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Think the Maldives is only for couples? These resorts are suitable for families and friends too
Channel News Asia
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August 18, 2025
When to go The peak season generally runs from December to February. After that, the country transitions to shoulder season with sunshine, good weather and ideal ocean visibility for snorkelling and diving, but fewer crowds. Low season falls...
Khaleel's denial contradicted by social media evidence
Sun Online International
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Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullah Khaleel faced scrutiny in the Parliament on Monday after Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem filed a complaint alleging the minister misrepresented his involvement with the 'India Out' campaign....
Did Bosnia hotel staff throw passports of Israeli tourists away?
The New Arab
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August 18, 2025
Forty-seven Israelis were stranded in Bosnia after their passports ended up in the trash in their hotel in what is now being described as an accident. The tourists, left stranded in their hotel in Sarajevo, were meant to return home on Saturday,...
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives offers unforgettable sunsets
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
The Maldives has been recognised among the world’s finest places to watch the sunset, securing a place in the global top ten in a recent study. It’s no surprise to those who have stood on the shores of Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives as day turns...
MIT names Shuaib Brand Ambassador for Halal Tourism
Sun Online International
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Maldives Islamic Tourism (MIT), a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting halal-friendly tourism, has officially launched an initiative to position the Maldives as a leading destination for Muslim travelers. The announcement was made...
RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints Anna Mansurova as Director of Sales for Russia & CIS
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
In Russia, hospitality is more than a profession — it is a principle, an unspoken pact between host and guest. It is shaped by centuries of tradition yet lives fully in the present. And for the guest, it is the difference between a pleasant stay...
Campaign launched with sight on 200K Indian tourists
Sun Online International
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Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has unveiled a new marketing campaign for the Indian market, ‘From Tiraṅgā to Turquoise’, which targets to increase tourist arrivals from the Indian market to 200,000 this year. ‘From Tiraṅgā to Turquoise’ campaign...
Japan donates five speedboats to Maldives police
Sun Online International
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The Japanese government has donated five speedboats to the Maldives Police Service to help the law enforcement agency enhance its marine fleet. The vessels were handed over by Japanese Ambassador Ishigami Rumiko to Commissioner of Police Ismail...
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa presents world-class Omakase experience with Chef Fumio Yonezawa
Maldives Insider
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August 18, 2025
An unparalleled gastronomic experience is set to unfold in the heart of the Indian Ocean as the luxurious JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa announces a spectacular collaboration with celebrated Japanese Chef Fumio Yonezawa. On October 28, 2025,...
Ryanair to open new airport base that’s the gateway to the ‘Maldives of Europe’ – with more flights from the UK
The Sun
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August 18, 2025
RYANAIR's new European airport base will make it even easier to travel to what has been dubbed the Maldives of Europe. The budget airline confirmed that they are opening a three-aircraft base at Tirana Airport in Albania. 4 Tirana Airport is to be...
BML and CA Maldives partner to enhance accounting and finance profession
Maldives Voice
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Bank of Maldives (BML) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives), aimed at strengthening the accounting and auditing profession in the country. Through this...
BML signs MoU with CA Maldives to strengthen financial sector
The Maldives Journal
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Bank of Maldives (BML) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the accounting and financial sector in the Maldives. Under the agreement, BML and CA Maldives will...
SS Media signs as media partner for Island Carnival
Sun Online International
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Sun Siyam Media on Wednesday signed as the media partner for Island Carnival, a festival organized by Adventure Up that is set to kick off in Fuvahmulah City in September. The partnership agreement was signed by SSM’s CEO Mohamed Asif (Mondhu) and...
The Nautilus Maldives, ecoBirdy partner for children’s sustainability workshops
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
On 29 October 2025, as the world celebrates conscious living, The Nautilus Maldives, an ultra-luxury bohemian private island hideaway, invites families to embark on a journey of transformation, creativity, and renewal. Debuting on World...
Barceló Whale Lagoon celebrates 2 years of success
Hotelier Maldives
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August 19, 2025
Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives has celebrated its 2nd anniversary on 18th August 2025 with an elegant event hosted at Barceló Nasandhura Malé. The evening brought together top producer agents and leading media outlets, including Orca Media Group...
TPL appointed exclusive distributor for Tonino Lamborghini electric golf carts in the Maldives
Daily FT
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Partnership brings iconic Italian design and sustainable mobility to the Maldives’ high-luxury hospitality sector Trade Promoters Ltd. (TPL), a leader in engineering and energy solutions across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has signed an exclusive...
Shoaib Ma appointed ambassador for Maldives Islamic Tourism
Maldives Voice
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Maldives Islamic Tourism has appointed renowned Chinese Muslim influencer Shoaib Ma as its first-ever ambassador, marking a milestone in the promotion of Islamic tourism in the country. The appointment ceremony was held on Saturday night at the...
“Vunari Business Camp” Empowers Youth Entrepreneurs Across Maldives on International Youth Day
Maldives Business Review
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Special training camps under the banner of “Vunari Business Camp” were held across the Maldives today, August 16, to mark International Youth Day. Organized by the Business Center Corporation (BCC), the initiative aimed to equip young...
BML, CA Maldives Sign MoU to Strengthen Accounting and Financial Sectors
Maldives Business Review
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The Bank of Maldives (BML) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the accounting and financial sectors of the country. The partnership will...
Marriott Bonvoy: Unwrap unforgettable festive season in Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
The Maldives, with its powder-soft sands and shimmering turquoise waters, becomes even more alluring during the festive season. Bathed in golden light, the islands feel like an endless summer’s day, where time moves at the unhurried pace of the...