20 May 2015
May 2015 – Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC) has announced an increase in visitor arrivals from the UK, with the latest 2015 figures revealing an 8% increase in UK tourists during the first three months of 2015, equating to 25,158 UK tourists visiting the Maldives compared to 23,297 in 2014.
In addition to a rise in visitor figures, the Maldives will also be expanding its tourism infrastructure during 2015, including a number of new hotel developments and the introduction of a new luxury seaplane transfer from Male to Dhonakulhi island.
Mr Mohamed Adam, Deputy Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation says, “We're very pleased to see an increase in visitors from the UK and that the Maldives is still one of the UK's favourite holiday destinations. With our tourism offering continuing to expand and the destination celebrating its 50th Anniversary of Independence this year in July, we are confident the Maldives will continue to perform well during 2015 and look forward to welcoming more visitors from the UK.”
Below are further details on the latest news and developments from the Maldives:
Outrigger Maldives Opens Its Doors On 1 August 2015
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort rests within the crystal waters of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, located a 20-minute speedboat journey from Kaadedhdhoo Airport. Comprising of 31 Beachfront Villas, 21 Over-water Villas and a Presidential Villa, the resort offers a complete sense of privacy and intimate luxury, supported by a range of facilities including new and innovative dining concepts, a reef adventure centre, Outrigger Navasana spa and a boutique retail outlet. This secluded, yet seamlessly accessible destination offers a sense of complete isolation, privacy and remote luxury, surrounded by unmatched natural beauty. Special August Opening rates start from £321 per couple for overnight bed and breakfast accommodation in a Beach Pool Villa. For more information, visit www.outrigger.com.
Loama Resort Opens on Maamigili Island, Maldives
Loama Resort has opened their new hotel on the island of Maamigili. The resort has a number of beach villas with each room bearing its own Maldivian name that reflects heritage and the history of the Maldives. Guests can enjoy spa treatments in either the Beach Villas or in one of the glass-bottomed Ocean Villa rooms offering views into crystal clear waters. The resort features six dining options, each one offering a different culinary experience. Loama Resort has also established the Maldives' first gallery of contemporary Maldivian art, Loama Art Gallery, in an over-water pavilion near the resort's main arrival pier. For more information, visit http://loamahotelsandresorts.com
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Introduces Luxury Seaplane Transfers
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is set to introduce luxury seaplane transfers from Malé International Airport direct to the crescent-shaped Dhonakulhi Island in the north of the Maldives. The seaplane service is the result of a new partnership with Trans Maldivian Airways; provider of the world's largest seaplane fleet. Three flights will be provided daily with prices starting from £421 ($650) per adult and £210 ($325) per child for return transfers. All guests travelling to the newly opened five star resort will be welcomed at Malé International Airport, whisked through to a private lounge before transferring to board the seaplane for a one hour flight to the tropical Dhonakulhi Island. For more information, visit www.hideawaybeachmaldives.com.
For further information on the Maldives, visit www.visitmaldives.com.
For more information, please contact:
McCluskey International
Judy McCluskey / Sarah Salord / Christina Vasileiou
0208 747 2170
