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Through my eyes: Dani Wilson Naqvi shares her favourite travel destinations
What's On
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July 19, 2025
Each month, we ask a local UAE legend about their favourite places to eat, shop and explore around the emirates. But for this travel special, we’re going global. So we’ve tapped Dani Wilson Naqvi (@daniwilsonnaqvi), luxury travel designer and...
Maldives’ leader returns home after UK visit
Sun Online International
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Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu returned home to Male’ on Saturday, after concluding a visit to the United Kingdom. President Muizzu, who left for the UK on Tuesday, returned to Male’ on Saturday morning. He was greeted upon return at the...
India launches national strategy to boost medical and wellness tourism
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 17, 2025
FHRAI and KPMG release ‘Heal in India’ report, outlining strategic goals to position India as a global healthcare and wellness hub. NEW DELHI, INDIA – In a landmark effort to elevate India’s position on the global healthcare map, the Federation of...
Smart alternative spots travelers are headed to this summer
AOL
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Travel is shifting this year. Instead of chasing the same old photo ops, people want more value for their money and room to actually relax. Popular destinations feel overdone. So, flight and booking data now point to quieter places taking the...
Marriott International launches third cohort of Maldives Apprenticeship Programme
Hotelier Maldives
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July 17, 2025
Marriott International has officially launched the third cohort of its Maldives Apprenticeship Programme (MIMAP), with a commencement ceremony held on 13 July 2025 at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. The ceremony marked the induction of...
Marriott’s Sustainable Bartender Championship showcases Maldivian talent
Hotelier Maldives
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July 17, 2025
Marriott International has once again ignited creativity behind the bar with the return of the 2025 APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship ‘Rising Stars’. Now in its second year, the competition brought together eight talented bartenders from...
Maldives participating in International Solar Alliance meeting
Miadhu Daily
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Seventh Regional Committee meeting of International Solar Alliance (ISA) takes place in Colombo Sri Lanka. State Minister at the Ministry of Tourism and Environment Muawiath Mohamed is representing Maldives at the meeting scheduled to be held from...
MEA Declines to Comment on PM’s Visit to Maldives, UK
The Asian Age
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July 17, 2025
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday declined to comment on reports suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit India’s southwestern maritime neighbour, the Maldives, and the United Kingdom later this month. The...
Maldivian Airlines Increases Flights for School Holiday Demand
The Maldives Journal
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The national carrier Maldivian has announced an increase in flights to 16 domestic destinations and two Indian cities to accommodate higher passenger demand during the upcoming school holiday period. According to the airline, the additional...
Maldives crowned ‘Best for Romance’ in Expedia’s inaugural 2025 Island Hot List; travel interest up 15%
Hotelier Maldives
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July 16, 2025
The Maldives has been officially recognised as the world’s premier destination for romance in the first-ever Expedia 2025 Island Hot List. The influential report, released today by the global travel giant, places the Maldives among the top ten...
Maldives named a top 10 global destination for sunsets
Hotelier Maldives
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July 16, 2025
The Maldives has been distinguished as one of the world’s premier destinations for watching the sunset, securing the ninth spot in a new global ranking based on social media popularity. The study, conducted by PrivacyJournal, analysed millions of...
Maldives–UK strengthen bilateral ties with high-level discussions in London
Maldives Voice
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, currently undertaking an official visit to the United Kingdom, met today with The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, at the Speaker’s House within the Palace of Westminster for a...
'I'm a world record traveller but there are two islands left on my bucket list'
The Mirror
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July 17, 2025
Lexie, who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram, sat down with the Mirror to share the two islands she is desperate to visit, on the same day Expedia released the 2025 Island Hot List This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a...
Paros, Greece Named World’s Best Island for 2025 by Travel + Leisure
Greek City Times
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July 16, 2025
The Greek islands, from party-centric Mykonos to the stunning caldera of Santorini, are beloved vacation spots. Yet, Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards crowned Paros the world’s best island, surpassing all others globall Paros earned the...
Our £10k Maldives honeymoon turned into a disaster - we spent three nights there before jetting off to Dubai instead
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
A newlywed couple who splashed out £10,000 for a lavish 11-night honeymoon in the Maldives were so disappointed by the holiday hotspot that they jetted off to Dubai instead. Bride Sophie, from London, took to her TikTik @sophiegrace_24 to explain...
Global Wellness Tourism Market Revenue To Worth USDUSD 954.11 Billion By 2030, Driven By Holistic Health Demand Focus Report Store
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Global Wellness Tourism Market Research by Focus Report store"Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2025–2030.According to recent research by Focus...
Incredible Scots beach with pure white sands, crystal waters and jaw-dropping views named one of best in world
The Scottish Sun
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July 19, 2025
AN idyllic Scottish beach has been named one of the best on the planet. While proud Scots know that our coastline is stunning, it's now official. 4 The Scottish beach was praised for its white sand and blue green water 4 Whitesands Bay beach in...
'There's no moving on': 8 months on, parents of teen who died in Maldives still searching for answers
Channel News Asia
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July 17, 2025
Jenna’s parents told CNA that they still have no official explanation for how she died or who may be responsible. Feeling they had no choice, they began their own investigation. Jenna’s mother, Dr Jennifer Liauw, said some of the school’s efforts...
Seen but never welcomed, the Bajau Laut of Semporna continue to lose out in tourism boom
Malay Mail
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July 17, 2025
SEMPORNA, July 17 — On the sparkling waters off Sabah’s east coast, tourism is thriving as nearly 2,000 mostly Chinese tourists and divers flock to the picturesque islands around Semporna every day for the insta-worthy white sand beaches, water...
Ties in region back in focus with PM’s forthcoming visit to Maldives
The Hindu
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July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Male on July 25-26 for the Independence Day of the Maldives. File. Photo: DD via ANI Ties in the neighbourhood will come back into focus next week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Male on July...