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Marriott International to add seven hotels across South Asia
Wayfarer
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July 11, 2025
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys across five brands. This includes multiple brand debuts with a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka,...
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives appoints Mohamed Riza as Executive Assistant Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is pleased to announce the promotion of Mohamed Riza to the role of Executive Assistant Manager, effective from 1 July 2025. Riza has been a dedicated member of the Kandooma team since December 2009, when he...
Maldives expresses gratitude to UAE as expanded Maafaru runway opens
Maldives Voice
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Maldives has extended heartfelt gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the official opening of the expanded Code E runway at Maafaru International Airport, a project described as a symbol of shared ambition, progress, and enduring...
Jaan Roose rewrites rules with parasail slackline walk in Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Record-setting athlete Jaan Roose of Estonia has completed his most difficult project to date – an astonishing slackline walk between two moving objects. The feat, which saw him make a challenging descent between a parasail and the boat towing it...
Dusit International opens first Maldives all-inclusive resort
Sleeper
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July 9, 2025
DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives is preparing to open its doors, marking the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort and its second Dusit-branded property in the country, complementing the luxury Dusit Thani Maldives. Set to soft open in July 2025,...
Summer 2025 travel trends: What European travelers want from destinations like Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Despite ongoing economic turbulence and climate concerns, European travelers are holding onto their summer holidays with renewed determination. Allianz Partners’ 2025 European Summer Vacation Confidence Index reveals that 75% of Europeans still...
“Ooredoo Maldives is Ready to Support Investors with Power and Connectivity Needed" Says Khalid Al-Hamadi
The islandchief
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Khalid Al-Hamadi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ooredoo Maldives, took part in the “From Foundation to Future: Exploring Investment Partnerships” panel at the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum 2025 in Singapore. Hosted by the...
ADFD inaugurates Maafaru International Airport in Maldives
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 377 Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, has inaugurated the implementation of Maafaru International Airport, a project funded with an...
Dhiraagu offers USD 500 travel voucher, PS5 in new promo
Raajje
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Ooredoo Maldives has launched its SuperNet service in Thulhaadhoo island of Baa atoll, delivering gigabit-speed internet and unlimited data packages to homes and businesses across the island. Dubbed the nation’s fastest and most reliable...
Maldives nominated for prestigious honours at World Culinary Awards 2025
Hotelier Maldives
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July 8, 2025
The Maldives has received three distinguished nominations in the highly anticipated World Culinary Awards 2025. The country is in the running for World’s Best Destination for Heritage Cuisine 2025, and Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary Destination...
'I visited the Maldives without breaking the bank - here's how'
Glasgow Live
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July 9, 2025
What springs to mind when you think of a 'budget holiday'? Perhaps a cheap package at Butlin's or a quick, alcohol-filled trip to Benidorm, all while avoiding costly flights. Yet, a travel enthusiast has shared that it's possible to have an...
Sustainable July 2025 at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru: Celebrating Ocean Conservation, Culture & Island Legacy for Maldives’ Independence Day
The islandchief
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As Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru marks its 30th year as a pioneer of barefoot eco-luxury in the Maldives, July brings a meaningful celebration of sustainability, culture, and community—honouring a legacy deeply rooted in environmental stewardship and...
Nova Maldives Review: An intimate island offering a restorative escape, breathtaking scenery, and unmatched calm
Woman & Home
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July 9, 2025
If you're looking to hit pause and reset, then a Nova Maldives all-inclusive resort is the place to do it. Having been told that I'll need a "serious number of books", or risk feeling restless, I was apprehensive about the enforced downtime. As...
'I visited the Maldives on a budget - I spent under £50 on my first day'
The Mirror
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July 9, 2025
What comes to mind when thinking of a 'budget holiday'? Perhaps it's a bargain break at Butlin's or a boozy weekend in Benidorm, while steering clear of long-haul flights. Yet, one savvy influencer has claimed you can actually holiday in the...
'I took a budget holiday in the Maldives - I spent less than £50 in a single day'
Leeds Live
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July 9, 2025
What springs to mind when considering a 'budget holiday'? Maybe it's a cheap deal at Butlin's or a boozy short stay in Benidorm, all while dodging pricey flights. However, a savvy influencer has suggested it's possible to enjoy a holiday in the...
TUI launches holidays to ‘Lapland alternative’ that’s ‘just as magic’ for families
The Mirror
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July 9, 2025
TUI will be jetting festive fans to the top of Finland this Christmas. In recent years, there has been a boom in demand for Lapland, with more and more parents whisking their kids up north for the chance to meet Father Christmas himself. Given the...
Green Light for ‘Maldives of Greece’: Luxury Eco-Resort Gets Regional Backing
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
A major milestone has been reached in Grivalia Hospitality’s ambitious investment in the Petalioi island complex in south-eat Evia—dubbed the “Maldives of Greece”—as the Regional Council of Central Greece recently expressed its strong support for...
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation In The Maldives
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –July 2025: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development ADFD continues to strengthen its global reputation as a leading development institution by financing strategic projects that create lasting and...
Portugal 'maximum' fire alert issued in more than 20 areas
Liverpool Echo
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July 11, 2025
UK tourists are being warned that more than 20 municipalities across Portugal are currently on the highest level of alert for wildfires. The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) updated its risk readings on Thursday, July 10, showing...
India’s Premier Flagship MICE and Luxury Travel Congress Returns to...
First India
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Goa: QnA International is thrilled to announce the 12th Annual MICE India & Luxury Travel Congress (MILT), India’s only dedicated platform that unites the nation’s most influential corporate buyers with leading global hospitality and MICE brands....