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Holiday really was paradise
Lincs Online
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July 6, 2025
I’ve recently been to paradise, also known as LUX South Ari Atoll, Maldives, writes Travel Counsellor Emma Savage. It was my first time to the Maldives, and I think the bar has been well and truly set high! Lux South Ari Atoll aerial. Photo:...
Is destination marketing vital for a tourism-dependent nation like the Maldives?
Hotelier Maldives
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July 7, 2025
The Maldives stands as one of the world’s most iconic and desirable travel destinations, renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and luxurious hospitality offerings. But behind this postcard-perfect image lies a critical...
Milaidhoo Maldives launches authentic local island experience in Kihadhoo
Hotelier Maldives
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July 7, 2025
Milaidhoo Maldives, a boutique luxury resort situated within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, has unveiled its latest signature offering – the Local Island Tour – a meaningful and intimate cultural experience that provides guests with a...
Mandala acquires Brisbane retreat, appoints General Manager to lead transformation
Wayfarer
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July 11, 2025
Mandala Hotels and Resorts has acquired 20-hectare Moreton Bay retreat, Mercure Clear Mountain, expanding its portfolio to an asset base exceeding $250 million, with more than 30 locations and over 2,000 keys across Australia. Mandala intends to...
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,...
Foreign airlines open up more air flights to get to Chinese cities amid hot season of summertime travel
Global Times
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Photo: Courtesy of Emirates As the summer travel season begins, the number of inbound and outbound passengers is now steadily rising. Many foreign airlines are launching and expanding flights to China, taking advantage of the summer travel season...
Maldives’ Fuvahmulah takes centre stage in new Netflix ‘All the Sharks’ competition
Hotelier Maldives
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July 5, 2025
The recently released Netflix reality competition, “All the Sharks,” has cast a global spotlight on the Maldives, with the southern atoll of Fuvahmulah featuring prominently as the first stunning backdrop in the six-part series. The show, which...
The holiday destinations where adult toys are banned
GlasgowWorld
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July 7, 2025
Experts are warning people to check the rules before packing these adult items in their suitcase 👜 Summer is finally here, with many couples planning a romantic getaway. However, before packing any intimate toys, it’s important to double check the...
UK, Maldives Likely On PM Modi’s Itinerary Later This Month
StratNews Global
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July 7, 2025
If PM Modi began the month of July by embarking on a five-nation tour to Africa, the Caribbean and South America, he’s likely to end the month by visiting the UK and the Maldives. UK Visit: FTA To Be Signed Sources say PM Modi is likely to visit...
Siyam World Leads the Way: Maldives’ First Plastic Upcycling Facility Sparks Nationwide Sustainability Movement
The islandchief
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In a groundbreaking step toward environmental stewardship, Siyam World Resort has officially launched the Maldives’ first-ever plastic upcycling facility, setting a powerful precedent for sustainable innovation in the hospitality sector. The...
Full list of Europe hotspots that don’t want Brit tourists to visit this summer
The Mirror
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July 7, 2025
Major protests erupted across Southern Europe this weekend as angry locals took to the streets to demand change. Here is a guide to the hotspots affected by tourism protests this summer. Locals in some of Europe's hottest hotspots have had enough....
TBO Tek Sets Up New Subsidiary In Poland
Inc42
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July 11, 2025
SUMMARY Tek Travels DMCC set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Poland named TBO Tek Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością The objective of this subsidiary is to provide business support services to Tek Travels DMCC, including marketing and...
Vicky Pattison flaunts her surgically-enhanced assets and taut stomach in sexy snaps as she joins husband Ercan Ramadan on idyllic Maldives getaway
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
Vick Pattison showed off her incredible figure in a red bikini as she posed for sizzling snaps during an idyllic Maldives getaway on Sunday. The TV personality, 37, looked every inch the beach babe as she soaked up the sun in the triangle top and...
Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest to kick off on July 31
Hotelier Maldives
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July 6, 2025
Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), the Maldives’ largest gaming platform, has announced the dates for the highly anticipated Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest (DMGC), scheduled to take place from 31 July to 2 August 2025. The championship will be held...
DWP PIP 'entitlement' warning over holidays abroad
Liverpool Echo
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July 7, 2025
Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 10:28, 07 Jul 2025 People claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must report certain key changes to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or risk losing...
Visit Maldives introduces cultural Ambassadorship Programme for local artists
Hotelier Maldives
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July 6, 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced the launch of the Visit Maldives Local Ambassadorship Programme—an initiative aimed at engaging and empowering Maldivian artists and creatives in...
Caught between India and China, will Beijing’s ‘SAARC alternative’ find support in South Asia?
Scroll.in
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July 11, 2025
China and Pakistan are reportedly trying to create a new regional bloc that can be an alternative to the increasingly dysfunctional South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). India is likely to be excluded from the initiative. In a...
Maldives Post Reopens Bid to Rent Building in Hulhumalé Phase 2 for Postal Services
The Maldives Journal
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Maldives Post Limited has reissued a call for proposals to rent a building in Hulhumalé Phase 2 for the provision of postal services, following the absence of submissions in response to its initial announcement. Interested parties must submit...
Maldives-India discuss strengthening economic ties
Sun Online International
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Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has held discussions with India’s Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal on exploring new opportunities for economic cooperation. The discussions were held during a meeting between the two at the Economic Ministry as...
Villa Park recognised among top family resorts in Maldives at Travel + Leisure Awards 2025
Hotelier Maldives
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July 6, 2025
Villa Park has been recognised as one of the Maldives’ top family resorts at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, reaffirming its reputation as a premier destination for families seeking meaningful island escapes. Located in the...