If you have spent any time at the tourist-haven that is Maafushi (a mere 40 minutes away from Velana International Airport), you would have come across Arena Beach Hotel. Speak of Arena and you will see they are well-known for panoramic views of the bay, bedazzling infinity pool and even better service (seriously! every single […]
On a bright sunny day in the tropical haven, a welcoming party of several industry stakeholders and members gathered around a golden circled-banner celebrating the one-millionth tourist arrival of 2024. The Maldives has welcomed its one-millionth tourist for 2024. Thai national Sutapa Amonwivat, her husband and two children received a warm welcome to Maldives after […]
No sooner had we stepped off the jetty, we overheard what appeared to be regular visitors gab about how they couldn’t wait t o try Hermit’s. Intrigued, we added it to our itinerary as an afterthought. After a lof of sun, sand, and “chasing” Whale Sharks (they are so much faster than they look), a […]
A blustery day with plenty of cloud cover, Chongqing Airlines saw its return to Velana International Airport in Maldives with a water salute and all the pomp and circumstance The airline left this country in 2020 following the chokehold of the Covid-19 pandemic, reflecting the trend of travel in those times. Speaking at the ceremony, […]
The Annual Report 2023 published by MIRA painted a picture of the tourism industry Source: MIRA The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) recently published their Annual Report for 2023 and with it, painted an overview of the tourism industry and possibly indicated where it is headed. The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) recently published their […]
After a day soaking up the sun, sand and surf of the beautiful island with the stunning marine life located in Baa Atoll, all residents of Royal Island Resort & Spa tear themselves away from picturesque sunset views and cabana zen-zones at the pool, to head on down to dinner at beachside Makana Restaurant. Stunning […]
The massive bonfire roared before a watery crescent moon against a midnight blue sky. After a night of preparing Eid Bondi and Boakiba (sweet and savory traditional cakes) and making sure it is well-hidden from those that would “steal” it, the dawn broke with Eid prayers where everyone you know appears to have gathered. Breakfast […]
This Monday, Kaafu Himmafushi Council has announced a request for proposal to construct and operate a city hotel or guest house within the island. In a gazette circular, the Council announced that it will be leasing 52،107 hectares of land located near the island’s football courts for a period of 50 years. Buying into the […]
This Wednesday, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced a recycle-and-win campaign. The contest, in partnership with the Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) encourages participants to gather PET bottles and hand them over to the company’s Male’ Transfer Station. The station is located in the Male’ Industrial zone and competitors can […]
Before there was “fathuruverin” (tourists), there were “mehman” (guests). Maldives has always been privy to receiving visitors from faraway lands. Sure, François Pyrard de Laval didn’t technically stay in a beach villa with a pool and Ibn Batuta certainly didn’t request a water bungalow, but Maldives has ‘sustained’ travel within these waters for centuries. Suffice […]
