IASL Turns Profitable After 5-Year Gap
he Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has disclosed that Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) achieved an operating profit of USD2.7 million, marking its first profitable quarter in the last five years. The revelation was part of the PCB’s Quarterly Review report for Q1 2023, encompassing the financial performance of 30 state-owned enterprises. According to the […]
Gov’t allows integrated resorts on inhabited islands
Ministry of Tourism has stated that it is now permissible to establish integrated tourist resorts on inhabited islands. As outlined in the regulations for Integrated Tourist Resort Development published in the Government Gazette by the tourism ministry, integrated tourist resorts situated in inhabited islands have the authority to create separate tourist resorts, hotels, and other […]
BeOnd unveils direct flights to Maldives
The world’s first premium leisure airline, BeOnd, has launched flight operations to the Maldives. The Maldives-based SIMDI Company Private Limited and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based investment firm Arabesque partnered to launch the world’s first luxury airline for leisure travel, BeOnd. The inaugural flight arrived in the Maldives and was welcomed at a special ceremony […]
Le Méridien Maldives Resort promotes Mohamed Shiham to Director of Sales post
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa has announced the promotion of Mohamed Shiham from Sales Manager to Director of Sales. In his new role, Shiham will continue to lead the sales team and play a pivotal role in further enhancing the resort’s presence in the competitive market. Shiham joined Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa […]
Where to travel in 2023: The best destinations to visit
nice beach at Lohi
Is Coffee Good for You?
We’ve come a long way from the cans of Folgers that filled our grandparents’ cupboards, with our oat milk lattes, cold brews and Frappuccinos. Some of us are still very utilitarian about the drink while others perform elaborate rituals. The fourth most popular beverage in the country, coffee is steeped into our culture. Just the right amount […]
Air France Airbus A330 Diverts With Smell Of Smoke In Cockpit
On September 21st, an Air France Airbus A330-200 taking off from Paris Charles de Gaulle had to stop its climb about 10 minutes after becoming airborne. Prompted by the smell of smoke in the cockpit, the crew made the decision to return to the airport to deal with the abnormality. A Boeing 777-200 was dispatched […]
This airport has more global flight connections than anywhere else in the world
Airports flying high Some airports rank highest for passenger volume, such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, which served close to 94 million travelers last year. Others excel in passenger satisfaction in North America, such as those in Detroit and Minneapolis, which triumphed in a new study by J.D. Power. A few lead the way when it comes to innovation, […]