Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts champions eco-initiatives across Maldives

Across the idyllic atolls of the Maldives, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is actively bringing sustainability to life through impactful initiatives that extend well beyond intention. From the coral reefs below the surface to the tree-lined pathways of...

Experience Romance at Le Méridien Maldives with the Signature Avec Amour Experience

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, located in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, celebrates Global Wellness Day on June 14 with a full-day programme focused on sustainable living, cultural connection, and holistic well-being....

ADFD inaugurates Dhs367 million Maafaru project

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of its strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, inaugurated the implementation of Maafaru International Airport, a project funded with an investment of approximately Dhs367 million. This...

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives Partnered with Travelxp for 'Mr. & Mrs. Roy in Maldives' Series

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives recently partnered with Travelxp, an Indian TV channel specializing in global travel content. Travelxp has over 200 million reach across more than 100 countries. Mr. Rohit Roy and Mrs. Manasi Roy, the Indian celebrities,...

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Travelxp Collaborate on ‘Mr. & Mrs. Roy’ Series

Velassaru Maldives, one of the premier luxury resorts in the Maldives, has raised the bar for wellness experiences by becoming the first resort in the country to introduce the cutting-edge ELEMIS Biotec 2.0 facial treatments. This innovative...

Air Arabia expands Maldives service with 2 daily flights

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the expansion of its existing service between Sharjah and Maldives to twice daily non-stop flights starting October 27, 2025. The...

InterContinental Maldives Announces Tom Aikens as Culinary Star of 2025 Festive Season Line Up

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced a festive season residency by one of the world’s most acclaimed culinary talents — Chef Tom Aikens — who will bring his signature two-Michelin-starred brilliance to the Indian Ocean from 26...

Mauritius Tourism And Hospitality Industry To Showcase Growth And Investment Opportunities At The API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum

(MENAFN- APO Group) As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius&Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island's pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the...

Karnataka’s first sea ambulance to be ready by next fishing season

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru Mangaluru, Jul 10: A long-cherished dream of the coastal fishing community is all set to become a reality as Karnataka’s first-ever sea ambulance is expected to be ready by the next fishing season in 2026. The...

World Associated Press Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country’s farms and replenishing its rivers. However, as global...

PM Modi delivers 17 addresses in foreign parliaments, equals combined total of all Congress PMs

Windhoek [Namibia], July 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a standing ovation and non-stop applause from lawmakers after his address at the Parliament of Namibia. This marked PM Modi's 17th address in a foreign nation's...

Bulk Carrier capsizes near Maldives: report

Intercontinental Maldives to host Tom Aikens as 2025 festive culinary star

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced a festive season residency by one of the world’s most acclaimed culinary talents — Chef Tom Aikens — who will bring his signature two-Michelin-starred brilliance to the Indian Ocean from 26...

Hard Rock Hotel teams up with Travelxp for Mr. & Mrs. Roy in Maldives series

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives recently partnered with Travelxp, an Indian TV channel specializing in global travel content. Travelxp has over 200 million reach across more than 100 countries. Mr. Rohit Roy and Mrs. Manasi Roy, the Indian celebrities,...

Fitch maintains Maldives’ sovereign credit rating at ‘CC’

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Maldives’ sovereign credit rating at ‘CC’, citing strong tourism performance, rising foreign exchange reserves, and improved monetary cooperation with India. Tourist arrivals rose 9.4 percent year-on-year as of June...

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Introduces Doctor G Skincare to Its Spa Menu

At InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, paradise isn’t just something guests see. The team creates it with care and intention, shaping every moment of each guest’s journey. Nestled in the tranquil Raa Atoll, this all-Club InterContinental...

Fitch maintains Maldives’ credit rating at ‘CC’

Top global credit rating agency has maintained Maldives’ credit rating at ‘CC’, citing risk of default persists. Fitch issues credit ratings that provide forward-looking assessments of an entity's or obligation’s relative capacity to fulfill its...

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo becomes first resort to launch Doctor G Skincare

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo has become the first resort in the Maldives to feature an exclusive partnership with Doctor G Skincare, the high-performance dermocosmetic line founded by Italian actor, aesthetic doctor, and dental specialist Dr. Giulio...

Katrina Kaif Is Now The Face Of Maldives Tourism—Says It’s “Where Elegance Meets...

Katrina Kaif has been one of the most prominent and sought-after names in the Bollywood industry. From her ethereal charm to her impeccable fitness to her outstanding dancing skills to her business acumen, we don’t know what to rave about more! Of...

Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country’s farms and replenishing its rivers. BENGALURU, India...