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Meet Foo: Oaga Art Resort’s Playful Curator of the 2025-26 Festive Season

This festive season, Oaga Art Resort invites guests to step into a living comic book, told through the eyes of Foo, the island’s spiritual curator and timeless soul. A Simple Story, Through Foo’s Eyes Foo is Oaga’s invisible co-creator, weaving himself into art, cuisine, performances, and stories. Foo doesn’t take center stage. Instead, he creates […]

Dhiraagu Partners with Medianet to deliver exclusive Asia Cup 2025 offer

Dhiraagu has partnered with Medianet to give customers the excitement of the Asia Cup 2025 at an exclusive offer. Customers can subscribe to Medianet TV for only MVR 50 and enjoy all the live cricket action on Sony Sports TEN 1, 2 and 5 channels. With this special offer, Dhiraagu Prepaid and Postpaid customers can […]

Kaani Hotels and Swim Maldives Announce Partnership for Aquathlon Championship 2025

Kaani Hotels and Tours and Swim Maldives are proud to jointly announce their partnership for the Maldives Aquathlon Championship 2025, taking place October 31st – November 1st in Maafushi. As the official accommodation partner, Kaani Hotels will provide packages designed specifically for participants and supporters. The partnership includes stays at both Kaani Palm Beach and […]

Maldives Tourism Surges 23% in September, Driven by Strong Arrivals from China

The Maldives continues to shine as a top global getaway, with tourist arrivals in September surging by 23.2 percent compared to the same month last year, signaling strong momentum for the nation’s vital tourism industry. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment revealed the figures on Tuesday through its latest daily tourist arrival statistics. According to […]

Island Traditions, Festive Celebrations at Coco Bodu Hithi

A season of joy marked by festive cheer, traditions, flavours, and unforgettable moments Maldives, 9 September 2025 – This festive season, Coco Bodu Hithi invites travellers to experience the magic of the Maldives with a thoughtfully curated line-up of celebrations from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.  Whether travelling solo, with family, as a […]

Jumeirah Olhahali Island Welcomes Guests for a Golden Week of Togetherness

This October, Jumeirah Olhahali Island invites guests for ‘A Golden Journey Together’, a curated programme marking Chinese Golden Week. From 01 to 08 October 2025, the island will host a series of meaningful experiences designed to bring families and friends closer, weaving creativity, wellbeing, and discovery into the natural rhythm of Maldivian island life. Flavours to Savour Together […]

MATATO Bids Farewell to CEO Aminath Suzan, Celebrates Legacy of Innovation and Global Recognition

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Aminath Suzan, who stepped down after a transformative tenure defined by innovation, inclusivity, and international acclaim. MATATO and its Executive Board expressed their “deepest gratitude” to Suzan, hailing her leadership as a pivotal era for the […]

Maldives Joins Global Surge in Tourism and Business Events

The Maldives has joined a select group of countries, including the United States, Chile, Thailand, Greece, and Switzerland, in driving what industry experts are calling the largest surge in global tourism and business event activity this September. The rise in demand reflects not only the Maldives’ enduring reputation as one of the world’s premier luxury […]