Gulhifalhu has been launched. The Ministry of Planning, Housing and Infr...
Thu 06. Aug 13:20 - Inside utterly luxurious Maldives resort where
stays cost £38,000 a night The lavish Maldives resort is total luxury
with guests being treated to private pools and butlers - but it's got a hefty price
tag. Im...
Thu 06. Aug 13:15 - Maldives has
highest levels of microplastics in the world The Maldives has the highest levels of
microplastic pollution on the planet, according to recent research published in the
Jour...
Wed 05. Aug 14:20 - Double win for
Kandolhu at 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Kandolhu Maldives has been awarded two
Travellers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor. Last week, TripAdvisor announced the
win...VIDEO
Wed 05. Aug 14:15 - Radisson Blu debuts first Maldives' resort property Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), on Tuesday,
unveiled its first-ever resort in Maldives the Radisson Blu Resort Maldives in Alif
Dha...
Wed
05. Aug 14:10 - Heritance Aarah becomes first Maldives resort listed as BBC travel
partner Heritance Aarah Maldives has been listed
as a BBC World News travel partner. The resort becomes the first Maldives property
to...
Wed 05. Aug 14:05 - Maldives emerges
as Indians’ favourite destination for post-Covid getaway Maldives is the most popular choice among
Indians to take their first post-pandemic international vacation, according to a new
...
Wed 05. Aug 14:00 - The Ritz-Carlton
makes key corporate appointments debut Maldives resort The Ritz-Carlton has made key appointments
to the revenue and finance department of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands...
Wed 05. Aug 13:55 - 1,769 tourist arrivals recorded in July Maldives Immigration has revealed 1,769
tourists arrived in Maldives in the last two weeks of July. The Maldives reopened its
b...
Wed 05. Aug 13:50 - Tax Charged
on Cigarettes - Is it the Most Effective Way to Stop Usage? In the Maldives from 1st of August 2020,
cigarettes and bidi will be charged a specific duty of 3 Rufiyaa per stick and ad valore...
Wed
05. Aug 13:45 - Govt. imposes ban on non-essential travel from Male’ to other
islands Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC)
has announced a temporary ban on travel of persons from the greater Male’ regi...
Tue 04. Aug 13:35 - Kanuhura Maldives
recognised among Asia’s top luxury hotels Kanuhura Maldives has been recognised
as one of the best luxury hotels in Asia by TripAdivsor. Last week, Tripadvisor announ...VIDEO
Tue 04. Aug 13:30 - Lily Beach Resort
offers guests free coronavirus testing Lily Beach Resort & Spa is offering
complimentary PCR testing for its guests. The resort will offer free testing for two
adults and ...
Tue 04. Aug 13:25 - The Ritz-Carlton
appoints Aminath Raushaa Haadhee as marketing manager The Ritz-Carlton has appointed Aminath
‘Aimy’ Raushaa Haadhee as Marketing Manager (pre-opening) for The Ritz-Carlton
M...
Tue 04. Aug 13:20 - European arrivals
push Maldives reopening tourist numbers to over 1,700 Maldives welcomed 1,769 tourists - most
of them from Europe - since the island nation reopened its borders mid-July, official
fi...
Tue 04. Aug 13:15 - Maldives records 1,769 tourists arrivals in July Maldives Immigration, on Monday, revealed
that a total of 1,769 tourists arrived in the country during July, after the governme...
Tue
04. Aug 13:10 - Ministry announces fine reduction for tourist establishments Fines of tourist establishments such
as resorts, guesthouses, and hotels have been reduced by the government. The Tourism
Mi...
Tue
04. Aug 13:05 - Only 20 % of businesses in tourism did not layoff, cut wages for employees Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has
revealed that only 20 percent of companies in the tourism sector had not dismiss their
...
Tue 04. Aug 13:00 - HPA closes another 22 establishments that violated safety
guidelines Health Protection Agency (HPA) has revealed
an additional 22 establishments in the Greater Male' Region have been closed f...
Tue
04. Aug 12:55 - Schools in Greater Male' area closed for two weeks Schools in the Greater Male’ Region
have been closed once again for a two-week period. Maldives schools were closed as
a pr...
Tue 04. Aug 12:50 - COVID-19 death toll in Maldives climbs to 19 A 19th patient with COVID-19 has passed
away in the Maldives. Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed the news in a tweet...
Tue 04. Aug 12:45 - Radisson Blu
Resort Maldives Radisson Blu Opens Its First Resort In
The Maldives. Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale brand that delivers personalized service
i...
Tue 04. Aug 12:40 - Euro-Divers Maldives back in action Euro-Divers Maldives have announced the
dates their centres will reopen in the Maldives. As lock-down restrictions ease for
ma...
Tue 04. Aug 12:35 - Maldives climate
crisis: How island resorts by Four Seasons, ... Reviving tourism after the pandemic is
vital for the Maldives’ economy, but threatened by climate change, government
and hig...
Tue 04. Aug 12:30 - 12 Beautiful
Beaches in the Maldives You Have to See to Believe These picture-perfect Maldives beaches
offer the perfect inspiration for your next vacation. A chain of 1,200 islands in the
India...
Mon 03. Aug 13:00 - LUX* Resorts
Maldives unveils Collectable Experiences enhance travelling LUX* Resorts & Hotels in the Maldives
has unveiled Collectable Experiences - a unique collection of never-seen-before experie...
Mon 03. Aug 12:55 - Kurumba Maldives
defends TripAdvisor ... as one of world’s best ai hotels Kurumba Maldives has once again defended
its position as one of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world. Last week, Tripadvi...
Mon 03. Aug 12:50 - Discover unrivalled
experiences at Fairmont Maldives, reopening Oct 1 Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is
reopening its doors to guests on October 1. Ahead of its reopening, the resort is implemen...
Mon 03. Aug 12:45 - Ex-tennis pro
Jonas Björkman returns to Soneva Fushi for coaching lessons Soneva Fushi is set to welcome world-renowned
tennis player Jonas Björkman this August, where he will offer exclusive coachin...
Mon 03. Aug 12:40 - Celebrate small
wins to get through the day Years ago, I had an opportunity to consult
and guide a company to elevate its human capital development strategies. One of t...
Mon
03. Aug 12:35 - 17 resorts open to tourists in Maldives this month Tourism Ministry has said that more resorts
are opening to tourists this month since the reopening of the Maldivian borders on
1...
Mon 03. Aug 12:30 - Developing Picnic
Islands in Maldives - How Important Is it to Save Islands? Did you know that around 200 islands
in the Maldives are uninhabited, deserted islands? However, the majority of these have
b...
Mon 03. Aug 12:25 - Resort staff required to quarantine if travelling to islands Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC)
has stated staff traveling from a resort currently in operation to another island must...
Mon
03. Aug 12:20 - Daily COVID-19 stats: Tally crosses 4,000 with 215 new cases The Maldives on Sunday recorded its largest
spike daily cases thus far. The Health Protection Agency, HPA said 215 individual...
Mon
03. Aug 12:15 - Maldives reports 18th death from Covid-19 An 89-yo local woman passed away on Sunday
night This is the second death reported
in 24 hours The island nation saw a
...
Mon 03. Aug 12:10 - The First Olympic Pool in the Maldives Is Under Construction By the end of this year, Maldives will
have their first Olympic-sized swimming pool in Malé. Most of the country's current
trainin...
Mon 03. Aug 12:05 - Avani to open 11 new hotels by the end of 2024 Avani Hotels and Resorts says it is on
track to open 11 new properties by the end of 2024, including marking its debut in
the foll...
Mon 03. Aug 12:00 - Aitken Spence
Hotels to reopen five Maldives resorts before 1st September Aitken Spence Hotels has announced five
of the hotel groups Maldives resorts will reopen to international guests by 1st Septem...
Mon 03. Aug 11:55 - Avani Hotels
& Resorts confirms plans to proceed projects in the pipeline Avani Hotels & Resorts has confirmed
that the brand is on track to open more than ten new properties in the coming years,
inclu...
Sun
02. Aug 14:05 - Radisson Blu Maldives officially opens The resort, located just 30 minutes away
from Velana International Airport via seaplane, is operated jointly by Radisson Hotel
G...
Sun Online 14:00 - TMA operates
inaugural flight to Radisson Blu Maldives Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) on Saturday
operated the inaugural flight to the newly-opened Radisson Blu Maldives. The ver...
