Maldives museum reopens after vandalism
2/17/2012 1:30:00 PM
The Maldives’ national museum has reopened minus some items that were smashed by religious extremists last week.
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Mixed travel advice follows Maldives unrest
2/8/2012 3:00:00 PM
Countries have responded to the recent unrest in the Maldives with a mixed range of travel advisories.
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Spas reopen to business in Maldives
1/6/2012 3:25:00 PM
Resorts in the Maldives have been told by the President to reopen their spas after they were ordered a forced closure late last week.
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Spas told to close across the Maldives
1/4/2012 3:00:00 PM
The government has ordered the closure of all spas in the country, but Six Senses will not comply unless the courts say so…
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Seychelles and Mauritius lead regional cooperation
11/11/2011 4:00:00 PM
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding of Tourism Cooperation when they met at the World Travel Market this week.
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Maldives outlines progress on carbon neutral plan
10/11/2011 1:30:00 PM
The Maldives has made significant progress since last year in beginning the move towards becoming the world’s first carbon neutral country, the country's President, Mohamed Nasheed, announced at the Six Senses SLOWLIFE Symposium at Soneva Fushi resort.
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Devarana Spa to open at Dusit Maldives
10/11/2011 1:30:00 PM
A new Devarana Spa will open at the Dusit Thani Maldives Mudhoo Island in December 2011.
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Strong tourism growth projected in Maldives
9/21/2011 4:00:00 PM
The Maldives was hit hard by the 2009 recession but has shown a strong recovery and impressive growth trajectory for the coming few years.
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Hyatt opens first Maldives resort
4/4/2011 3:35:00 PM
Hyatt has announced the launch of its first property in the Maldives. The Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Island features 50 villas, 14 of which are elevated over the Indian Ocean.
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Etihad to launch flights to the Maldives
3/23/2011 3:37:00 PM
Etihad Airways has announced it will commence operations to the Maldives on 1 November 2011.
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Per AQUUM to launch new luxury Maldives resort
3/23/2011 3:24:00 PM
Per AQUUM has announced that it will open a new luxury resort in the Maldives later this year.
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Heavens Portfolio seals tie-up with Viceroy Maldives
3/23/2011 3:21:00 PM
Heavens Portfolio, the collection of luxury travel experiences, has announced the newest addition to its portfolio, with the Viceroy Maldives to join upon its opening in summer 2011.
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Carlson signs second Maldives property
1/7/2011 11:51:00 AM
Carlson announced on Wednesday the signing of a second Radisson property on Nagoshi Island in the Maldives, 45 minutes flight from Male airport by seaplane.
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THAI, Bangkok Airways codeshare on Maldives route
1/7/2011 11:37:00 AM
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced that it now codeshares with Bangkok Airways on the latter airline’s flights to the Maldives.
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Chavana Spa opens in the Maldives
1/7/2011 11:35:00 AM
Mandara Spa has opened a new facility in the Maldives, Chavana Spa at the Chaaya Island Dhonveli.
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Shangri-La launches Traders brand in the Maldives
11/24/2010 2:10:00 PM
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its first Traders hotel in the Maldives.
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Maldives’ reputation on the line
11/10/2010 11:34:00 AM
“If a honeymoon is meant to be a celebration of love in an intimate, secluded, and most importantly, beautiful setting, then the Maldives is the world’s best backdrop for all these things.”
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Maldives’ reputation on the line
11/10/2010 11:33:00 AM
“If a honeymoon is meant to be a celebration of love in an intimate, secluded, and most importantly, beautiful setting, then the Maldives is the world’s best backdrop for all these things.”
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Anantara to add new Maldives resort
11/3/2010 2:05:00 PM
In January 2011, Anantara will add a new resort in the Maldives – Anantara Kihavah Villas.
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Maldives President opens Four Seasons marine centre
11/3/2010 9:00:00 AM
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru’s new Marine Discovery Centre (MDC) showcases the resort’s different environmental projects.
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Six Senses Eco Symposium makes progress
10/12/2010 6:00:00 PM
Six Senses Resorts continues to pioneer environmentalism in the travel industry.
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Beach House Maldives launches seaplane transfers
9/15/2010 2:12:00 PM
Beach House Maldives, The Waldorf Astoria Collection will launch seaplane transfers next month.
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TripAdvisor Top 10 celebrity honeymoon hotels
7/21/2010 3:17:00 PM
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Six Senses Maldives goes solar
7/8/2010 7:04:00 AM
Soneva Fushi, Six Senses’ flagship resort, has installed a 70kW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant system that has achieved eight months of successful operation.
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New Ashtanga yoga retreat at One&Only Maldives
7/6/2010 10:16:00 AM
Surrounded by the wonders of the crystal clear ocean, the serene beauty of One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives is ideally suited to the spiritual healing of Ashtanga yoga.
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Hilton Maldives celebrates first anniversary
6/29/2010 8:40:00 AM
On 1 July 2010, Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa will celebrate its 1st anniversary
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New Mandara Spa set for Maldives resort
6/23/2010 9:17:00 AM
Steiner Leisure Limited (STNR) today announced entry into an agreement to operate, through its Mandara Spa Asia Limited subsidiary (“Mandara”), and the commencement of operations under Mandara’s newest brand, Chavana Spa, at the spa at the Chaaya Island Dhonveli hotel
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Maldives ranks third in New7Wonders campaign
6/22/2010 10:22:00 AM
With an increase of 99.74% Maldives is ranked as no.3 amongst the 28 finalists of New 7 Wonders of Nature.
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Top award for One&Only Reethi Rah
6/21/2010 10:00:00 AM
Bespoke Maldivian hideaway One&Only Reethi Rah was voted ‘International Hotel of the Year’ in the inaugural Quintessentially Awards, honouring the finest purveyors of luxury and excellence from across the globe.
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Diva resort launches Family Experience
6/18/2010 8:30:00 AM
Pioneering luxury resort Diva has revealed yet another surprising side to its personality, bringing a maternal touch to the Maldives with the creation of its complete Family Experience.
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Kuoni launches new Indian Ocean brochure
6/14/2010 8:38:00 AM
Kuoni has launched its new Indian Ocean brochure for September 2010 – December 2011, which includes the paradise islands and atolls that make up the Indian Ocean - Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka.
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Six Senses to host Maldives 'Eco Symposium'
4/30/2010 9:47:00 AM
How does luxury equate with sustainability? Is it possible to improve the tourist industry’s carbon footprint? What steps can be taken to reduce emissions whilst maintaining profitability?
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New luxury resort planned for the Maldives
4/19/2010 6:33:00 PM
UAE-based Mubadala Development Company has partnered with Maldives-based luxury hotel developer, EoN Resorts, to develop an ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives.
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