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Govt to cancel Maamaduvvari resort pact

The contract to develop Maamaduvvari as a resort had been awarded to Coastline Investment.

Govt cancels Kelaa resort tender for new bid with concessions

The Tourism Ministry has stated that the tender for the Kelaa lagoon will be reannounced under the new framework.

BML provides Maldives' first Shari’ah compliant resort financing

The resort is being developed by a joint venture between Alia Group and Atmosphere Core.

Govt meets Shangri-La officials to expedite Addu resort reopening

The resort was closed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained non-operational for over five years.

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Resorts see lower service charge payouts over festive sales drop

The law also prohibits discrimination among employees in the distribution of service charges.

23 January 2024

Thailand's Dusit to run Maldives' Feydhoo Finolhu resort

Dusit International COO Gilles Cretallaz said Maldives is an important market for the company and the resort will provide unique and complete experiences.

China nears top spot among Maldives' tourist markets

"This year, these things have not been done. So the Chinese have not come [as much as expected]," Zameer said.

25 October 2023

Fuvahmulah to charge $20-200 for diving

Some safari operators have expressed concern over the imposition of fees on diving in the waters of Fuvahmulah.

Indians give bad reviews to Maldives resorts; attack websites

Some Indians who have spent happy holidays in Maldives have said they do not want to come to Maldives until the fire between Maldives and India is extinguished.

Soneva Secret opens as Maldives' most private resort

Soneva currently operates Soneva Fushi in Baa Atoll and Soneva Jani in Noonu Atoll.

USD34 million Kalhudhiyafushi resort relisted for sale

The island is an hour's seaplane ride from Velana International Airport and a 20-minute speed boat ride from Thimarafushi Domestic Airport.

Resort tycoon Siyam seeks sovereign guarantee to build resort

Siyam has now repaid his previous loan via sovereign guarantee despite difficulties during the pandemic.