Sun Online 13:55 - Six Senses Laamu
recognised among world’s best luxury resorts Six Senses Laamu has been recognised
as one of the best luxury resorts in the world by TripAdvisor. Last week, Tripadvisor
ann...
Sun 02. Aug 13:50 - From Maldives
to Dubai: One&Only Heritage Collection by Jay ... art of travel One&Only Resorts is celebrating the
art of travel by launching the exclusive, One&Only Heritage Collection by Jay Ahr,
a limite...
Sun 02. Aug 13:45 - 61 resorts resume operations upon reopening of borders Ministry of Tourism has revealed 61 resorts
have resumed operations upon reopening of the Maldivian borders on July 15. Stati...
Sun 02. Aug 13:40 - Is the Olialia
International Airport Maldives a Hoax? According to Olialia World, The Maldives
Government shortlisted Olialia to build, operate and transfer Olialia International
Air...
Sun 02. Aug 13:35 - Swell waves at Addu creates new island, named 'Gaahera' Swell waves at Addu City has created
a new island near Meedhoo. The MP for Meedhoo constituency, Rozaina Adam, too, has...
Sun 02. Aug 13:30 - Musicians’ Union of Maldives opens for registration The newly established 'Musicians’
Union of Maldives' (MU), on Saturday, launched its website, opening for public registration
of...
Sun
02. Aug 13:25 - Top health official: Mask rule automatically disallows smoking on streets Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC)
has said that it will no longer be permitted to smoke on the streets of Male’
City a...
Sun 02. Aug 13:20 - COVID-19 cases detected from 10 islands outside the capital Health Protection Agency (HPA) has revealed
COVID-19 cases have been detected from 10 islands outside the capital, Male' C...
Sun 02. Aug 13:15 - HPA confirms 17th COVID-19 related death in Maldives Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Saturday
confirmed the 17th COVID-19 related fatality in Maldives. The deceased was a 5...
Sun 02. Aug 13:10 - Maldives Spa
Concepts and Popular Treatments When it comes to resort life in the Maldives,
the spa sits pretty well alongside the whole notion of unwinding on an island parad...
Sat 01. Aug 15:05 - The story of
Bodu mas and Koadi kendun There are many folklores, which offer
keen insights into the history, culture and beliefs of Maldivians. These folktales
are burstin...VIDEO
Sat 01. Aug 15:00 - Avani Hotels
on track to complete pipeline projects, resort open in late 2021 Avani Hotels & Resorts has confirmed
that the brand is on track to open more than 10 new properties in the coming years,
inclu...
Sat 01. Aug 14:55 - Aitken Spence
Hotels offers extra flexibility for bookings as ... resorts reopen Aitken Spence Hotels is offering extra
flexibility for bookings, as the hotel group reopens its properties in Maldives. Adaaran
Re...
Sat 01. Aug 14:50 - Maldives briefs
over 1k Chinese agents on post-Covid travel Over 1,000 travel agents and tour operators
from China have participated in a series of webinars being held to promote Maldiv...
Sat 01. Aug 14:45 - OZEN by Atmosphere
wins TripAdvisor recognition as one of Asia’s top hotels OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo, the flagship
property in the portfolio of Indian Ocean hospitality group Atmosphere Hotels ...
Sat
01. Aug 14:40 - COVID-19: Over 60 resorts in operation since border reopening Maldives Tourism Ministry said 61 resorts
are in operation since the archipelago reopened its borders in July. While over 150
re...
Sat 01. Aug 14:35 - 22 liveaboards permitted to resume operations Ministry of Tourism has permitted 22
liveaboards to resume operations in the Maldives. Resorts and liveaboards have been
allo...
Sat 01. Aug 14:30 - Individuals without masks in public to be fined USD 65 Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC)
has stated individuals without masks in public would be fined USD 65, starting fro...
Sat 01. Aug 14:25 - Total COVID recoveries to 2607 after 39 recoveries in the
Maldives The total number of people recovered
from COVID-19 in the Maldives has risen to 2607 after 39 more recovers from the illness
...
Sat 01. Aug 14:20 - A taste of the
Maldives: Spicy Lady cocktail transport you to tropical beaches The Maldives is famed for its stunning
beaches and beautiful weather. Hopeful holidaymakers can transport themselves to its
su... Comment: How about these cocktails from the Maldives?
Sat 01. July 14:15 - Aitken Spence
Hotels to reopen 5 Maldives resorts before 1st Sept, 2020 Aitken Spence Hotels has announced five
of the hotel group’s Maldives resorts will reopen to international guests by 1st
Septem...
Sat 01. Aug 14:10 - Exploring the
Maldives on a luxury Four Seasons dive boat Sailing to the island nation’s southern
atolls, Simon Rogerson goes in search of green turtles and the elusive whale shark.
I step...
Fri 31. July 13:05 - Eid al-Adha or ‘Bodu eid’ in Maldives Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival celebrated
on the following day after the hajj pilgrimage. Its significance is derived from the
i...
Fri 31. July 13:00 - Adaaran Resorts
Maldives welcomes first post-Covid guests Adaaran Resorts Maldives has welcomed
the very first guests after an extended closure in the wake of the coronavirus pandemi...
Fri 31. July 12:55 - Kandima Maldives
unveils The Fresh Labs farm-to-table initiative Kandima Maldives has unveiled The Fresh
Labs, a farm-to-table initiative that will provide guests with the freshest local produ...
Fri 31. July 12:50 - Lily Beach
Resort Maldives crowned best all-inclusive resort in Asia Lily Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives
has been voted as the top all-inclusive resort in Asia and ranked the 11th all-inclusive
resort...
Fri 31. July 12:45 - Has the Grave
been Dug for Local Island Tourism? Moosa Nasih, former President of the
Guesthouse Association of Maldives (GAM) has questioned the present government’s
pro...
Fri
31. July 12:40 - Expat workers in Bodufinolhu without electricity and water since Thursday The same workers in Bodufinolhu island
who had gone unpaid are now saying that they have no electricity or water. They hav...
Fri 31. July 12:35 - Maldivian fish exports drop by 12 percent Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) revealed
that fish exports had decreased by 12 percent in the first five months of 2020 co...
Fri
31. July 12:30 - Four islands under monitoring mechanisms due to virus case In connection with the COVID-19 positive
case identified from the Savaaree Boat that traveled to H. A. Kelaa, the islands of
H...
Fri 31. July 12:25 - COVID-19: HPA confirms 16th virus-related death in Maldives Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Thursday
confirmed the 16th COVID-19 related fatality in Maldives. The deceased was a 7...
Fri 31. July 12:20 - A Kiwi in the
Maldives: Yearning for home from my deserted island As a New Zealander living and working
in the Maldives, I consider myself quite lucky to have spent the past four months on
my...
Fri 31. July 12:15 - Milaidhoo Island
Maldives Reopens 1 September 2020 Guests travelling between September and
November 2020 can benefit from an even more exclusive Milaidhoo experience, as...
Thu 30. July 14:10 - Ten reasons
to revive yourself at Seaside Finolhu Escape to the remote island paradise
of Seaside Finolhu and discover a natural haven of pristine beauty surrounded by the
cle...
Thu 30. July 14:05 - Baros Maldives
crowned world’s top luxury hotel at TripAdvisor T.C.A. Baros Maldives has been named as the
top luxury hotel in the world by TripAdvisor. On Tuesday, Tripadvisor announced the
w...
Thu 30. July 14:00 - Holidays with
social distancing: Six Senses Laamu offers natural advantage The naturally ‘self-isolated’
Maldives has a “one-island, one-resort• advantage that holds extra appeal
right now. When you’re r...
Thu 30. July 13:55 - Hilton can obtain details about Sun's assets: Singapore
Court The Court of Appeal of Singapore concluded
in early July that renowned hotel chain Hilton International has the right to obtai...
Thu
30. July 13:50 - Stormy weather behind new island formation near Ismahela Hera
Thu 30. July 13:45 - Maldives Fisherman
Association Holds ‘Discover Huvadhu’ Event ... An event named ‘Discover Huvadhu’
will be carried out by the Maldives Fisherman Association to dive in every gulf of
Huvadho...
Thu
30. July 13:40 - Information webinar held for travelers from India Private jets parked on the tarmac of
Velana International Airport. The airport broke the record for air traffic movements
on Janu...
