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Meyyafushi Maldives is Opening October 2025: Here’s Why It Redefines Barefoot Luxury
Maldives Travel News
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June 17, 2025
With so many resorts across the Maldives vying for attention, a new one must do more than offer pretty villas and white sand. It must mean something. Opening on 1 October 2025, Meyyafushi Maldives doesn’t just offer another five-star property. It...
Explore Pullman Maldives Maamutaa’s House Reef During Aqua Week 2025
The islandchief
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Pullman Maldives Maamutaa invites guests to dive into the extraordinary at its thriving Maamutaa House Reef; a spectacular underwater ecosystem located just 100 meters from the resort’s shore. Teeming with marine life and coral diversity, the reef...
CVF-V20 and Genesis by Dilmah agree to accelerate sustainable agriculture and climate finance in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Dilmah Chairman/CEO Dilhan C. Fernando (left) and CVF Secretary General Mohamed Nasheed formalise a landmark MoU to advance sustainable agriculture and climate resilience in Sri Lanka Genesis by Dilmah and CVF-V20 teams celebrate a pivotal...
PM Emphasises Rural Tourism and Regional Collaboration at China–Sri Lanka–Maldives Tourism Forum
Lanka News Web
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June 17, 2025
Colombo, June 17 — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to developing community-based and rural tourism while speaking at the inaugural China–Sri Lanka–Maldives Tourism Forum, held in Colombo on Monday (16)...
ISH expands executive education portfolio with Cinnamon Hotels in Sri Lanka, Maldives
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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June 17, 2025
The Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) has launched an intensive leadership development program in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The initiative is part of a six-month engagement following the signing of...
Island luxury for every traveller: Centara Maldives unveils irresistible summer offers
Hotelier Maldives
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June 16, 2025
The warmer season has officially arrived in the GCC, and for those still planning a summer getaway, Centara Hotels & Resorts’ Maldivian destinations offer the perfect escape. With something to delight every traveller, guests can book a stay at...
Special Envoy of the President highlights resilient Maldives and vision 2040 at New York Investment Forum
Miadhu Daily
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Former President of the Maldives and Special Envoy of the President, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan, reflected on the Maldives’ extraordinary capacity to adapt and endure, noting its evolution from a geographically isolated country with...
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa launches Aqua Week 2025 and unveils vibrant house reef
Hotelier Maldives
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June 16, 2025
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa is inviting travellers to experience the extraordinary with the unveiling of its vibrant Maamutaa House Reef — a thriving underwater ecosystem situated just 100 meters from the resort’s shoreline. Boasting rich marine...
Ooredoo Maldives Wins Big at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards
The islandchief
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Ooredoo Maldives has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, recognising the company’s ongoing excellence in innovation and its impactful contributions to the community. The company received the...
The Cat Empire to Headline Exclusive Island Concert Series at Kandooma Maldives in May 2026
The islandchief
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The distinct and groovy beats of The Cat Empire are set to ripple through the Indian Ocean as Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, in collaboration with Music in Paradise, announces a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience with one of Australia’s...
Ifuru Island Maldives Hosts Wine Tasting with The Liquid Concept
The islandchief
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Ifuru Island Maldives is proud to announce the upcoming Raa Atoll Liquid Tasting, an exclusive gathering of sommeliers, F&B professionals, and hospitality leaders, set to take place on 26 June 2025. This curated event is presented in collaboration...
ISH expands Executive Education portfolio with Cinnamon Hotels in Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Tourism Breaking News
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June 17, 2025
Six-month leadership development program launched to groom Cinnamon’s next generation of General Managers The Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) has launched an intensive leadership development program in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels &...
ITV confirms Good Morning Britain star's future following huge reshuffle
Devon Live
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July 9, 2025
ITV is poised to implement significant alterations to their daytime programming lineup, placing numerous positions in jeopardy - though one presenter has allegedly been spared from the redundancies. The sweeping modifications have left both...
Summer Island Maldives Marked World Oceans Day with Freediving and Reef Conservation Activities
Maldives Travel News
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June 15, 2025
Sun Siyam Resorts recently celebrated World Oceans Day 2025 by hosting Mermaid Psyche, the well-known freediver, instructor, and underwater model Psyche Cheng, for a special guest engagement at both Siyam World and Sun Siyam Olhuveli. This year’s...
China Maldives Friendship Bridge is a marvel that depicts the importance of engineers in people’s lives – Chinese Ambassador
Miadhu Daily
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Chinese Ambassador in Maldives Kong Xianhua has said that China Maldives Friendship Bridge is an engineering marvel that depicts the importance of engineers in people’s lives. In a message on social media platform X, the Ambassador said this...
Good Morning Britain star's future confirmed after huge ITV shake-up
Manchester Evening News
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July 9, 2025
ITV is poised to make a significant alteration to their daytime schedule, potentially putting jobs in jeopardy - however, one star is reportedly safe from the cuts. The impending changes have left staff and viewers alike uncertain about what lies...
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 honours top professionals in Maldivian hospitality
Hotelier Maldives
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June 14, 2025
The pinnacle of Maldivian hospitality was celebrated Saturday evening as Hotelier Maldives hosted the prestigious Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025. Presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), the grand ceremony at Barceló Nasandhura Male’ honoured the...
4 long-serving hospitality professionals recognised at Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025
Hotelier Maldives
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June 14, 2025
Hotelier Maldives presented four special awards for Dedicated Service at the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, held Saturday evening at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, recognising individuals whose careers have helped shape the Maldivian hospitality...
Darks clouds gather; can Maldives weather this storm?
Sun Online International
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The Maldives has USD 688 million in debt repayments due in the last quarter of this year. That is equivalent to MVR 10.6 billion. It has another USD 1.1 billion in debt repayments due next year. A total of USD 1.78 billion. Equivalent to MVR a...
Marriott Bonvoy Maldives Resorts Celebrates Global Wellness Day 2025 with Mindful Renewal
The islandchief
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Travelers seeking renewal will find the ultimate setting in the Maldives, where nature’s rhythms inspire inner balance. On June 14, Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of private island resorts in the Indian Ocean celebrates Global Wellness Day with...