Maldives

Retail Asia25/01/2018

The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort has announced three new exciting developments for holidaymakers: a new mega value-added Family Getaway experience, an improved All-Inclusive (AI) offering, and a new All-Inclusive Plus (AI+) package. The Family Getaway Experience gives a family of four to six their own private 282 sqm two-bedroom luxury pool villa with complimentary transfers […]

Retail Asia08/01/2018

AirAsia is increasing its Maldives operations with the commencement of additional services via its long-haul affiliate, AirAsia X, in addition to the daily flights it currently operates. In a statement today, the low-cost airline said AirAsia X would operate the Kuala Lumur-Male service at four times weekly, beginning Feb 6, 2018, under the D7 airline […]

Retail Asia15/06/2017

Thai AirAsia (TAA) is breaking into Bangkok Airways’ long-held monopoly on Bangkok-Maldives air services, knocking down the high fare barrier in the process. TAA, Thailand’s largest low-cost carrier, is to launch a daily non-stop service on Aug 11 with an introductory fare that is a fraction of what is charged by Bangkok Airways. TAA’s introductory […]

Retail Asia22/04/2017

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Low-cost carrier AirAsia will offer promotional, all-in-one way flights, to Maldives and Macau for one month, from as low as RM169 and RM129 respectively. In a statement today, AirAsia Bhd said the Airbus A330 would fly directly to both destinations from tomorrow until May 18, 2017. Bookings can be made from today until April 23, […]

Retail Asia04/12/2016

AirAsia has been named the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fourth year in a row and its maiden title as the World’s Leading Inflight Service at the 23rd World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final held in Male, Maldives. Asia’s largest low-cost carrier beat contenders from five continents to secure the award, including Ryanair, easyJet, […]

Retail Asia21/10/2016

Ooredoo Maldives has contracted mobile satellite services provider Thuraya to supply fisheries and resorts in the tropical nation with satellite-based voice and broadband connectivity. The operator yesterday launched Thuraya SatSleeve+ and SatSleeve Hotspot devices and accompanying data packages at its retail outlets. In the first phase of the partnership, Ooredoo is offering the devices and […]

Retail Asia20/05/2016

Ooredoo Maldives has selected Alepo to provide a fixed broadband charging and customer care solution for its nationwide fixed broadband network. The introduction of fixed broadband services — realized by a new fiber optic submarine cable — is expected to strengthen Ooredoo Maldives’ positioning as the most advanced fixed mobile service provider in the SAARC […]

Retail Asia27/03/2016

Maldives central bank on Thursday lamented the decision by Banking giant Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) to cease retail banking in the Maldives from April. Speaking at the parliamentary finance committee governor Azeema Adam insisted that the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) does not wish HSBC to cease retail banking services in the Maldives […]

Retail Asia22/02/2016

Banking giant Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is to cease retail banking services in Maldives from April. We understand that the Male branch of HSBC had decided to cease retail banking operations from April 28 and is now informing its customers. An official from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) also confirmed the plans by […]

Tag: Maldives

Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort Announces New Package

AirAsia ups Maldives flights to meet growing demand

Thai AirAsia set to open up Maldives

AirAsia announces Maldives and Macau promo flights

AirAsia bags two honours at World Travel Awards in Maldives

Ooredoo Maldives signs deal with Thuraya

Ooredoo Maldives readies fixed broadband services with Alepo

Maldives laments HSBC retail banking loss

HSBC to stop retail banking in Maldives