Thu
30. July 13:35 - Tholal elected president of Athletics Association for third tenure Mohamed Tholal has been elected the President
of the Maldives Athletics Association, for a third tenure. The association’s pre...
Thu 30. July 13:30 - Saiyami Kher
is all about pink splendour in this throwback Maldives holiday This light-eyed beauty is making a brilliant
splash ... A throwback vibe of hers from a beachy holiday at the Maldives on all pin...
Thu 30. July 13:25 - A Maldives resort lets guests stay socially
distant in luxurious villas ... The recently reopened Lux North Male
Atoll in the Maldives is a luxury resort made up of stylish overwater and land-based
vill...
Wed 29. July 13:30 - Centara unveils
new offer with discounts, free half-board meals Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering
promotional packages at its hotels and resorts in select destinations, including the
Maldives...VIDEO
Wed 29. July 13:25 - Russia may
soon resume flights to Maldives: report Passenger flights to Maldives from Russia
may resume soon, according to reports in Russian media. Russian news agency TAS...
Wed 29. July 13:20 - Maldives Ensures
Tourist Welfare and is the Safest Destination: President President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced
that Maldives opened its borders after ensuring the welfare of tourists and th...
Wed 29. July 13:15 - The smartest
aren’t always the wisest: 5 strategies help you make better... I interpret this as us being held captive
by our thoughts and perceptions. Quite often we are told that we possess great potentia...
Wed 29. July 13:10 - Universal Enterprises
donates PCR machines for coronavirus response Universal Enterprises has donated two
PCR testing machines to help the Maldives contain the novel coronavirus outbreak. Hea...
Wed 29. July 13:05 - COVID-19: HPA
confirms over 100 new positive cases, no recoveries The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on
Tuesday, revealed that 137 more individuals tested positive for COVID-19 in the Mal...
Wed 29. July 13:00 - Holidays in
Serbia more expensive than vacationing in the Maldives Since the coronavirus pandemic broke
out ... Serbian tourists can spend the same ... like Taiwan, Thailand, the Maldives
and ...
Wed 29. July 12:55 - The big interview:
GM of Emerald Resort Maldives Srikanth Devarapalli He says luxury all-inclusive resorts
are on the rise ... A lot of my old colleagues were already working in Maldives so
it became ...
Wed 29. July 12:50 - Here are some
interesting hotel deals + packages for your trip to Maldives While Maldives President Ibrahim Solih
had announced on June 23 that the country would reopen its resorts on July 15, hotels...
Tue 28. July 13:25 - Sheraton ...
partners with local authorities, Reefscapers save coral reef Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort &
Spa has begun the second phase of its Coral Regeneration Programme. Reefscapers h...VIDEO
Tue 28. July 13:20 - Create memories
at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru reopening Oct 1 Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives
is reopening its doors to guests on October 1. Ahead of its reopening, the resort is
impl...
Tue 28. July 13:15 - Fushifaru Maldives
to reopen on Oct 1 with new water villas Fushifaru Maldives is gearing up for
its reopening on October 1, with a fresh look and a collection of brand new overwater
villas...
Tue
28. July 13:10 - 4 workers in resort under renovation test positive for coronavirus Four expatriates working on a renovation
project at Seaside Finolhu Maldives, a resort located in B. Atoll, have tested positive
...
Tue
28. July 13:05 - Safari operators advised to obtain permit before resuming services National Boating Association of Maldives
(NBAM) has instructed safari operators to obtain the necessary permits from the Touri...
Tue 28. July 13:00 - What are hotels
doing to restore travel confidence, win customers back? The Indian Ocean’s most coveted
tropical islands are reopening their borders to international tourists as we speak,
but how mu...
Tue 28. July 12:55 - Centara unveils new promotions Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering
promotional packages at its hotels ... Over in the Maldives rates at the Centara Grand
Islan...
Tue 28. July 12:50 - Hilton can
quiz partner over assets in Maldives The Singapore Court of Appeal has ruled
that US hotel group Hilton can gather information about assets in the Maldives held
...
Mon
27. July 13:20 - Tourist tests positive for COVID-19, first since border reopening A tourist that arrived in the Maldives
yesterday, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first time a tourist has tested
positiv...VIDEO
Mon 27. July 13:15 - The Kandhyma
Story: Inspired, born from Kandima Maldives It all began during a family holiday
on the beautiful white sands off the coast of Southeast Asia known as the Maldives
islands...
Mon 27. July 13:10 - Cheval Blanc
Randheli to reopen on Aug 15 Cheval Blanc Randheli is reopening on
August 15 with enhanced health and safety measures. As summer slowly approaches, ...
Mon 27. July 13:05 - SriLankan Airlines
ups Maldives ... connections to major European cities SriLankan Airlines is launching a daily
passenger service between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, with onward connections to ma...
Mon
27. July 13:00 - Guesthouses raise concern over delay in reopening The popular local tourism island of K.
Maafushi where a number of guesthouses are located. Guesthouse Association of the M...
Mon 27. July 12:55 - Rasdhoo - The Heart of Maldives Located at the heart of the Maldives,
Rasdhoo – the capital of North Ari Atoll is a small and beautiful island, approximately
ha...
Mon
27. July 12:50 - Opposition stages protest against government Joint opposition, Progressive Party of
Maldives (PPM) and Peoples National Congress (PNC) Sunday night held a demonstrati...
Mon
27. July 12:45 - Over 60 COVID-19 patients hospitalised, one on ventilator support The Health Protection Agency (HPA) on
Sunday said 63 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalised. Speaking at a press con...
Mon 27. July 12:40 - Finolhu, Maldives
offers Beach Bubble for 'socially-distanced' holiday The Maldives has reopened its doors for
international tourists. To ensure a safe and hygienic stay, hotels and resorts across
the...
Sun 26. July 14:30 - #FishForTomorrow campaign goes viral in Maldives Blue Marine Foundation’s new campaign
#FishForTomorrow has become a viral sensation in the Maldives. The campaign was...VIDEO
Sun 26. July 14:25 - Amilla Maldives’
new cafe nourishes body, mind, soul A brand-new dining venue has been created
at Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences, aimed at feeding guests’ souls. Whate...
Sun 26. July 14:20 - Maldives again
left off UK’s safe travel list Britain has decided to persist with a
quarantine regime for travellers from Maldives, which has dealt a blow to the tourism-depe...
Sun
26. July 14:15 - Maldives likely to delay reopening of guesthouses Guesthouses will most likely be reopened
in September, says Health Minister Abdulla Ameen. While the Maldives reopened its...
Sun
26. July 14:10 - Independence Day 2020: overshadowed by unbidden guest, Covid-19 Maldives celebrates its independence
from the British rule every year on July 26, however, this year’s festivities
were cancelled...
Sun
26. July 14:05 - Met Office: Some areas could experience tidal waves Maldives Meteorological Services (Met
Office) has warned that some regions of the country could experience sea swells and
ti...
Sun
26. July 14:00 - Authorities detain foreign boat trespassing on Maldivian waters A foreign fishing vessel trespassing
on Maldivian waters has been detained by authorities. Spokesperson of Maldives National
...
Sun 26. July 13:55 - COVID-19 facilities open in Addu, Fuvahmulah, Ihavandhoo The government, on Saturday, inaugurated
COVID-19 management facilities in Addu City, Fuvahmulah City and Ihavandhoo ...
Sun 26. July 13-50 - What about
quarantine in an overwater bungalow in Maldives? There may be a place to enjoy two weeks
quarantine. After hours on a plane like Qatar Airways, boarding a speed boat to your...
Sat 25. July 14:05 - Art of sundowners:
Amilla Maldives creates new beachside bar Amilla Maldives is renowned for constantly
innovating, and the temporary shutdown due to the current coronavirus pandemic o...VIDEO
Sat 25. July 14:00 - Maldives offers
resort construction period extension over virus disruptions Many a developer involved in the construction
of Maldives resort properties recently suffered project delays due to Covid-19 rel...
Sat
25. July 13:55 - 904 tourists arrive in Maldives within first 10 days of border reopening Over 900 tourists have arrived in the
Maldives since border reopening. While Maldives’ borders were reopened for international...
Sat 25. July 13:50 - Guesthouses
to Pay Utility Bill Payments in Instalment Guesthouses have been informed by a circular
sent by the Guesthouse Association that water and electricity bills can now be d...
