Author: Mohamed Reehaan
The Business Travel Show Europe will be making a grand return on June 25-26, 2025 at ExCel London. The highly anticipated event is set to bring together professionals from across the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, providing a platform for networking, learning, and exploring the latest trends and innovations in business events. The Business Travel Show Europe has established itself as a “cornerstone event” for the MICE industry. Each year, the event attracts thousands of event planners, business travel managers, and industry leaders from around the globe. The 2025 edition promises the same, offering a “dynamic and engaging…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has partnered with Manta Air to host the Explore Maldives Roadshow in Bengaluru, India. The roadshow is set for June 26, 2024 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bengaluru. This event aims to attract more Indian tourists, and providing a platform for Maldives tourism and hospitality industry partners to network. The “Explore Maldives” Roadshow will underscore Maldives as a top-of-the-mind premier tourist destination, engaging over 150 top travel agents, tour operators, and representatives from both travel and mainstream media in India. Partners already onboard for the roadshow include; Universal Resorts Minor Hotels NH…
Dhiraagu as been roped in as the Digital Partner of the Maldives Food Carnival 2024. The Think Associates and Taste Maldives co-organized five-day culinary extravaganza promises the perfect avenue for food and beverages industry stakeholders to come together and explore the myriad offerings. The second edition of Maldives Food Carnival is scheduled from July 03 to 07, 2024 at Central Park, Hulhumale’. The Maldives Food Carnival will feature a diverse array of food exhibitors providing the opportunity for local artisans and renowned food and beverages companies. Besides this, the carnival will also feature different games and entertainment options for visitors…
Dhiraagu hosted a walk-in gaming tournament at the Dhiraagu Eid Showdown on Tuesday evening, June 18, 2024. The tournament was held at Central Park, Hulhumale’ from 20:00hrs until 23:00hrs. Interested participants were invited to walk in and register at the tournament. A total of three games were played EAFC 24, Rocket League, and Tekken, with each player granted the chance to win three matches in a row to be crowned “King of the Hill” and take home a cash prize. Dhiraagu said this walk-in gaming tournament is part of the company’s efforts to carry out e-sports tournaments for the gaming…
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced a Predict and Win Contest for this year’s UEFA Euro 2024. Contestants are simply required to follow MTCC social media page on Facebook, and comment their predictions for the winners of each match day, and share their match day post. The contestants are required to submit their predictions in the comment section one hour ahead of the kickoff of the first match of the respective matchday, and added MTCC will not accept any comments after the specified window. The winner will be selected based on the highest number of correct predictions. If…
The State Trading Organization – the country’s largest state-owned enterprise – reports generating a net profit of MVR 1,087 million (MVR 1.09 billion) in 2023 for the STO Group. Marking a growth of over MVR 14 million (1.39%), STO Group reports its 2023 net profit is the highest-ever in the group’s history. In 2022, the Group reported earning a net profit of MVR 1.07 billion. Despite earning the highest-ever net profit in STO history; its revenue however, saw an MVR 1.99 billion decline last year. The STO Group revenue dropped from MVR 19.06 billion in 2022 to MVR 17.07 billion…
Dhiraagu has announced the winner of ‘Win a Tesla’ promotion on Monday. The winner of the ‘Win a Tesla’ promotion’s lucky draw was announced at Dhiraagu Eid Show held in celebration of the Eid-ul-Adha festivities, at the Central Park, Hulhumale’ on Monday evening. The promotion was focused on Dhiraagu mobile and fixed broadband customers, giving them the opportunity to win a brand-new Tesla Model 3 car. Dhiraagu also appointed Crowe Maldives LLP, to ensure smooth and fair operations of the lucky draw. The third-party auditor was also present at the lucky draw event, validating the entire process. Broadcast live from…
Minor Hotels has secured an impressive 22 accolades at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. The prominent global hotel owner and operator garnered this impressive collection of accolades at the awards event held on June 13, 2024. Among the Minor Hotels’ portfolio of properties, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas stood out, winning multiple accolades including second place for Best Resorts in the Maldives, and a second place win for Best House Reefs, along with a third place win for Best Hotel Pools. The property was also highlighted in the categories of The Most Outrageous Villas and Best Resort…
The Nautilus Retreat at The Nautilus Maldives has earned a spot in the most prestigious villas in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024 – as voted by readers. The 542-square-meter two-bedroom private pool residence, The Nautilus Retreat, is designed as a “sanctuary for family reconnection”. The Retreat embodies refined bohemian lifestyle and serves as a true retreat destination. The Nautilus Maldives offers 26 beach and ocean houses and residences, ranging from 300-square meter to staggering 1,000-square-meter luxury abodes – catering to the most elusive of the affluent guests.
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider for the global travel industry, announces its latest partnership; with the Maldivian-owned and founded Sun Siyam Resorts. With a 30-year illustrious history, Sun Siyam Resorts’ boasts of five luxury properties in the Maldives and a boutique beach retreat on Sri Lanka’s East Coast. Sun Siyam Resorts reportedly selected Sabre Hospitality’s SynXis platform to expand its reach and revenue. In a feature on Travel and Tour World, the SynXis Central Reservations System (CRS) will be the foundation of Sun Siyam’s distribution network, and with SynXis Channel Connect, GDS connectivity, and the SynXis Booking…