Travel

The most popular getaway for UAE nationals in 2020 is the Maldives!

January 28, 2021, 22:00

Male', Maldives — The Rehlaty by dnata Travel reveals that Maldives was the most popular travel destination for UAE nationals in 2020. Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Maldives has been… Continued

Maldivian to restart flight operations to Cochin

January 28, 2021, 10:16

Cochin, India — The National Carrier of Maldives, Maldivian announced that they will be restarting the flight operations between Maldives and Cochin. Maldivian informed via a tweet that they will… Continued

Heritance Aarah crowned as “The Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in Asia 2021”

January 27, 2021, 11:57

Male', Maldives — The five start Heritance Aarah resort in Maldives has been crowned as the winner of “The Best Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts in Asia” by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2020.… Continued

Discussions to bring Chinese tourists to Maldives start tomorrow

January 25, 2021, 15:55

Male', Maldives - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that discussions are to be held tomorrow that would facilitate the travel of Chinese tourists to the Maldives. The Foreign… Continued

January service charge amounts skyrocket in some resorts

January 23, 2021, 18:21

Male', Maldives - Various resorts across Maldives have paid a remarkably high service charge to their employees in January 2021. Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi gave out USD 3,340 (MVR 51,502),… Continued

Maldivian Airline given approval to fly to Sri Lanka

January 23, 2021, 11:35

Male', Maldives - The Government of Sri Lanka has approved for the national airline of Maldives, Maldivian to commence operations to Sri Lanka during the post Covid-19 phase. Maldivian Airlines… Continued

7 new luxury resorts to open in the Maldives in 2021

January 22, 2021, 11:13

Male', Maldives — Maldives, will be opening seven new luxurious resorts this year that has already grabbed the attention of several industry partners including the Condé Nast Traveller. Often referred… Continued

Forbes Travel Guide 2021 Awards Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives, Four-Stars

January 19, 2021, 16:44

Male, Maldives — One of the travel world’s most revered ratings, Forbes Travel Guide awarded the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives with four stars on their 2021 travel guide. Taj Exotica… Continued

Tourism booms in Maldives as visitors top 50,000 in 2021

January 19, 2021, 13:28

Male', Maldives - After an epic downfall in 2020, the tourism sector of Maldives has reached an all time high in recent times, having welcomed more than 50,000 tourists in… Continued

42 Covid-19 cases confirmed from Oblu Select at Sangeli Maldives

January 15, 2021, 15:00

Malé, Maldives – The Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) informed that the Oblu Select at Sangeli Maldives has confirmed additional 10 Covid-19 cases taking the total to 42 positive cases in… Continued