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A two-bedroom Lagoon Villa with a slide at Siyam World in the Maldives
Making the most of the Maldives with new Virgin Atlantic flights
Shaking up the Maldives market, Virgin Atlantic has launched its direct service to the island idyll
Sun Siyam Iru Veli is perfect for honeymooners
Discover the different Sun Siyam Resorts and who they'll appeal to
Take the stress out of Maldives bookings by getting to know the different Sun Siyam resorts and the types of clients they appeal to
Billion-dollar luxury travel brand enters UK market
Luxury Escapes, founded in Melbourne in 2013, is expanding its presence
Huvafen Fushi has unveiled new-look accommodation following its refurbishment
Huvafen Fushi Maldives reopens with new look after renovations
The resort will also unveil a number of new accommodation options later this season
How this solicitor-turned-agent doubled her salary selling luxury holidays
How this solicitor-turned-agent doubled her salary selling luxury holidays
Abby Rose became a homeworker after realising she was missing key landmark events in her young daughter’s life
Lux Grand Baie in Mauritius is one of the brand's most popular properties with the trade
The Lux Collective's Paul Jones on trade sales, key trends and expansion plans
The brand’s chief executive explains why agents are so important, and the most popular trends he’s seeing among clients
One of the 14 villas at Soneva Secret 2024
Soneva introduces new resort concept to the Maldives
The brand’s new concept launches in 2024, while separately an art-themed resort is scheduled to make its Maldivian debut this October
Guests can skydive above Ifuru Island Maldives
New Maldives resort to become region’s first permanent skydiving dropzone
The Maldives will welcome new resort Ifuru Island Maldives on 23 September
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How to island hop for the ultimate Maldives holiday
Twinning islands in the Maldives is a more unusual request but there are ways to make it work for the quintessential Indian Ocean holiday.
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10 bite-size product updates for the Indian Ocean
From the return of a favourite Mauritian hotel to a solo suggestion for the Maldives, here’s a serving of news from the region.
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The best place in the world to swim with manta rays
A Maldives resort is leading manta ray conservation efforts and offering guests unique encounters with the charismatic creatures.
Rosewood Ranfaru will be home to approximately 120 beachfront and overwater villas
Rosewood to make its debut in the Maldives
The brand will make its entrance into the Maldives with the opening of Rosewood Ranfaru, slated to open on the islands in 2027
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New kids' eco-activities at Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Water experiments and lab research into microplastics are among new environmental activities for youngsters at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
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Soneva invests $10m in solar power for Maldives resorts
The luxury resort operator is developing its solar power capabilities at its two Maldives resorts, as it aims to reach carbon-free operations
A new fleet of electric mokes for guests at the Beach House Collection, Siyam World Maldives
Nine good reasons to sell more Indian Ocean holidays
Latest product news from the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka
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The best job in travel? Quite possibly...
Sheraton Maldives’ resident marine biologist Kate Sheridan details the resort’s work in restoring vital coral reefs in the region
Emirates has increased capacity to Sri Lanka and The Maldives
Emirates increases Sri Lanka and Maldives flights
Emirates increases Indian Ocean services during winter peak
Virgin Atlantic will debut the A330 in October
Virgin Atlantic launches new routes to the Maldives and Turks and Caicos
Virgin Atlantic Holidays packages to the Maldives will go on sale from Friday (18 November) and Turks and Caicos will go on sale later in the year
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WTM 2022: Maldives set to match pre-Covid visitor levels by year end
Visitor numbers to the Maldives are on track to almost match pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year
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What's hot and what’s not for weddings and honeymoons

Has winning a TTG Top 50 award helped you?

Within days of winning the award for top weddings and honeymoon agency earlier this year, we were getting new enquiries. Being such a tiny shop, it’s certainly been beneficial to us. We have new video screens, so we’re promoting it on those.

Has capacity been a problem due to pandemic rebookings?

We’ve had some bookings moved two or three times. One couple moved seven times. We’re now booking up to

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The Emerald Collection expands in the Maldives
The Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa offers 80 villas, five restaurants and two bars
Use your business to help the planet become more sustainable
Join a tourism community seeking to drive positive change
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Anantara Veli Maldives Resort to reopen in December
The resort will welcome guests again for the festive season, following an extensive nine-month renovation.
Win 14 prizes including a week-long holiday with Sun Siyam Resorts
Visit Maldives selects SLC as new trade agency
Indian Ocean destination wants to “strengthen presence” in UK