Sat 25. July 13:45 - Live aboard a liveabaord in Maldives Maldives is a popular year-round destination
offering white sandy beaches, clear blue waters and great visibility underwater. W...
Sat 25. July 13:40 - Mendhuru Online
issues apology for misinformation on safari assault case Local media outlet Mendhuru Online, on
Wednesday night, issued an apology over misinformation in the article published by
...
Sat 25. July 13:35 - #Fishfortomorrow
Campaign Secures Public Support for Protection ... The #FishForTomorrow campaign , led by the Maldives Resilient Reefs project by Blue Marine Foundation ,
has secured public ...
Sat 25. July 13:30 - Turkish Airlines
resumes passenger service to Maldives Turkish Airlines has resumed scheduled
passenger service to Maldives. The flagship carrier of Turkey will operate a weekly
serv...
Sat 25. July 13:25 - British, American
tourists lead Maldives post-reopening arrivals Maldives welcomed more than 900 tourists
- most of them from the United Kingdom and the United States - in the first 10 days...
Sat 25. July 13:20 - Immigration: 266 expat workers entered Maldives since borders
reopened Maldives Immigration, on Friday, revealed
that a total of 266 foreigners arrived in Maldives for employment purposes since bor...
Sat 25. July 13:15 - Planning to
travel this summer? Emirates offers quick getaway to Maldives Dubai's Emirates airline is offering
UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a quick escape this summer to ... Maldives
“B...
Sat 25. July 13:10 - 10 amazing
all-inclusive Maldives hotels for luxurious private island escape What sets the Maldives apart from other
tropical destinations is its vast array of beautiful hotels scattered among the thousands
...
Fri 24. July 12:35 - Plan Now, Play Later with Six Senses As the world unfurls and daydreams turn
to the next vacation, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is reopening around the world.
Tr...VIDEO
Fri 24. July 12:30 - Hot date with
a manta: Make memories at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru Heed the call of the wild this manta
season (from now until November) and head to one of the most renowned manta hotspots
...
Fri 24. July 12:25 - Plastic pollution
flowing into oceans to triple by 2040: study The amount of plastic waste flowing into
the ocean and killing marine life could triple in the next 20 years, unless companies
...
Fri 24. July 12:20 - Maldives to acquire Dornier aircraft contracted in Yameen
government The state, on Wednesday night, announced
that attempts were underway to acquire a Dornier aircraft, as per an agreement sig...
Fri 24. July 12:15 - Emirates offers
travellers free global cover for Covid-19 expenses Emirates customers can now travel with
confidence and without any worries of unexpected costs due to the coronavirus pandem...
Fri 24. July 12:10 - COVID Extension
for Resort Construction Periods Many a developer involved in the construction
of Maldives resort properties recently suffered project delays due to COVID-relat...
Fri 24. July 12:05 - Banyan Tree
donates medical equipment to help Maldives fight coronavirus Banyan Tree Maldives has donated medical
equipment to help the Maldives contain the coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday...
Fri 24. July 12:00 - The long haul
winter flight sale is ON for ... Barbados, Maldives and Thailand... Holidaymakers can save as much as 55
per cent on winter trips to long haul destinations, new data shows. With many Britons
d...
Fri 24. July 11:55 - Best overwater
villas in Raa Atoll Maldives The tropical island destination of Maldives
is home to a lot of resorts ranging from 2 star all the way to 5 star and then some.
T...
Fri 24. July 11:50 - The Choices
We Make Will Determine the Future of The Maldives With 70 percent of its GDP linked to
tourism, the COVID-19 wrecking ball has crashed hard into the Maldives economy. UNDP’
...
Thu
23. July 13:50 - Govt. designates Farekede as a protected area The Environment Ministry has designated
the South Eastern Farekede region of Fuvahmulah City as a protected area. Preside...
Thu 23. July 13:45 - Angiri Resorts
Maldives to reopen hotels in Oct, Nov Angiri Resorts Maldives is preparing
to reopen its properties. Safari Island Maldives, Dreamland The Unique Sea & Lake
Resort...
Thu 23. July 13:40 - Coco Chic lists among the four most popular spas in Asia Coco Chic spa in the Maldives have been
listed among the four most popular spas in Asia. The article “Top 4 Luxury Spas
And...
Thu 23. July 13:35 - Emirates ups
Maldives service over ‘customer demand’ Emirates is increasing its services to
Maldives, in a bid to boost access to the popular Indian Ocean holiday destination
this su...
Thu 23. July 13:30 - Border Reopening:
A Handful of 560 Tourists in a Week Statistics shared by Maldives Immigration
has shown that nearly 560 tourists have arrived in the Maldives since the country reo...
Thu 23. July 13:25 - MMPRC launches marketing campaign with Travel Weekly to
promote in UK Maldives Marketing and Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a significant campaign with Travel Weekly to pr...
Thu 23. July 13:20 - Maldives added
to Switzerland’s coronavirus quarantine watchlist Maldives has been added to Switzerland’s
watchlist of coronavirus hotspots, new arrivals from which must enter a 10-day quara...
Thu 23. July 13:15 - HPA: Service providers can stay in an island for 5 days Health Protection Agency (HPA) has allowed
traveling to islands for a period of less than 5 days to provide essential services
wi...
Thu
23. July 13:10 - Latest COVID-19 stats: 59 positive cases The Maldives on Wednesday recorded 59
new cases of COVID-19. According to the Health Protection Agency (HPA), the new ...
Thu 23. July 13:05 - Four Seasons
Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Book A Hot Date With A Manta Ray And
Make Memories At Four Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru Heed the call...
Thu 23. July 13:00 - India to establish
fish-processing plants in Maldives India and the Maldives on Wednesday signed
a contract to set up fish processing plants at two of the islands in the Maldives.
T...
Wed 22. July 13:55 - Velaa Private
Island staff collect $20k to support Maldives coronavirus ... The team at Velaa Private Island has
collected $20,000 to support the Maldives efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
“W...VIDEO
Wed 22. July 13:50 - Baros Maldives
celebrates healthcare heroes with extra benefits Baros Maldives is offering extra benefits
to healthcare workers who book holidays at the resort, in an effort to celebrate their
sel...
Wed 22. July 13:45 - Atmosphere
Hotels welcomes guests to ‘Pure & Serene’ ... experiences Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts’
properties were among the few Maldivian hotels that remained open during the extensive
lockdo...
Wed 22. July 13:40 - Mövenpick Resort
Kuredhivaru collaborates with local artists for talent ... Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives
has partnered with local artists to showcase and promote their talents across the world
...
Wed
22. July 13:35 - Maldives saw 212 arrivals yesterday, highest no. of tourists from
Turkey As the country welcomed its first tourists
in more than three months, Maldives Immigration has announced that 212 tourists arri...
Wed 22. July 13:30 - National airline ready to commence international operations The national carrier, Maldivian, has
announced it is ready to commence international operations. Speaking to PSM News, PR
...
Wed
22. July 13:25 - Those traveling islands to provide essential services can stay up
to 5 days The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has
stated that those traveling to islands to provide essential services and forgoing quara...
Wed 22. July 13:20 - Global Tourism
to Lose $1.2 Trillion in 2020 The global tourism industry is set to
lose at least $1.2 trillion this year due the travel restrictions brought by the COVID-19
pand...
Wed 22. July 13:15 - Government
plans consider 2nd home residency for foreigner in Maldives Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has revealed
the Maldives government has plans to consider second home residency visa pro...
Wed
22. July 13:10 - Efforts ongoing to ensure Maldives is among 1st countries to obtain
vaccine Health Minister Abdulla Ameen has revealed
that the government is working to ensure that Maldives is among the first countrie...
Wed
22. July 13:05 - AFC Cup 2020: “government will not bear any costs of hosting• While Maldives has won the bid to host
the Group E matches of the AFC Cup 2020 Sports Minister Ahmed Mahloof has said th...
Wed 22. July 13:00 - Chennai City
FC to play AFC Cup group matches in Maldives Chennai City FC, the 2018-19 I-League
champions, will play their remaining AFC Cup group stage matches in Maldives with t...
Wed 22. July 12:55 - Maldives to lower rents for tourism industry The Maldives' government will lower rents
for lands leased for tourism-related activities in order to boost investment, local
med...
Wed 22. July 12:50 - The Maldives
welcomes first flight Statistics shared by Maldives Immigration
showed over 400 tourists arrived in the Maldives since the country reopened its bord...
