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I visited the tiny European island loved by Kate Moss and Katy Perry that looks straight out of the Maldives
The Sun
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August 15, 2025
ARRIVING in sun-drenched Ibiza with temperatures soaring above 30C, you might be tempted to kick off your shoes and declare your holiday had officially begun. But persevere on your journey a little longer and you will be rewarded with some of the...
Maldives' Fari Islands en route to net-zero
Globetrender
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August 13, 2025
Fari Islands is pioneering new sustainability standards in tropical tourism and charging towards its net-zero goal with the installation of floating solar panels in the ocean. Olivia Palamountain reports Fari Islands, a resort archipelago that...
Sun Siyam Pasikudah – a serene and sustainable haven in Sri Lanka
Hotel Designs
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August 15, 2025
Charged with breathing new life into an outdated resort, the brief was clear: to create a refined yet characterful escape that blends seamlessly with its coastal surroundings. Studio Sixty7 took inspiration from the island’s textures, tones, and...
A New Ultra Luxury Private Island In The Maldives Is Revealed
Hospitality Net
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August 15, 2025
Designed to reimagine luxury travel within the Maldives, the new, ultra-bespoke private islands of .Here will begin towelcome guests in December 2025. The luxurious private island retreat will set new, unmatched standards in the world of travel...
Maldives: Reject Introduction of Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking and Abolish this Punishment Once and for All
Human Rights Watch
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August 13, 2025
We, the undersigned nine organizations, are alarmed by the statement of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of the Maldives, on 30 July 2025 indicating that he had instructed legislative amendments to introduce the death penalty for drug...
Cocoon Maldives promotes Abdulla Anish as Executive Assistant Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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August 15, 2025
Cocoon Maldives has announced the promotion of Abdulla Anish to the position of Executive Assistant Manager, effective immediately. Anish, who has been a part of The Cocoon Collection family for several years, brings a wealth of experience and an...
Maldives restructures environmental agency to boost regulatory efficiency
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has renamed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the Environmental Regulatory Authority (ERA) and introduced a series of legal and administrative reforms aimed at improving environmental regulation. Under...
Milaidhoo Maldives celebrates World Photo Day with ‘Reef Stories’ event
Hotelier Maldives
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August 14, 2025
This World Photo Day, Milaidhoo Maldives opens a compelling new chapter in ocean storytelling with the launch of “Reef Stories”, a digital gallery dedicated to showcasing the breathtaking marine life flourishing around our island sanctuary,...
Maldives Builds $1B Airport Amid Tourism Threats
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: For decades, the Maldives - scattered across the Indian Ocean southwest of India and Sri Lanka - has lured high-spending travellers from around the globe. Visitors have long arrived from diverse markets...
Fewer flights, more immersion: What is 'tripchaining' and could it help you travel more sustainably?
Euronews
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August 14, 2025
As sustainable travel continues to gather momentum worldwide, travellers are always on the hunt for better ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their holiday. An emerging travel trend, tripchaining, explores how you can merge two or more...
How Oscar Postma champions teamwork, purpose-driven service at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Hotelier Maldives
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August 14, 2025
By Maaish Mohamed and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed Oscar Postma’s journey to the Maldives was both a personal and professional evolution. Having spent over six years in the structured, fast-paced environment of Singapore, where guest interactions were...
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa appoints Dr Anand Prayaga as Spa Director
Hotelier Maldives
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August 14, 2025
The Island Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa expands into a new chapter of innovation with the appointment of Dr. Anand Prayaga as Spa Director. The naturopathic physician draws on an inspiring career underpinned by a passion for...
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Celebrates General Manager Greg Allan’s Recognition in Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Awards
The islandchief
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa proudly announces that General Manager Greg Allan has been named among the winners of the “Resort General Managers – Maldives” category in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025....
‘Climate finance needs to be demand-driven, not designed in donor capitals’
Daily Star
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August 11, 2025
Christina Chan, senior director of climate hub at BRAC and former managing director and senior advisor for adaptation and resilience at the US Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change, talks to Sifat Afrin Shams of The Daily...
Faisal criticizes EPA’s transfer under Environment Ministry
Ras Online
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Former Vice President Faisal Naseem has voiced strong concern over the government’s decision to place the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, describing it as a step backwards in protecting the...
Black Friday: The Spark of Maldives’ Democratic Awakening
Ras Online
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On August 12, 2004, the Maldives witnessed the stirrings of a historic protest that would come to be known as Black Friday, or Kalhu Hukuru in Dhivehi. This pivotal event, which gained momentum on August 13, marked a turning point in the nation’s...
Mondrian to enter Maldives in 2026
Globetrender
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August 13, 2025
Mondrian is the latest deluxe hotel brand to get a foothold in the booming Maldives market, signalled by a 105-villa resort, located 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé International Airport. The development represents an unusual transformation...
Saudi royal family Emira’s son, Fahad, visited Maldives on personal trip
Raajje
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Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has voiced serious concerns regarding the transfer of all powers of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Minister of Environment, alongside the agency’s conversion into an authority. Following...
National Boating Association of Maldives endorses TechEng2025
Hotelier Maldives
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August 13, 2025
The National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) has officially endorsed TechEng2025, the Maldives’ first dedicated technology and engineering expo for the hospitality industry. The event will take place from 28–30 October‑ 2025 at Central...
Move over Maldives – this (genuine) hidden gem is cheaper and closer to UK
Metro
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August 13, 2025
It’s like the Maldives but closer, and cheaper (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Tucked away on Mexico’s border with Belize, far from the thumping beach clubs of Cancun and the busy resorts of Tulum, lies a quiet lakeside town where nature is...