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The Greek island crowned the world’s best in 2025 by Travel + Leisure
Time Out
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The Greek islands are incredibly popular holiday destinations, particularly the nightlife hub of Mykonos and the ridiculously picturesque caldera of Santorini. But, according to the Travel + Leisure awards, one island is a cut above the rest – not...
FPJ Exclusive: Maharashtra Likely To Get Eight Water Aerodromes By Year-End; MADC Submits Proposal To MoCA, AAI
Free Press Journal
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Maharashtra is likely to get eight new water aerodromes by the end of the year 2025 as Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) has filed a proposal with the country’s civil aviation ministry and the airports authority. Multiple seaplane...
Emirates Expands Premium Economy to Maldives and Colombo with Retrofitted Boeing 777
Asian Aviation
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July 15, 2025
Emirates is raising the bar for premium air travel to the Maldives and Sri Lanka by introducing its renowned Premium Economy class on additional routes, operated by its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft. Emirates premium economyStarting 18 July,...
This country is troubled by too many tourists, takes shocking steps to..., not Maldives, Thailand, France, Dubai..., its name is
India.com
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July 15, 2025
Home Viral This island country is troubled by too many tourists, takes shocking steps to…, not Maldives, Thailand, Sri Lanka…, its name is At a time when countries are adopting various method to revive their tourism industry post Covid, there is a...
Small State, Big Stakes: The Maldives and Strategic Competition in the Indian Ocean
War on the Rocks
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July 14, 2025
Located at the crossroads of vital Indian Ocean shipping lanes linking the Middle East and Asia, the Maldives has emerged as an unlikely but increasingly important foothold in Indo-Pacific strategic rivalry. Despite having less than 600,000...
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Maldives: Is a reunified MDP a threat to President Muizzu’s second-term ambitions?
Firstpost
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July 12, 2025
The fast-tracked reunification of the Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the first pro-democracy electoral entity in the country, has opened both opportunities and challenges. The ‘opportunities’ flow from the previous presidential poll...
President changes MMPRC name to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited
Hotelier Maldives
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July 13, 2025
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a presidential decree renaming the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited. The change was formalised on Sunday through the decree. According to the...
Breathtaking Greek island where 'every moment feels like paradise’ voted best in the world
Daily Express
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July 20, 2025
Holidaymakers have voted on the best islands in the world, from tropical islands in the Caribbean to sun-soaked spots in the Mediterranean. Topping the list was one stunning island located in the central Aegean Sea, known for its postcard-perfect...
Travel Guide: 5 countries without any rivers; Read on
Asianet Newsable
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July 11, 2025
Travel Guide: Not all countries have rivers. Due to harsh climates or small size, some nations exist without a single flowing river, relying on alternative sources for water like rainfall, aquifers, or desalination 2 Min read 16 Image Credit :...
Bader Al-Mutawa returns to Al-Qadsiya training
Arab Times
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July 20, 2025
Bader Al-Mutawa KUWAIT CITY, July 20: Al-Salmiya is on the verge of completing contracts with several foreign players, most notably Syrian international Mahmoud Al-Aswad, with negotiations between both sides reaching advanced stages. Al-Aswad, an...
Visit Maldives unveils enhanced brand identity
Hotelier Maldives
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July 13, 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has unveiled an enhanced logo and updated brand identity, representing a thoughtful refinement of the iconic Maldives destination brand. These are minor yet purposeful...
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives appoints Mohamed Riza as Executive Assistant Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is pleased to announce the promotion of Mohamed Riza to the role of Executive Assistant Manager, effective from 1 July 2025. Riza has been a dedicated member of the Kandooma team since December 2009, when he...
Maldivian launches seasonal flights to China’s Shenzhen
Sun Online International
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The national airline, Maldivian, has launched seasonal flights to Shenzhen, a modern metropolis in southeastern China, that links Hong Kong to China’s mainland. The flights connect Shenzhen and Male’ via the Thai capital Bangkok. Maldivian...
TMA reverses decision on partial salary payment in MVR
Maldives Voice
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Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the operator of the world’s largest seaplane fleet, has reversed its decision to pay part of its employees’ salaries in Maldivian Rufiyaa, following threats of a strike by pilots, engineers, and cabin crew. The...
Maldives expresses gratitude to UAE as expanded Maafaru runway opens
Maldives Voice
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Maldives has extended heartfelt gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the official opening of the expanded Code E runway at Maafaru International Airport, a project described as a symbol of shared ambition, progress, and enduring...
Maldives nominated for prestigious honours at World Culinary Awards 2025
Hotelier Maldives
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July 8, 2025
The Maldives has received three distinguished nominations in the highly anticipated World Culinary Awards 2025. The country is in the running for World’s Best Destination for Heritage Cuisine 2025, and Indian Ocean’s Best Culinary Destination...
American tourist dies in a diving incident in the Maldives
The Press Maldives
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July 12, 2025
Coco Bodu Hithi resort in Kaafu Atoll Police have confirmed the demise of an American citizen in a diving accident in a resort in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. Police revealed that they received the report of the incident on the 6th of this month and that...
Kandima Maldives appoints Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as Resort Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 11, 2025
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as the new Resort Manager. With a career spanning over 14 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Iujaz is set to lead the island resort’s operations and guest experience...
The beautiful lake an hour from London with overwater bungalows like the Maldives
The Sun
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July 12, 2025
THERE'S A LAKE an hour from London where you can pretend you are in the Maldives for the day. Once a quarry, St Andrews Lake in Kent is home to a wealth of water-based activities, as well as lakeside lodges and beach spots. 6 Once a quarry, St...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Launches 1/3/5 Program to Inspire Meaningful Travel Experiences
Breaking Travel News
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July 11, 2025
Conrad Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of Conrad 1/3/5, a signature brand program designed to encourage fresh perspectives through immersive, thoughtfully curated experiences for the modern traveler. Inspired by the legacy of founder Barron...