Tue 21. July 13:25 - Here come the
Mantas: World-famous Hanifaru Bay to reopen Saturday Hanifaru Bay in Maldives, the biggest
manta feeding hotspot in the world is set to reopen to visitors from Saturday. The
Baa At...VIDEO
Tue 21. July 13:20 - Vibrant, enchanting
undersea world awaits guests at Seaside Finolhu Having recently undergone extensive renovations
and upgrades as part of an elaborate transition from luxury Maldives resort to...
Tue 21. July 13:15 - Life is about
what you give, not what you get Eva and I first visited the Maldives
in the 1980s. We fell in love with the country, holidayed here many times and, in the
early ...
Tue 21. July 13:10 - Maldives to
cut land rent to boost tourism in least explored atolls Tourism officials in Maldives have proposed
cuts to rent levied from islands and land in outer atolls for tourism development,
in...
Tue
21. July 13:05 - Boat runs aground on reef near Male' City A boat carrying three people from B.
Atoll to Thilafushi has been run aground a reef. Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)...
Tue
21. July 13:00 - Three mosques in capital closed for disinfection Three mosques have been closed to carry
out disinfection procedures. The Islamic ministry said three mosques in capital Male’...
Tue 21. July 12:55 - COVID-19: Maldives records 33 more cases, 7 recoveries The Health Protection Agency (HPA), on
Monday, announced that 33 additional individuals tested positive for COVID-19, whil...
Tue
21. July 12:50 - AFC Cup 2020: Maldives wins bid to host Group E matches Maldives will host the Group E matches
of the AFC Cup 2020. Football Association of Maldives (FAM)’s President Bassam
Ade...
Tue 21. July 12:45 - Bashundhara's
AFC Cup matches in Maldives Bashundhara Kings will play their five
remaining AFC Cup matches of Group E in Maldives after the Asian Football Confederat...
Tue 21. July 12:40 - Ashfaq, Maldives'
evergreen goalscoring great Ali Ashfaq is Maldives' all-time top
international scorer with 53 goals. Striker has scored 14 World Cup qualifying goals
in an 18...
Tue 21. July 12:35 - Baros Maldives to Reopen on October 1, 2020 Baros Maldives, which recently closed
due to the COVID-19 pandemic has announced that it will reopen its doors to travelers
b...
Tue 21. July 12:30 - AFC Cup 2020:
Maldives to host remaining group matches Maldives have been selected as the centalised
venue for the remaining group fixtures of the 2020 AFC Cup, Goal can confirm ...
Mon 20. July 12:55 - The Nautilus
Maldives reopen on Sept 1 with enhancements, special offers The Nautilus, a luxury bohemian hideaway
in the Maldives, is set to reopen on September 1. Embracing liberating indulgence...VIDEO
Mon 20. July 12:50 - Unwind, dine,
recline with Kandolhu’s Ultimate Inclusions plan Tucked away in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu
boasts the highest restaurant to villa ratio with just 30 contemporary villas and five
dif...
Mon 20. July 12:45 - Crown &
Champa Resorts offers ‘Safe Holiday Experience in Paradise’ ... Crown & Champa Resorts is rolling
out enhanced health and safety protocols across its collection of resorts. Across all
of its reso...
Mon 20. July 12:40 - How I became
a morning person and my seven tips Recently, one of my schoolmates asked
me this question: what makes you a successful and happy personality? My answer: I star...
Mon
20. July 12:35 - Finance Ministry announces MVR 290m for SME businesses Finance Ministry has announced that it
will distribute MVR 290.9 million to 1,643 small and medium-sized businesses hit by
th...
Mon
20. July 12:30 - Dhoani capsizes in rough sea, people rescued Three people adrift in the sea after
the doani they were travelling capsized has been rescued. The three crew members were
tr...
Mon 20. July 12:25 - Dusit Thani
Maldives set to reopen on Aug 1 with new set of services Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired
resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, is set to reopen on August 1, 2020, with a...
Sun 19. July 14:55 - Maldives for first-timers Maldives is a picture-perfect archipelago,
situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, and home to 1,190+ tiny coral islands.
T...
Sun
19. July 14:50 - Resident Maldives at Falhumaafushi, Dhigurah offers special discounts Resident Maldives resorts at Falhumaafushi
and Dhigurah have advertised special reopening offers. The resorts located in Gaa...
Sun 19. July 14:45 - Seaside Finolhu
rolls out new safety protocols ahead of Oct reopening As the countdown to Seaside Finolhu’s
much anticipated reopening begins, it is not just the luxury Maldives resort’s
design, faci...
Sun 19. July 14:40 - Ayada welcomes
guests with free 'floating breakfast', excl.usive discount With uncompromising experiences and safety
initiatives, Ayada Maldives will be among the first private island resorts in Maldiv...
Sun
19. July 14:35 - Vakkaru Maldives to reopen on August 1 The management of Vakkaru Maldives has
stated the resort will be reopened on August 1. According to Vakkaru Maldives locat...
Sun
19. July 14:30 - Palm Beach Resort put up for sale once again Palm Beach Resort has been put up for
sale once again by the State Bank of India, SBI. This is the third time the resort
island ...
Sun 19. July 14:25 - Our dream is Maldives, wanted travel to Maldives 100 for
safety: 1st tourists „These past seven years we have
traveled to the Maldives. To various resorts. We were afraid we could not visit the
Maldives thi...
Sun 19. July 14:20 - UK holidaymakers
plan to splurge on Christmas getaways in Maldives, ... Holidaymakers in the United Kingdom are
planning to splash out on luxury Christmas overseas trips after settling for summer
sta...
Sun 19. July 14:15 - MAHRP successfully
concludes Maldives 1st virtual learning ... conference Maldives Association of Human Resource
Professionals (MAHRP) has successfully concluded the first ever virtual learning and
d...
Sun 19. July 14:10 - Maldives to
Ban Use on Single-Use Plastic Imports From 2021 Parliamentarians in the Maldives are
proposing to ban the import of single-use plastics from 2021. The amendment to the
Imp...
Sun 19. July 14:05 - Five accidents reported at sea within 24 hours, MNDF calls
for precautions Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
has called on seafarers to take precautions against the weather when travelling as
rou...
Sun
19. July 14:00 - Met Office issues yellow alert for most of Maldives Maldives Meteorological Services (Met
Office) has issued a yellow weather alert for most of the regions of the Maldives due
to ...
Sun 19. July 13:55 - Kings remaining
games likely in Maldives Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara
Kings are likely to play their remaining five Group E matches of the AFC...
Sat 18. July 14:30 - The Residence
Maldives unveils special reopening offers, packages The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
and Dhigurah have come up with unique packages and offers that include experien...
Sat 18. July 14:25 - Milaidhoo Island
Maldives offer exclusive experiences after Sept reopening Guests travelling in September and October
can benefit with an even more exclusive experience Milaidhoo Island Maldives, as...
Sat 18. July 14:20 - Soneva looks
back at 2019 sustainability achievements Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort
operator with properties in the Maldives and Thailand, is celebrating the success of
wor...
Sat 18. July 14:15 - Escape to a
barefoot paradise with Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort ... Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort is reopening
its doors on September 1 and has created a special offer to welcome you wit...
Sat 18. July 14:10 - Ukulhas - The
Champions of Environment Protection in Maldives Ukulhas is among one of the many islands
in North Ari Atoll. This atoll is well known for its abundance in natural beauties
such...
Sat 18. July 14:05 - Date to reopen guest houses uncertain: Tourism Ministry Ministry of Tourism has stated a certain
date to resume the guest house operations has not yet been decided, although it was
pr...
Sat 18. July 14:00 - HEOC: All passengers must fill online health declaration
form Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC)
says all passengers arriving and departing the country are required to fill an onlin...
Sat 18. July 13:55 - Travelers To Submit Online Health
Form 24-hours Before Travel To Maldives While borders are reopen without any
restriction, travelers are required to submit an online health declaration form 24-hours
be... Online
Form
Sat
18. July 13:50 - Crew members of sunken fishing boat rescued Crew members onboard a sunken fishing
boat have been rescued. Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) revealed that the b...
Sat
18. July 13:45 - MNDF salvages dinghy that capsized while being towed The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF)
has salvaged a dinghy boat that capsized while being towed. MNDF’s southern a...
