Hurawalhi Island Resort

This resort is a classic Maldivian beauty and our first impressions are immensely favourable. Its public spaces – designed by New York-based architect Yuji Yamazaki – are elegant, light and airy. We love the people here too, they are welcoming, discreet, and…

Komaakoalhi Media introduces tourism employee award

Komaakoalhi Media Pvt Ltd has introduced the “Tourism Employee Award” to honour and appreciate those who work in the hospitality industry. The award is endorsed by Tourism Employees Association Maldives (TEAM).  TEAM’s president Mauroof Zakir endorsed the award on behalf of the…

Blackwater diving at Six Senses Laamu

Six Senses Laamu’s dive centre Deep Blue Divers is going to present the atoll’s uniqueness in a new light – blackwater diving is going to be part of the programme here. These dives take place in the open ocean with divers being…

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa unveils new Aqua Villas

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa resort has unveiled two new Aqua Villas.  The Aqua Villas, at 1,216 square feet each, feature two bedrooms – with one submerged beneath the turquoise waters allowing guests to see the island’s vibrant marine life. The villa also features…

Emerging Markets

The Maldives’ tourism began in the early 1970s with a clientele of almost exclusively Europeans. As it blossomed over the decades into an a premier high-end destination, Europe remained the main intbound market and the industry was designed to cater to affluent…

Nihonbashi Blue to kill sushi blues in Male’ region

An outlet of the popular Japanese restaurant Nihonbashi in Sri Lanka, is now open at the Marina @ CROSSROADS Maldives. Named Nihonbashi Blue, the restaurant was officially inaugurated yesterday (21 January) by the Japanese ambassador to the Maldives, Keiko Yanai, and the…

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