For Muslims, the Eid al-Fitr celebration begins after the fasting month of Ramadan ends. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drinks and sexual intercourse from dawn to dusk, which is an exercise in self-restraint, intended to bring the faithful closer to God. Eid al-Fitr starts when the new moon is spotted in the sky, making...Read More
Victory Day in Maldives is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general public of the Maldives. Schools and most businesses are closed. This is a good time to visit Maldives, Male’ to explore more about the history of the Maldives. Victory Day in Maldives is marked on November 3rd of each...Read More
Popular hospitality group of Singapore, the Park Hotel Group will be entering the Maldives hotel and resort market with their flagship property in Maldives. The Grand Park Kodhipparu is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2017. Grand Park Kodhipparu is conveniently located in North Male’ Atoll, the Maldives, twenty minutes short speedboat ride...Read More
Connoisseur Circle, the leading Luxury Lifestyle Magazine with the German speaking markets has held its Annual Awards ceremony during ITB 2017, in Berlin, Germany. During the Awards Ceremony, OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo was awarded the “Best Hospitality Indian Ocean Hotel” for 2017, as a recognition for the fantastic positioning the resort has been successful in...Read More
Tigerair has started flights to Maldives as the only no-frills airline providing direct flights from Singapore. The inaugural flight arrived on Friday and the airline will operate four weekly flights between Singapore and Maldives. To celebrate the launch of the new Singapore to Maldives route, Tigerair is offering a special promotional fare. This promotion is valid for...Read More
In support of United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation, World Tourism Day (WTD) 2013 is being held under the theme Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future. This year’s theme highlights tourism’s role in water access and shines a spotlight on the actions currently being taken by the sector in order to contribute to...Read More
Hilton Worldwide has announced that its management agreement with Sun Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd. in relation to Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort and Spa has terminated with effect from May 3, 2013. Accordingly, the owner of the hotel, Sun Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd. is managing the property and this property will no longer...Read More
Flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low-cost airline, has announced flights to Malé, the capital city of the Maldives. Commencing on 19 January 2013, flights will operate five times a week between Dubai’s Terminal 2 and the Maldives’ Ibrahim Nasir International Airport of Malé. Bringing Flydubai’s presence in the Indian Subcontinent to nine points across six countries, the...Read More
Maldives welcomed the inaugural flight of Indian low-cost airlines SpiceJet from Kochi to Malé on 29th of November 2012. The ceremony was attended by top officials of travel industry and the government. SpiceJet daily flights from Kochi (KOC) to Ibrahim Nasir International Airport in Malé (MLE), is expected to support tourism and commercial ties between India...Read More
WWF congratulated the Maldives Pole and Line Skipjack Fishery for becoming the first Indian Ocean tuna fishery to receive certification according to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards. WWF has been an active supporter of the Maldives aspirations for certification, as well as an active player throughout the whole assessment and accreditation process. “Maldivians take...Read More
