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Lily Beach Resort & Spa Wins Maldives’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025 at World Travel Awards
The islandchief
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Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives has once again been crowned Maldives’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025 at the prestigious World Travel Awards—a testament to the resort’s legacy of excellence and its standout Platinum Plan, which continues to set...
Minor Hotels posts 34% profit growth in H1 2025 driven by Europe and Maldives
Travel Daily News
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August 11, 2025
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner, operator and investor, has reported a positive first-half financial performance in 2025, with core profit rising 34% on last year despite geopolitical disruptions and macroeconomic uncertainty. The...
Milaidhoo Maldives welcomes renowned healer Emilie Chanon for journey of deep healing
Hotelier Maldives
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August 11, 2025
Milaidhoo Maldives, a private boutique island devoted to barefoot elegance and personalised wellbeing, has announced the immersive residency of Emilie Chanon, world-renowned energy healer and transformational facilitator, from 24th August to 15th...
The Standard, Maldives’ Joos Bar gets fresh new menu
Hotelier Maldives
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August 11, 2025
Joos Café at The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives is flipping the beach bite game with a sizzling menu makeover that is equal parts delicious, healthy and totally Joos’d up. The new à la carte lineup serves fresh cravings like the Turkey Club House –...
Lily Beach Resort & Spa crowned Maldives’ leading all-inclusive resort
Hotelier Maldives
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August 10, 2025
Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives has once again been crowned Maldives’ Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2025 at the prestigious World Travel Awards—a testament to the resort’s legacy of excellence and its standout Platinum Plan, which continues to set...
CleanTech Maldives Hosts Successful 'Breathe Clean, Live Pure' Showcase Introducing World-Class Cleaning & Wellness Solutions
The islandchief
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CleanTech Maldives proudly announces the successful conclusion of its “Breathe Clean, Live Pure” Cleaning & Wellness Innovation Showcase, held on 9th August 2025 at Riveli Beach Club, Hulhumalé. The event brought together leaders from the...
The Maldives is developing a Billion-Dollar Airport as its tourist attraction is threatened
Routes
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For many years now the Maldives islands, lying to the southwest of India and Sri Lanka, have been a huge tourist attraction to those with pockets deep enough to explore them. Tourism has grown from a cross section of countries and economic...
Elderly woman killed in tragic accident
Raajje
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An elderly woman injured in a dangerous accident that occurred in Kadhdhoo island of Laamu atoll on Friday, has succumbed to her injuries. RaajjeMV understands that the deceased is Mariyam Moosa, 64, from Maavah island in Laamu atoll. The Maldives...
Blood Donation Camp by IGMH at Joy Island Maldives: A Heartfelt Contribution to the Community
The islandchief
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As part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, Joy Island Maldives hosted a Blood Donation Camp in collaboration with Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) on August 1st, 2025. This event, a part of the...
Experience the Inaugural Fari Islands Festival and a Decadent Dining Moment at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The islandchief
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This September, the Fari Islands Archipelago in the North Malé Atoll will host the inaugural Fari Islands Festival—a celebration of music, art, gastronomy, wellness, and nature from September 19 to 22, 2025. The festival brings together globally...
Maldives-India sign MoU to streamline medicine imports and boosts drug safety
Maldives Voice
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In a significant boost to healthcare cooperation, the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance regulatory alignment and improve access to...
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands elevates wellness with 2025 Blue Prescription journey
Hotelier Maldives
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July 29, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, embraced by the tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean, has enhanced its acclaimed Blue Prescription wellness journey, first introduced in 2024. This elevated offering expands the resort’s commitment to...
A New Generation Emerges: Sea Turtle Hatchlings Spotted at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
The islandchief
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A magical moment is unfolding on the shores of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives as the island welcomes the next generation of ocean life, sea turtle hatchlings. With four active sea turtle nests currently incubating on the island, guests and marine...
Nova Maldives unveils ‘Maldivian Magic’ festive season inspired by island heritage
Hotelier Maldives
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August 7, 2025
This festive season, Nova Maldives is set to welcome travellers with ‘Maldivian Magic – A Festive Fusion,’ a curated programme running from 21 December 2025 to 7 January 2026. Rooted in over 2,500 years of Maldivian heritage, the soulful...
New generation begins: sea turtle hatchlings emerge at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 7, 2025
A magical scene is unfolding at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, as the island becomes a nurturing ground for the next generation of marine life — sea turtle hatchlings. With four active nests currently incubating, guests and marine enthusiasts alike...
STO launches central pharmacy in Hulhumalé to enhance public access to medicines
Maldives Voice
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In a continued effort to expand healthcare services across the Maldives, the State Trading Organization (STO) has officially opened STO Pharmacy Central in Hulhumalé. The new pharmacy began serving the public on Tuesday, August 5, at its strategic...
From ‘India Out’ to ‘Vande Mataram’: How Maldives proved the critics wrong
Weekly Blitz
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August 5, 2025
On July 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored as the Guest of Honor at the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day celebrations — a powerful symbol of renewed bilateral warmth. Just months earlier, many commentators — including YouTuber Dhruv...
The Health Wrap: updates on Trump et al, spotlight on liver diseases, good news on malaria – and beauty in all seasons
Croakey Health Media
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August 6, 2025
Writing from California, Dr Lesley Russell brings wide-ranging news of the Trump Administration’s latest assaults on science, public health and democracy. She also reports a series of global health updates, and explains her appreciation for...
Private wellness retreat – Here Maldives – to open with astronomy-inspired interiors by Muza Lab
Spa Business
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The retreat will have wellness facilities for treatments, yoga and a gym Natura Bissé products will be in use at the spa The property is set across two narrow islands and was designed by architects KulörGroup Interiors for the property are by Inge...
Sri Lanka issues one-year medical and spouse visas for Maldivians
Ras Online
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The Sri Lankan government has decided to issue one-year medical visas to Maldivian citizens living in Sri Lanka, as well as spouse visas for those married to Sri Lankan nationals or seeking medical treatment in the country, effective from August...