Archive for the ‘Maldives’ Category
South of Maldives looks ahead to tourism expansion
By David Browne LONDON (eTN) — Plans to develop the most remote part of the Maldives into a new tourist zone have been unveiled to the tourism industry in London. The project will bring prosperity and new jobs to Addu Atoll, and particularly the island of Gan, in the southern-most part of the Maldives.
November 28, 2006
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Maldives braces for big pro-democracy demonstration
The Maldives government has appealed for calm and called on the MDP not to resort to violence or disruptive action during the demonstration. A spokesman said a small group was intent on violent overthrow of the government, despite the progress that had been made so far towards democratic reform.
November 8, 2006
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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru now open
Just a month and a half after the successful opening of Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is opening its second resort in the Maldives. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is located in the northern Baa Atoll, 120 km north of Male. The Resort occupies the entire [...]
November 3, 2006
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Malta Declaration on the Role of Market Intelligence in the development of European tourism
Malta / Brussels, October 2006. The European Travel Commission (ETC) has been at the forefront of tourism market research in Europe for 20 years through the work of its Market Intelligence Group. To mark this important anniversary, ETC declared 2006 the Year of Market Intelligence and staged the organisation’s Second Executive Summit and Symposium on [...]
October 11, 2006
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Amnesty International welcomes release of Maldives opposition leader
Amnesty International on Friday said it welcomes the release of Mohamed Nasheed, Chairperson of the opposition party, Maldivian Democratic Party. He was arrested in August 2005 during a peaceful protest in the main public square in the capital, MalГѓВ©, and was later charged with "sedition". Amnesty International considered his detention to be politically motivated and [...]
September 25, 2006
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From Heritage Malta: The Cards of Destiny: Gambling, Luck and Magic AND a display of TORTURE INSTRUMENTS From the Middle Ages to the 19th century
Heritage Malta will be exploring tarot cards and their mystical explanations of life and destiny in an exhibition at the Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa. The exhibition will open on June 17th and the agency is expecting its magical and religiously-tabooed theme to attract a large number of visitors.
June 28, 2006
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World Environment Day by Bluepeace, Maldives
Bluepeace calls to declare protected islands as natural reserves and for the protection of coastal vegetation and coral reefs As Maldives expands its economic activities across the country, a number of uninhabited islands are being used for industrial purposes.
June 8, 2006
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Tourists complaining as resorts in Maldives overbooked
Tourists are complaining at the Tourism Ministry because resorts are overbooked while Maldivian tourism has increased. Tourism arrival started to show signs of improvement during the last weeks of last year, following the huge drop in tourist arrival following the December 26, 2004 tsunami.
January 16, 2006
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Ex-Maldives tourism minister pushes for caretaker government and election in the Maldives
The Maldivian Democratic Party Caretaker Executive Council Member and Foreign Policy and Political Advisor, Mr. Ibrahim Hussain Zaki stated that he would like to see a caretaker government in the Maldives, similar to Bangladesh, during this historic and decisive transition from autocracy to democracy in the Maldives. The present president, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is running [...]
August 16, 2005
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Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Unveils 100 New Villas
Singapore-Hilton Worldwide Resorts has completed the redevelopment of its regional flagship property. Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa now boasts 100 brand new villas on the main island of Rangalifinolhu – all exquisitely designed for barefoot luxury in the comfort of a stunning 6-star property.
July 7, 2005
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