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Dusit brings vibrant energy to the Maldives with a new all-inclusive resort near Malé
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to mark a major milestone with the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives — the group’s first all-inclusive...

Maldives and Singapore sign key MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Singapore on Monday, aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors. The signing...

Outstanding Destinations That Will Ruin All Other Vacations for You (In the Best Way)
Some places change you. They don’t just give you a nice vacation, they reset your entire understanding of what travel can be. You return home with that dreamy, faraway look in your eyes, scrolling through your photos obsessively and boring...
Maldives–Singapore Business Forum, opened-up further investment opportunities for current and prospective local and foreign investors.: Minister Saeed
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has said that the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum, opened-up further investment opportunities for current and prospective local and foreign investors. He made the comment at the Maldives...

Maldives secures USD 680M in Special Economic Zone investments: Minister Saeed
Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed has announced that the Maldives has secured USD 680 million (MVR 10 billion) in investments for Special Economic Zones (SEZs), marking a significant milestone in the government's economic reform...

Maldives And Henley & Partners Sign Landmark Partnership Agreement To Launch Pioneering Residence By Investment Program
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) MALÉ, Maldives, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of the Maldives has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Henley & Partners , the world's leading international investment migration advisory firm, to...
PM likely to visit Maldives for I-Day event on July 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to travel to the Maldives in July-end, in what would be his first visit to the island nation since President Mohamed Muizzu took over in November 2023. The visit will follow a strong reiteration of Muizzu's...

Maldives signs first SEZ deal with 100MW solar city project
The Government of Maldives has officially signed an investment agreement with Canada-based Abraxas Power Corporation for the development of the Solar City project the country’s first initiative under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework. The...

Travel Journal: India and The Maldives
Seen through the eyes of: Hannah Sherman Who went? My husband, Kramer Sherman, and I We went because… We love the combination of somewhere out of our comfort zone and adventurous, plus somewhere we can relax. Hannah and Kramer Sherman in front of...

Travel Trends: Soulful Sojourns
Some of the world’s most popular honeymoon destinations include the Maldives, Santorini, Maui, Bora Bora, Fiji, Italy, Paris, the Seychelles, and Thailand. In 2025, Mauritius was named the world’s best honeymoon destination in TripAdvisor’s...

Government Reopens Resort Development in Kelaa Lagoon with New Incentives and Halal Tourism Push
The Ministry of Tourism has decided to reopen investment opportunities for the development of two resorts in the lagoon of Haa Alif Kelaa, introducing additional incentives to attract developers. This comes after a previous announcement three...

Resort review: CROSSROADS, Maldives
The Maldives is one of those destinations where people can't help but respond 'ooh' or 'oh my god!' when you tell them you're going there. However, the tropical paradise may be shunned by those who declare they couldn't possibly be 'stuck on an...

Dusit brings new all-inclusive resort to the Maldives
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, a division of Dusit International, will soft open its first all-inclusive lifestyle property, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, on 27 July 2025. The resort marks the group’s second property in the Maldives, joining the luxury...

Atmosphere Kanifushi marks sixth consecutive year as Maldives’ leading family resort
Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives remains the undisputed destination of choice for family holidays thanks to its recent win at the World Travel Awards 2025. The Maldivian resort came away with the title of Maldives’ Leading Family Resort for a sixth...

You can fly to 'the European Maldives' for just £30 – but there's a big catch
Alice Sjoberg Social News Reporter 12:57, 04 Jul 2025 Whenever the concept of someone's ideal paradise is discussed, the Maldives often springs to most people's mind, even if they don't mention it by its name. Its clear and shimmering turquoise...

The S Collection – luxury travel, redefined
If travel is as much about the journey as the destination for you, The S Collection will make sure you get there in style and facilitate everything you need for an unforgettable stay once you arrive. Ultra-personalised services, coupled with...

Dusit and dusitD2 Debut First All-Inclusive Lifestyle Resort in the Maldives with dusitD2 Feydhoo
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the renowned hotel division of Thailand’s Dusit International, is set to open a bold new chapter in its hospitality story with the debut of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives—the brand’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort and its...

Man finds 'Maldives of Europe' in most unexpected place with £30 return flights
When people start describing what they believe paradise would look like, the Maldives often top the list or are what most people would imagine, even if they don't say it by name. Its idyllic sapphire waters and consistently balmy weather lead many...

Exclusive interview with Maldivian ambassador to China
04:51 China and South Asian countries enjoy strong trade relations and dynamic people-to-people exchanges. During the 9th China-South Asia Expo, held in late June in southwest China's Yunnan Province, CGTN sat down with Fazeel Najeeb, the...

Spanish 'Maldives' with crystal clear water you can fly to for £15
A Spanish resort has been dubbed the "Maldives of Spain" and many people have likely never heard of it. While countless holidaymakers flock to the Maldives for its breathtaking beaches and crystal-clear waters, travellers may be able to cut back...