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The Resolute Majesty Fit for All Ages Redefining Time and Space: Kuda Villingili is the new

The 8 a.m sunbeams reflected off azure waters at Velena International Airport and directly onto the rich brown seating aboard the luxury speedboat beckoning us to Kuda Villingili Resort. A mere twenty-five minutes enjoying the lightshow of rainbows from the waves on the water and we had arrived. The most impossibly stunning blue as far […]

Tourism Leaders Unite: Ministry of Tourism and MMPRC Endorse FUTURE SUMMIT 2024

Maldives – July 7, 2024 – Destination Future is thrilled to announce the endorsement from the Ministry of Tourism and the Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) for the upcoming Future Summit, scheduled for 20th August in Kurumba Maldives. This prestigious event has garnered support and recognition from key tourism authorities, further emphasizing its importance […]

Sheraton GM Mohamed Al Aghoury: The holistic, intentional and genuine approach to People.

With a 30 year-career in hospitality spanning several continents, the General Manager at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, Mr. Mohamed Al Aghoury is the true embodiment of Marriott’s “People First”. From the people working around him, to the greater community at large, this is truly one of the first times that we at […]

Beyond 2 million: Aiming Higher for the Future of Maldivian Tourism

The Maldives welcomed 1,878,000 visitors in 2023, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has set an ambitious target of 2 million visitors for 2024. However, given the Maldives’ economic challenges, including high government expenditures and reliance on external borrowing, this target, while ambitious, may not be […]

Manta Season: Follow these essentials for yours and their safety

It’s officially Manta Season here in the Maldives. Come on, stop by and enjoy any one of the Manta packages offered by resorts and Guest Houses alike. Take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience and swim alongside these graceful Gentle Giants as they whip up a feast every day. Here are the best tips for safety […]

WAYNE ROUTLEDGE BRINGS PREMIER LEAGUE FLAIR TO SIYAM WORLD MALDIVES THIS AUGUST

Football Camp from 06th-08th of August, 2024 Buckle up, football enthusiasts, because Siyam World Maldives is set to deliver a football extravaganza like no other! This Autumn, we’re scoring a hat-trick of football camps led by international football stars, and part of the incredible line-up is none other than the legendary, former English professional Wayne Routledge. […]

Kaani Hotels Wins Vaavu Lagoon Bid, Expands from Guesthouses to Resorts

July 4, 2024 – Maldives –In a milestone achievement, Kaani Hotels and Tours, pioneers of local island tourism, have secured the bid to develop a lagoon into a resort in Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. This significant move marks a major expansion for the family-owned business, transitioning from its guesthouse roots to a luxurious resort experience. Kaani […]

Fairies, a vortex or mystery caves: The Mystery of Laamu’s Paree Fengandu (Fairy Pond)

Evergreen box fruit trees and red mangrove fauna enclose the pathway. Arriving by car, it suddenly hits you, exactly how quiet, quiet can be. The air is thicker and palpable with excitement. A glaring reddish brown hue contrasts the green and greets soon with the water’s edge dressed in hammocks and swinging in the windless […]