Island Life Travel | Fairs & Events

TOURISM EXPECTED TO INCREASE WITH THE ARRIVAL OF 09 CRUISE LINERS

14 January 2023

Nine cruise ships are scheduled to visit the Maldives this year, delivering about 12,000 tourists, according to the Maldives Association of Yacht Agency (MAYA). These cruise ships will dock at the ports of Haa Alif Atoll, Addu City, and Male' City. Cruise ...

CELEBRITY TRAINER HOSTS WELLNESS RETREAT AT KANDIMA

11 January 2023

In an action-cation, Ramona Braganza, a well-known celebrity trainer, and Kandima Maldives are working together. The life-altering "Strong Body, Strong Mind, Gentle Spirit" wellness retreat will take place from March 14 to March 21, 2023 at Kandima Maldiv ...

VAKKARU MALDIVES TO COLLABORATE WITH MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF

11 January 2023

On January 22, 2023, Vakkaru Maldives will collaborate with the renowned Banfi vineyard, Michelin-starred Chef Domenico Francone, and Di-vine Cellars Maldives to organize a one-night ultra-exclusive wine supper. With a five-course dinner and a wine select ...

VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND TO HOST WINEMAKER DINNER WITH CHÂTEAUX MONTROSE

08 January 2023

In a joint Winemaker Dinner in January, Aragu Signature Restaurant explores the legendary Bordeaux blends created by Châteaux Montrose under the direction of the master connoisseur Hervé Berland. Bordeaux-born Hervé Berland, who has spent the previous ...

TAJ EXOTICA WINS AT CONDE’ NAST JOHANSENS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2023

04 January 2023

In the area of Luxury Spas, the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives received recognition from the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2023. With this distinguished title, Jiva Spa is recognized for having the best holistic wellness program in Asia ...

MALDIVES WELCOMES THE FIRST TOURIST OF 2023!

02 January 2023

The first visitor to the Maldives in 2023 has arrived. Russian visitor Nikolai Stratichuk arrived in the Maldives on Sunday. Stratichuk was awarded a five-night stay at the Reethi Faru Resort for being the first traveler to the Maldives this year. The Mal ...

AMARI RAAYA MALDIVES TO OPEN IN 2023

30 December 2022

The upmarket Amari brand's second resort in the Maldives has formally inaugurated, strengthening the development plan of Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group. In Q1 2023, Amari Raaya Maldives is anticipated to open. The 200-villa private island resort w ...

VILLA HOTELS AND RESORTS REBRANDING!

28 December 2022

In April 2023, Villa Hotels and Resorts will formally relaunch after undergoing a major transformation and rebranding of all of its hotels, with a debut at ILTM Cannes. Villa Resorts began the brand-led makeover of all of its properties in conjunction wit ...

NOOVILU SEAPLANE TERMINAL WON GLOBAL BEST PROJECTS AWARDS 2022

26 December 2022

The Velana International Airport's (VIA) Noovilu Seaplane Terminal won the Engineering News Record's 2022 Global Best Projects Award (ENR). The Noovilu Seaplane Terminal was recognized for excellence in the airport/port category. The largest seaplane stat ...