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Happy Hormones Yoga brings ‘The Joy Rituals’ to W Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 29, 2025
W Maldives will introduce The Joy Rituals, a two-week wellbeing programme in collaboration with Happy Hormones Yoga founders Rajendra Kumar and Katrin Berger. Scheduled from 15 to 27 September 2025, the initiative will feature yoga, meditation,...
Sheraton Maldives promotes Suziane Spencer as Director of Sales & Marketing
Hotelier Maldives
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August 29, 2025
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, a premium five-star resort in the Maldives, has announced the promotion of Suziane Spencer to Director of Sales and Marketing. Suziane first joined Marriott International in November 2022 as Cluster Market...
Dhigali Maldives appoints Sivabhaskar Reddy as new Director of Rooms
Hotelier Maldives
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August 29, 2025
Dhigali Maldives has announced the appointment of Sivabhaskar Reddy (Siva) as its new Director of Rooms. With more than a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Siva brings extensive knowledge and a strong background in delivering...
Yalamanchili appoints Dihan Rodrigo as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives
Daily FT
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Yalamanchili Solutions for Payments (YSP), a Singapore based global technology leader in digital payment processing, has announced the appointment of Dihan Rodrigo as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With this strategic appointment,...
Govt to take action against Kihaa Maldives for non-compliance
Hotelier Maldives
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August 28, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced that Kihaadhuffaru in Baa Atoll, known as Kihaa Maldives, operated by Athama Marine International Private Limited, has been found in breach of the Maldives Tourism Act and has failed to meet...
Visit Maldives partners with TTM 2025 as Destination Partner
Hotelier Maldives
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August 28, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has partnered with Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2025 as the official Destination Partner. The B2B travel trade exhibition, held from 27 to 28 August 2025 at Barcelo Nasandhura Maldives, gathered leading global...
Joint Letter to Maldives President Muizzu
Human Rights Watch
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August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025 Attention: H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives Hon. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Speaker of the People’s Majlis Hon. MP Abdul Hannan Abubakr RE: Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill Dear Dr. Mohamed...
Maldives revokes decades-old ban on shark fishing
The Straits Times
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August 27, 2025
MALE, Maldives – The Maldives, a luxury holiday destination and top diving spot in the Indian Ocean, will lift a decades-old ban on shark fishing, the President’s Office said on Aug 27. Sharks were once the second-most important catch for the...
Maldives revokes shark fishing ban after decades
The Peninsula
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August 27, 2025
Image used for representation only. Malé, Maldives: The Maldives, a luxury holiday destination and top diving spot in the Indian Ocean, will lift a decades-old ban on shark fishing, the president's office said on Wednesday. Sharks were once the...
ITC Hotels, Siemens Energy, AB Lifestyle: Are these 3 new stocks value traps or opportunities?
Financial Express
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Picture this: Reliance Industries holds Reliance Retail and Reliance Jio under one roof, Tata Motors runs both its Commercial Vehicle and Passenger Vehicle divisions, and Edelweiss houses businesses ranging from asset management to housing...
Maldives Journalists Demand Withdrawal of Media Bill, Cite Threats to Press Freedom
Ras Online
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Veteran journalists in the Maldives have called for the immediate withdrawal of the Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill, arguing it threatens press freedom and independent journalism. The bill, proposed by a member of President...
Visit Maldives welcomes Netflix actor Taz Skylar to promote destination
Hotelier Maldives
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August 27, 2025
British-Spanish actor Taz Skylar, known internationally for his role as Sanji in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece, has arrived in the Maldives to begin his role as a Global Ambassador for Visit Maldives. His appointment is part of the...
Dolphin encounters highlight guest stays at Canareef Resort Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 27, 2025
At Canareef Resort Maldives, one of the most popular experiences for guests is the dolphin tour. The abundant presence of dolphins in the surrounding waters ensures that each cruise offers a remarkable encounter with these marine creatures,...
Maldives needs 900,000 more tourists in 4 months to reach 2025 target
Hotelier Maldives
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August 26, 2025
The Maldives has set a target of attracting 2.3 million tourists in 2025, but eight months into the year arrivals stand at 1.4 million, leaving 900,000 more needed in the remaining four months. According to official statistics, an average of 6,600...
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Unveils New Two-Bedroom Beach Pool Villas & Boduge Residence
The islandchief
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In its serene island setting, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives introduces new two-bedroom villa accommodations — spacious retreats designed for families, couples, or friends travelling together. Expanding on the resort’s existing collection of...
Travel expert reveals how to save hundreds on bucket-list Maldives holidays
Daily Mail
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August 27, 2025
When you think of a dream trip to the Maldives, images of turquoise waters, private overwater villas and lazy days lapping up luxury spring to mind. Along with a hefty price tag, of course. But what if you could experience the famously premium...
Visit Maldives showcases destination at PATA Travel Mart 2025 in Bangkok
Hotelier Maldives
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August 27, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) is promoting the Maldives as a premier short-haul and year-round destination at the PATA Travel Mart 2025, taking place from 26 to 28 August at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok,...
Maldives, Macbooks, iPhones: exclusive campaign for Byblos Bank Armenia’s Mastercard cardholders
PanARMENIAN.Net
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August 26, 2025 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Byblos Bank Armenia’s Mastercard cardholders have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive campaign and win one of the following prizes: · 4 luxury vacation packages to the Maldives (each for 2...
Vietnam, Maldives set sights on enhanced all-round cooperation
VietnamPlus
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August 27, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Trinh Thi Tam made a working visit to the Maldives from August 22 to 26, on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries...
Kuramathi Maldives launches fortnightly Kids Club programme
Hotelier Maldives
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August 26, 2025
Kuramathi Maldives has introduced the new Bageecha Kids Club fortnightly programme, designed to inspire creativity, nurture curiosity, and create memorable holidays for children. The two-week programme, which began on 25 August, offers a wide...