Sat
18. July 13:40 - Cars left damaged by fallen trees caused by strong winds Strong winds have torn down trees in
several regions of Malé City. Maldives Meteorological Service has urged caution against
s...
Sat 18. July 13:35 - Introducing
Vakkare: From Sound Healing to Blue Hole Diving ... Proud to represent one of the world''s
foremost luxury resorts, the team at Vakkaru Maldives have always
done everything in the...
Sat 18. July 13:30 - Which Airlines Are Flying To The Maldives? Earlier this week, the Maldives reopened
to foreign tourists after months of shutdown. With a target of welcoming back 850,000...
Sat 18. July 13:25 - Maldives has
reopened, but a vacay won't be cheap Here's some good news for those frustrated
by the lack of travel options in the Covid-19 era: The Maldives opened to internatio...
Fri 17. July 13:30 - Amilla Maldives
partners with Manta Air for stylish guest transfers Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences
has announced a new partnership with game changing local airline Manta Air. The lu...
Fri 17. July 13:25 - From sound
healing to blue hole diving: Vakkaru Maldives’ new Vakkare concept ... Proud to represent one of the world’s
foremost luxury resorts, the team at Vakkaru Maldives have always done everything in
the...
Fri 17. July 13:20 - HEOC: All passengers must fill online health declaration
form Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC)
says all passengers arriving and departing the country are required to fill an onli...
Fri 17. July 13:15 - Maldives ‘rediscovered’
at PATA Dream to Travel festival Maldives has been showcased at an online
travel festival organised by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Maldives Marke...
Fri
17. July 13:10 - Met office warns of bad weather for all regions of Maldives Maldives Meteorological Services (Met
Office) has warned of impending bad weather for all regions of the country. Met Office
...
Fri 17. July 13:05 - Search underway after man goes missing from a boat traveling
out of Male’ MNDF has started a search after a man
was reported missing from a vessel traveling from Male’ City to Alifu Dhaalu Mandhoo
...
Fri 17. July 13:00 - HDC uproots fruit trees in Hulhumale Housing Development Corporation has started
uprooting fruit trees and trees which produces vegetables planted in Hulhumale’...
Fri
17. July 12:55 - Maldives reports 68 new Covid-19 cases, total reaches 2,899 Maldives total Covid-19 cases has reached
2,899. 68 new coronavirus cases were reported in the country on Thursday. While m...
Fri 17. July 12:50 - The Maldives
is now open to all global tourists. Here's how they're doing it Though border restrictions and quarantine
measures are keeping people from ... the Maldives. As of July 15, this island nation
...VIDEO
Fri 17. July 12:45 - Dusit Thani
Maldives reopen on 1 August with enhanced safety measures New ‘Stay with Confidence’
services and ‘Your Maldives’ vacation package promise to bring additional
excitement, experience...
Fri 17. July 12:40 - Emperor Divers back in action in Egypt and
the Maldives Emperor Divers have been working hard
to prepare for the arrival of guests on their liveaboards and dive centres. Following
the...
Fri 17. July 12:35 - Holidays: More
countries now open to Britons including the Maldives & Cz... Holidays have been back on for Britons
since the UK government released a list of ... Czech Republic and the Maldives are
no...
Fri 17. July 12:30 - Travel advice:
the Maldives Travel advice from ABTA Magazine as tourism
restarts. A slice of paradise, the Maldives – made up of more than 1,100 coral
...
Thu 16. July 19:05 - Blue skies
ahead for Four Seasons resorts as Maldives reopens borders As the Maldives reopens its borders to
international travellers, Four Seasons new global Lead With Care programme and conta...
Thu
16. July 19:00 - Maldives saw 212 arrivals yesterday, highest no. of tourists from
Turkey As the country welcomed its first tourists
in more than three months, Maldives Immigration has announced that 212 tourists arri...
Thu
16. July 18:55 - Emirates’ first flight since lockdown arrives in Maldives Emirates resumed its commercial operations
to Maldives this Thursday, carrying 101 passengers from Dubai to Male’. Maldives...
Thu 16. July 18:50 - Maldives Lifts Travel Ban On UK A ban on entry into Maldives for anyone
who has left or transited the UK in the last 14 days, has been lifted. Confirmation
cam...
Thu 16. July 18:45 - Maldives resumes
Tourism with Launch of ... The Sunny Side of Life• To commence the reopening of borders
for all nationalities in Maldives, and to launch the “Rediscover Maldives…the
sunny si...
Thu 16. July 18:40 - Approaches
to resolve Pandemic issues while promoting Tourism Maldives Maldives Marketing & Public Relations
Corporation (MMPRC) has hosted a virtual press conference on to commence the reope...
Thu 16. July 18:35 - George Corbin:
Special message on Maldives reopening, tourism restart Maldivian tourism experience as we see
it today would have taken shape or form were it not for the encouragement and suppo...
Thu 16. July 18:30 - Safari Rape Case: Police suspect a bigger crime than sexual
harassment ... Maldives Police Service has revealed
that they suspect a bigger crime aboard the safari in Hulhumale, where a Kenyan woma...
Thu 16. July 18:25 - Milaidhoo Island
Maldives - reopening 1 September 2020 Guests travelling in September and October
can benefit with an even more exclusive Milaidhoo experience, as the hotel will r...
Thu 16. July 18:20 - Travellers
who don’t have any symptoms will not be required to quarantine Maldives has reopened its mesmerising
beaches, clear waters and posh hotels to international tourists (yes, even for American
...
Thu 16. July 18:15 - The Maldives
reopened to tourists ... have some ideas to lure you back Travelers itching for a change of scenery
amid months of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders brought on by the coronavirus pa...
Thu 16. July 18:10 - Four Seasons
Hotels in Maldives Reopen As the Maldives prepare to reopen its
borders to international travellers on July 15, 2020, Four Seasons new global Lead
With ...
Wed 15. July 14:05 - Escape to Mercure
Maldives Kooddoo Resort with reopening offer Longing for an island escape? Imagine
walking on the powdery white sandy beach surrounded by the blue lagoon and tall coc...
Wed 15. July 14:00 - Grand Park
Kodhipparu Maldives welcomes first post-Covid guests Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has welcomed
the first guests in the post-Covid era. The tourists travelled on a Qatar Airways ...
Wed 15. July 13:55 - Sheraton Maldives
Full Moon Resort & Spa Wins Triple Awards Marriott group’s Sheraton Maldives
Full Moon Resort & Spa has been crowned the Regal winner of ‘World Class Family
Resort’...
Wed 15. July 13:50 - 103 tourists on the first flight after Maldives reopen
borders Maldives have reopened its borders to
tourism after a 109-day hiatus with 128 passengers arriving on the first flight of
the day. ...
Wed 15. July 13:45 - Maldives Reopen
Borders To International Travellers After more than three months, Maldives
has reopened borders to the world with no restrictions. The first visitors arrived
via Qata...
Wed
15. July 13:40 - Parliament votes to double duties on energy drink products The Parliament has voted in favor of
increasing the duty on energy drink products. Several changes were made to the propose...
Wed 15. July 13:35 - Manta Air Restarts
Tourist Flights with Maldives Reopening its Borders With the Maldives reopening its borders,
Manta Air completed it’s first post lockdown tourist flights today (15th July
2020). “We ...
Wed 15. July 13:30 - Maldivian Immigration introduces Traveler Health Declaration Maldivian Immigration has introduced
“Traveler Health Declaration• to expedite the process of pre-arrival and
pre-departure he...
Wed 15. July 13:25 - Eat like a local in Maldives The essence of Maldivian cuisine lies
in the beauty of the culture in welcoming everyone to come in and have a taste. Almost...
Wed
15. July 13:20 - State of public health emergency extended until Aug 7 The Minister of Health has extended the
duration of the State of Public Health Emergency declared in the Maldives. The eme...
Wed 15. July 13:15 - Maldives Reopens for Tourism All visitors entering Maldives from today,
15 July 2020, will be issued with a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival following comple...
Wed 15. July 13:10 - The Maldives
is now open to all global tourists. Here's how they're doing it Though border restrictions and quarantine
measures are keeping people from visiting many of the world's most popular travel ...
Tue 14. July 12:55 - Six Senses Laamu to reopen on Aug 1 Six Senses Laamu is reopening its doors
to guests on August 1. True to a brand built on wellness, Six Senses Laamu provides
...
