During the last nine months of 2014, the Maldives have enjoyed an impressive increase in visitor numbers with the UK representing the second largest market from Europe with a total of 66,602 tourists, equating to an impressive growth of 3.7% from January to September 2014.

Visit Maldives will be celebrating the news, in addition to a number of new developments scheduled to take place during 2015, at World Travel Market 2014.

The latest news from Maldives key partners include:

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives To Produce Own Water

Premium Indian Ocean resort Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives will begin producing its own bottled water on site from 1 November 2014, saving approximately 40,000 plastic bottles every month – or around 500,000 per annum. Through the use of an innovative EcoPure Waters bottling plant, the resort will eradicate the need to purchase water for guests externally, instead producing its own in high-quality reusable glass carafes. For more information on Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives, visit www.atmosphere-kanifushi.com.

Secret Paradise Introduces New Cooking and Culture Tour and Discovery Safari Cruise

Secret Paradise, an inbound travel and tour operator offering Local Island tours and packages, recently introduced a number of new and unique guided tours.  The new tours include a Cooking and Culture Tour, a Multi Activity Tour and a Discovery Safari Cruise all accompanied by a local guide. Accommodation is also available in local island guesthouses, run by and for local people, including meals with island families and an introduction to Maldivian style fishing as well as traditional activities such as Bodu Beru music and dance. For further details on Secret Paradise, visit www.secretparadise.mv.

The Small Maldives Island Company Launches Two New Island Resorts – Amilla Fushi and Finolhu

The Small Maldives Island Company will be launching two exemplary new island resorts, Amilla Fushi in December 2014 and Finolhu in Q4 2015. Amilla Fushi will offer laid-back luxury and more purpose-designed houses of two or more bedrooms than any other Maldives resort, the ideal accommodation for families and groups of friends, whereas Finolhu will offer an affordable beach club-style resort. Located in the pristine UNESCO biosphere reserve of Baa Atoll, both will be easily reached via scheduled flights to the New Baa Atoll airport, or a scenic 30-minute seaplane ride from Male. For more information, visit www.amilla.mv.

Hulhule Island Hotel Wins Prestigious 'Indian Ocean's Leading Leisure Hotel' at World Travel Awards

Hulhule Island Hotel, a modern and exotic hotel located on the International Airport Island, is pleased to announce they have won the prestigious award of 'Indian Ocean's Leading Leisure Hotel' at the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards are considered the Oscars of the travel industry and this is the third consecutive year that Hulhule Island Hotel has won an award.  For further details on Hulhule Island Hotel, visit www.hih.com.mv.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Opens New Restaurant – Ufaa by Jereme Leung

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island opened the island's first authentic Chinese restaurant on 27 September 2014, Ufaa by Jereme Leung. The restaurant is a blend of provincial Chinese with western influences included in the menu, decor, wine and tea selection. The creative mastermind behind Ufaa's cuisine and dining concept is the pioneer of contemporary Chinese cooking, Jereme Leung, a hugely successful chef-restaurateur and ranked among some of the world's best chefs. For more information on Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, visit www.conradhotels.com/maldives.

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives, Introduces New Villas

One&Only Resorts' luxury Maldives property, One&Only Reethi Rah, is introducing new guest accommodation to its all-villa product. For families or friends wishing to spend time together in a truly unforgettable setting, there is the new Grand Sunset Residence, whilst the decadent Water Villas now boast their own private pools. With three bedrooms, sleeping up to seven guests, the new Grand Sunset Residence is exceptionally spacious, offering a private 50m2 swimming pool and unique outdoor living and dining area in which guests can enjoy meals prepared by their own private chef. For more information, visit www.oneandonlyresorts.com.

Lets Go Maldives Pvt. Ltd Launches Special Offers to Maldives

Lets Go Maldives Pvt Ltd, the largest tour operator in the Maldives, has launched a series of promotional packages offering travellers the chance to enjoy world-class hospitality in one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world. For more information on the offers available with Lets Go Maldives Pvt Ltd, visit http://letsgomaldives.com/category/offers.

Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi will celebrate their 25th Anniversary in 2015 with a number of special events taking place across the year. Located on the south-western rim of Ari Atoll, just a 35-minute flights south of Male International Airport, Diamonds Thudufushi offers luxurious accommodation and outstanding levels of service. Located along the colourful house reef of Diamonds Athuruga Beach & Water Villas, these newly built exclusive water villas are raised over the pristine waters of a shallow lagoon and situated a 25-minute transfer from the airport. For more information on Diamonds Athuruga visit http://athurugabeach.diamonds-resorts.com and for more information on Diamonds Thudufushi visit http://thudufushibeach.diamonds-resorts.com.

For further information on the Maldives, visit www.visitmaldives.com.