Maldivian seeks financing for the lease of 2 ATR Aircraft
Maldivian, the national carrier operated by Island Aviation, has revealed its intention to secure financing for two additional ATR aircraft. The airline issued a tender and invited proposals for the finance lease of two ATR 42-600 aircraft. The lease order
Cinnamon Hotels Maldives Resorts: Travelife Gold Certification
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives, recognizing the significance of sustainable tourism in preserving destinations for future generations, strongly takes a stance on minimizing environmental impacts. Through their dedication to energy conservation, water management, waste reduction, biodiversity protection, and other sustainable
Minor International Acquires Havodda for NH Hotels Rebranding
Minor International, a prominent global hospitality and lifestyle conglomerate, has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) to acquire Amari Havodda Maldives. The acquisition aims to reopen the resort under the NH Hotels brand, adding to Minor International's
Vakkaru Reserve Wins Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence
Vakkaru Maldives is thrilled to announce that its wine cellar, Vakkaru Reserve, has once again been recognised by the esteemed Wine Spectator magazine with the Best of Award of Excellence for 2023. This honour marks the third time the island sanctuary’s cellar has
Cocoa Island: Dinner under the stars with Astronaut Sara Sabry
Luxury lifestyle resort COMO Cocoa Island will be hosting a dinner under the stars with citizen astronaut Sara Sabry, the first Arab woman in space. This event will be the culmination of a series of Space Camps at the COMO Hotels and
Minor Hotels Appoints Ian Di Tullio as Chief Commercial Officer
Bangkok-based hospitality group, Minor Hotels, has recently appointed Ian Di Tullio, Ph.D., as its new Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment, effective from June 2023, signifies the company's commitment to bolstering its commercial endeavors and expanding its global presence. Before joining Minor
Dusit Thani Maldives Introduces Exquisite Seaplane Lounge
Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxurious resort infused with Thai-inspired elegance, has taken its arrival experience to new heights with the introduction of an exquisite seaplane lounge. Located at the Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) terminal in Malé's Velana International Airport, this
Partners Unveiled for South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2023
The highly anticipated unveiling of partners for the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2023 took place today at Maagiri Hotel in Malé. This event marked the official announcement of the partners for this year's awards ceremony. SATA Vice President Suraj
Emirates Unveils Premium Economy on Singapore-Dubai Flights
Last Thursday - Emirates, the renowned airline, marked a significant milestone with the launch of its Premium Economy offering in Singapore. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Emirates Lounge in Changi Airport Terminal 1, where guests were treated to
Reethi Beach Resort Celebrates Environment Week at Resort
Reethi Beach Resort recently hosted an impactful and engaging Environment Week last month, dedicated to raising environmental awareness and promoting sustainable practices. This week-long event which spaned from the 4th to the 10th June 2023 aimed to educate and inspire