Tue 14. July 12:50 - Westin Maldives
offers island buyout package for ultimate safety, privacy It’s time to emerge, deepen your
breathing, nourish and calm yourself, and remember what it’s like to delight in
the rising sun. ...
Tue 14. July 12:45 - Grand Park
Kodhipparu, Maldives reopens its doors on the 15 July 2020 Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives is ready
to welcome our loyal repeaters and global travellers again from 15 July 2020 on wa...
Tue
14. July 12:40 - 13 Maldivian resorts nominated for Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination 13 tourist properties in Maldives have
been nominated for Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination in the World Spa Awards
2020 ...
Tue
14. July 12:35 - Maaldif Group to launch tourism promotion campaign in Arabic Work is underway to launch a social media
campaign targeted at Arab nations to promote Maldives' tourism. The efforts will be...
Tue 14. July 12:30 - Dynamyst: Creating
Compelling Content for Digital Marketing Dynamyst
is a reputed content creation studio
based in the Maldives specializing in providing a wide range of photo/video-rela...
Tue 14. July 12:25 - Soneva-funded COVID-19 testing centre unveiled at Maafaru
airport The COVID-19 testing facility established
at Maafaru International Airport, Noonu Atoll, was officially unveiled on Monday. Th...
Tue
14. July 12:20 - Sports Council President tests positive for COVID-19 Sports Council president Ibrahim Ismail
has tested positive for COVID-19. Ismail tested positive yesterday after consulting
with ...
Tue 14. July 12:15 - Maldives: Fire
- Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) DREF Operation ... Description of the disaster ... a fire
broke out at a three-storey chemical storage facility at Thilafushi house that was
constructed...
Tue 14. July 12:10 - As Maldives
reopens for tourists, India is likely to create special air bubble The Maldives government has made a formal
request in this regard to New Delhi, and an agreement may be reached in the n...
Tue 14. July 12:05 - The Maldives
re-opens for UAE travellers UAE residents will be able to fly direct
with Emirates Airlines without any quarantine. The Maldives will reopen to travellers
on ...
Tue 14. July 12:00 - Planning to
visit Maldives soon? Keep these things in mind Starting July 15, after a four-month
shutdown, the island country of Maldives has decided to reopen for tourists. Maldives,
trave...
Mon 13. July 13:35 - Enhanced safety
measures, holiday coupons mark Mirihi Sept 15 reopening It’s been a few months since Mirihi
Island Resort was forced to close its paradisiacal shores to its friends from around
the world. F...
Mon 13. July 13:30 - Soneva Jani
to unveil 'Chapter 2' developments in Dec In December, Soneva Jani will unveil
the second chapter of its development: an additional 27 Water Retreats to its inventory,
a...
Mon 13. July 13:25 - Dozen ways
to holiday in Maldives like locals Maldives epitomises luxury and romance
at its best. However, there are so many things that tourists can do which do not fit
into ...
Mon 13. July 13:20 - It won’t
get better in the second half of 2020 I doubt I am the first one breaking this
to the travel industry and it still breaks my heart to say it: It won’t get better
for the global ...
Mon 13. July 13:15 - Police arrest 41 Island Expert employees amid protest Maldives Police Service, on Monday, arrested
41 expatriate workers following a violent protest staged by employees of Island E...
Mon
13. July 13:10 - Maldives reports 67 new Covid-19 cases Maldives reported 67 new Covid-19 cases
on Sunday. Authorities said that the 67 patients were confirmed out of the 1,602 sam...
Mon 13. July 13:05 - Physical menus,
minibars removed as Maldives resorts prepare to reopen Contactless check-ins, empty minibars,
and digital menus are among the safety and hygiene measures to be rolled out at resorts...
Mon 13. July 13:00 - Stories from
quarantine: Stranded in paradise One of the consequences of the many travel
restrictions imposed by countries and regions all around the world is the high num...
Sun 12. July 15:00 - Coral conservation
in Maldives with Constance Hotels Ever wondered what’s going on underneath
the sparkling Maldives ocean? From mammals to molluscs, the marine life that inh...
Sun 12. July 14:55 - St. Regis Maldives
rescues turtle trapped in ghost net The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
has rescued a sea turtle that was entangled in a ghost net, giving a new life to a
creatu...
Sun 12. July 14:50 - Soneva unveils
summer camp ... activities for half term break family holidays Soneva has paved the way for family-friendly
getaways where there is always something going on to keep children and teenage...
Sun 12. July 14:45 - Maldives recognised
among Asias top island destinations by Travel + Leisure Maldives has been recognised as one of
the top island destinations in Asia. At the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
2020, t...
Sun 12. July 14:40 - Who will be the Next Tourism Minister? President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih dismissed
Ali Waheed from his post as Minister of Tourism. He was serving the nation as a M...
Sun 12. July 14:35 - Truly essential, but still “invisible• Opinion Editorial by Mariyam Mohamed
and Khady Hamid of Uthema Maldives, a local NGO that advocates for gender equalit...
Sun 12. July 14:30 - Police confiscate Ali Waheed's phone and laptop Maldives Police Service has confiscated
former Tourism Minister Ali Waheeds phone and laptop. Ali Waheed was recently dism...
Sun
12. July 14:25 - Police begin search after capsized dinghy links to Shima's dissapearance A dinghy discovered submerged in the
waters of L. Atoll has been determined as possibly the dinghy that was used to transport
...
Sun
12. July 14:20 - Maldives reports 47 new Covid-19 cases Maldives has reported an additional 47
Covid-19 cases, as well as 30 recoveries. The new cases reported on Saturday are mostl...
Sun 12. July 14:15 - Coronavirus:
Residents return to Dubai after 105 days in Maldives and ... Heba Hashem and her partner 'escaped
paradise' on a private plane with five other stranded tourists ... to the Maldives
on March...
Sun 12. July 14:10 - Brits want
to head to The Maldives and Mexico for their holidays in 2021 The coronavirus pandemic has a seen a
dramatic rise in the number of Brits ... The Maldives that take the number one spot
for ...
Sat 11. July 15:20 - CROSSROADS
Maldives introduces special offers ahead of July 15 reopening CROSSROADS Maldives and the award-winning
resorts at the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi island, integrated leisure
dest...
Sat 11. July 15:15 - Maldives is
Europeans’ top holiday destination for 2021, Google data shows Holidaymakers in the UK and around the
world have had to put their trips on pause this year. However travel trade professionals...
Sat 11. July 15:10 - Grand Park Kodhipparu to welcome guests on July 15 Luxury resort Grand Park Kodhipparu,
will reopen for guests on August 1. In a press release, the high-end property assured
that t...
Sat 11. July 15:05 - Adaaran, Heritance
Hotels produce four finalists at Stelliers Hotelier Awards In the midst of a pandemic and growing
concerns worldwide, one positive ray of sunshine has emerged for staff and manageme...
Sat 11. July 15:00 - Taking the
plunge: Amilla Maldives unveils Covid-19 guidelines for diving As Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences
gears up to carefully reopen from July 16, the private island’s five-star dive
centre ha...
Sat 11. July 14:55 - Low tourism occupancy rates projected for 2020 A research conducted by Maldives National
University (MNU) has revealed the tourism occupancy rate of the Maldives will be lo...
Sat 11. July 15:50 - 600,000 tourist arrivals expected in 2021 under worst-case
scenario A research conducted by the Maldives
National University (MNU) has revealed over 600,000 tourist arrivals are expected in
the ...
Sat
11. July 14:45 - MET issues yellow alert for high swells over most parts The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET
Office) has issued a yellow alert over a large portion of the island nation, after
pred...
Sat
11. July 14:40 - MET: Swell surges expected in southern & central atolls for the
next 2 days The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET
Office) has warned of a high possibility of southern and central atolls of the Maldiv...
Sat 11. July 14:35 - 64 tests positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, record
highest for July Sixty-four people have tested positive
for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours ... of COVID-19 cases in the Maldives is now 2,617.
Th...
Sat 11. July 14:30 - Maldives tests
waters by opening resorts to COVID-weary tourists The Maldives is wading into unchartered
waters as it restarts efforts to lure visitors to its necklace of remote, luxury island
resorts ...
Sat 11. July 14:25 - Hotel reopenings: More than
150 Maldives resorts get reopening dates The Maldives' Ministry of Tourism has released
a list of tentative reopening dates for more than 150 of the destination's resorts.
...Comment: Wow, there are more resorts than there are in the Maldives, because
guest houses are not resorts
Sat 11. July 14:20 - The Maldives
Is Reopening This Month to Cure Your Lockdown Malaise For the past four months, overseas travel
has felt like a far-off fantasy thanks to a certain global pandemic. But finally, there’s
lig...
Fri 10. July 15:45 - Six Senses
Laamu receives full marks for ... Junior Marine Biology Program After 10 weeks of exploring the oceans
around Six Senses Laamu, the first series of the online Junior Marine Biology programm...
Fri 10. July 15:40 - Maldives could
be on UK’s next ‘air bridge’ list as quarantine requirement ... Maldives could be included on a second
list of ‘air bridge’ countries as the British government considers permitting
UK travellers...
Fri 10. July 15:35 - Dusit Thani Maldives to open doors on August 1 Luxury resort Dusit Thani Maldives will
reopen for guests on August 1. In a press release, the high-end property assured that
the ...
Fri 10. July 15:30 - Guesthouse culture in Maldives Crystal clear seas, powdery white sand
and indulgence beyond measure are three things that come to mind whenever the Maldi...
Fri
10. July 15:25 - Met Office warns of severe weather that may lead to tidal waves Weather conditions in the South India
Sea may lead to severe tidal waves and sea swells affecting some islands in the Maldive...
Fri
10. July 15:20 - Collective Friday prayers held in Male' City after 114 day long hiatus July 10, 2020: Friday prayers were performed
in Male' City for the first time after almost three months due to the COVID-19 lock...
Fri
10. July 15:15 - Latest COVID-19 stats: Most number of locals positive in one day The Maldives on Thursday recorded 36
new cases of COVID-19. According to the Health Protection Agency (HPA), the new cas...
Fri 10. July 15:10 - Maldives Sports Corporation abolished amid poor performance Minister of Youth, Sports and Community
Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof has announced the decision to abolish the Maldives ...
Fri 10. July 15:05 - The Maldives
Is Reopening and, Yes, Even Americans Are Allowed The famously beautiful archipelago is
one of the few places welcoming back international tourists, though at a luxury price.
He...
Fri 10. July 15:00 - Bangladeshi
workers not being paid in Maldives Many Bangladeshi migrant workers in Maldives
have not been paid their due wages and allowances by their companies and e...
Fri 10. July 14:55 - McCormack appointed
general manager of Vakkaru Maldives Vakkaru Maldives has appointed Iain McCormack
to the role of general manager for its first luxury property in the island nation.
...
Thu 09. July 14:25 - Waldorf Astoria
Maldives recognised world’s best hotels by Travel + Leisure Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has
been recognised as one of the top hotels in the world. At the Travel + Leisure World’s
B...VIDEO
Thu 09. July 14:20 - Jet off to
Velaa Private Island Maldives ultimate safety comfort with VistaJet Velaa Private Island Maldives has partnered
with VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, to offer affluent
...
Thu
09. July 14:15 - Coco Collection to reopen resorts on August 1 Coco Collection will reopen the doors
of its Maldivian properties, Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, for guests
on A...
Thu 09. July 14:10 - Marriott to
debut Le Méridien in Maldives in Feb 2021 Marriott International is set to launch
its Le Méridien brand in Maldives with the opening of Le Méridien Maldives Resort &
Spa ...
Thu 09. July 14:05 - Hard Rock rolls
out global Safe ... to welcome guests from July 15 Hard Rock International has announced
the implementation of a new health and safety plan for Hard Rock Hotels, as locations
...
Thu 09. July 14:00 - Malaysian pharmacist wins two-week vacation at Summer Island
Maldives Malaysian pharmacist Tang San San won
the all-expenses-paid, two-week vacation to Summer Island Maldives - the prize ann...
Thu 09. July 13:55 - Lets Coffee:
Empowering entrepreneurs to realise coffee business dreams So, you’ve decided to open your
very own café. Opening a successful coffee shop can be a rewarding experience. Because
of y...
Thu 09. July 13:50 - GAM: Utilising guest houses as transit hotels is encouraging President of the Guest House Association
of Maldives (GAM) Moosa Nasih has stated the decision of the government to utilise
g...
Thu 09. July 13:45 - Maldives will not hold Independence Day festivities this
year President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided
the Independence Day celebrations will not be held this year. The events that ...
Thu
09. July 13:40 - Maldives reports 13th death to Covid-19 Maldives has reported the 13th death
to Covid-19. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said that a 70-year-old local woman
wh...
Thu 09. July 13:35 - Former President Yameen received USD 5 million, claims
not MMPRC money Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul
Gayoom, on Wednesday, denied allegations that the USD 5 million he received for p...
Thu
09. July 13:30 - Maziya in talks with two local coaches to replace Sekulovski Maziya Sports and Recreation is in talks
with two local coaches, to replace coach Marjan Sekulovski. The Macedonian has left
t...
Thu 09. July 13:25 - Cuba and Maldives
could be included second batch of 'air bridge' countries The Maldives, Cuba and Cape Verde could
be included on a second list of ‘air bridge’ countries as the Government
considers p...
Thu 09. JUly 13:20 - The Maldives
Reopens To American Travelers On July 15. Should You Go? The Maldives is reopening to international
visitors (including American travelers) on July 15 with no restrictions, according
to its...
Wed 08. July 14:15 - Kaimoo properties to welcome guests in August, September Local hospitality brand Kaimoo Resorts
and Hotels will reopen its properties across Maldives in August and September this
year...
Wed 08. July 14:10 - Unique underwater
experiences in Maldives The under ocean experience in Maldives
is truly unique with fully submerged underwater accommodation, dining and spa facil...
Wed 08. July 14:05 - Foreign tourism
investments to register? No foreign investor may carry out any
tourism related activity in the Maldives except after signing a foreign investment
agreeme...
Wed 08. July 14:00 - Coco Collection
resorts to reopen on Aug 1 Coco Collection is gearing up for the
reopening of its resorts on August 1. Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu suspen...
Wed 08. July 13:55 - Dusit Thani
Maldives rolls out new health safety programme ahead of Aug Dusit Thani Maldives has put in place
enhanced hygiene and safety measures ahead of its reopening on August, as part of a
n...
Wed 08. July 13:50 - 30 resorts to resume operations on July 15 Ministry of Tourism has revealed 30 resorts
will resume operations on July 15, when the Maldives reopens its borders for tourists
...
Wed 08. July 13:45 - 42 resorts to begin operation following border reopening:
Tourism Ministry Ministry of Tourism, on Monday, revealed
that 42 resorts are prepared to begin operations this month, following the reopening
...
Wed 08. July 13:40 - 12 airlines schedule flights to the Maldives Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
has revealed 12 airlines have scheduled flights to Velana International Airport (VIA...
Wed
08. July 13:35 - Eight resorts in operation during lockdown Tourism Ministry's statistics have shown
that 8 tourist resorts remained operational while the archipelago was in lockdown.
The t...
Wed 08. July 13:30 - Major storm surges wreak havoc in central, southern Maldives A number of islands located in the central
and southern atolls have sustained damages over the past week as a result of sudden...
Wed
08. July 13:25 - Go-down fire inflicts heavy damage on company A fire that broke out in a go down in
Thilafushi has inflicted significant damage on the Secure Bag company. The fire that
brok...
Wed 08. July 13:20 - Maldives Calls
Off Independence Day Festivities As COVID-19 continues to impact the Maldives’s
economy, the government has decided to cancel this year’s Independence Day...
Wed
08. July 13:15 - Maldives unsure of ability to host IOIG 2023 Maldives chances of hosting the Indian
Ocean Island Games (IOIG) 2023 has narrowed down, says Sports Minister Ahmed Mahl...
Wed 08. July 13:10 - The Maldives
meets Miami: ... Indian Ocean penthouse paradise... Lux North Male Atoll is situated just
a 60-minute luxury speedboat journey from Male International Airport ... The Maldives
is a...
Wed 08. July 13:05 - Resort Open
in the Maldives Surrounded by Wrecks A new luxury resort is opened in the
Maldives' South Malé Atoll which is surrounded by six great wrecks to explore - some
just m...
Wed 08. July 13:00 - For lovers of marine life For lovers of marine life, Maldives is
undoubtedly a slice of heaven. For one thing, the country is made up of hundreds of
island...
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