Diva, Naïade’s luxury resort in the Maldives, has obtained a new prestigious recognition. The renowned Condé Nast Traveller has announced its 2009 Hot List. Of all the hotels in the Indian Ocean, Diva is in first place in this ranking. Diva ranks 14th in the Hot List.

The Hot List is compiled based on the choice of professionals in Condé Nast. Several criteria are used: the design, ambience, food, among others.Condé Nast was impressed with the design and feeling of space that one feels at Diva.

The excellent level of the six restaurants Diva also made a difference. The editorial team considers that the island Didhoonolhu is big enough for honeymooners to find an intimacy. The magazine recommended to its readers to book the Beach Villas. Condé Nast Traveller, with its 820,000 prints, remains one of the most prestigious travel magazines of the world.

Maldives is a great place for tranquil tropical islands, palm trees, white beaches and brilliant turquoise lagoons. Maldives is a group of 1190 coral islands. This place is a great destination for scuba divers.

Male’, 28 January 2009; The Maldives archipelago has been nominated for the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign. This campaign is a process in which seven natural wonders of the world are chosen by people through a global poll which will be declared in the year 2011.
The campaign is being organized by the Swiss based New7Wonders Foundation after their success in organizing the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. 261 qualified national and multinational nominees are now competing to make it to the top 77.

Please vote for Maldives by visiting www.visitmaldives.com or www.new7wonders.com. Voting continues from January 7th until July 7th 2009 to determine the top 77 in each of the seven competing categories. The New7Wonders Panel of Experts will select the 21 finalists from the top 77 nominees.

Maldives Business News - Universal

Ismail Shaukath and Mohamed Isam say they were fired "unfairly" from Laguna Velassaru resort less than a week after the petition was sent to management calling for improved working conditions.
Resident Manager Ali Habeeb said no one was fired unfairly or in relation to the petition, but he refused to give the reasons for the dismissal. more

see also: Dhivehi report in Haama Daily

and: Dhivehi Petition of Support for Resort Staff

and: Signatures of Support

Tourism News
We are pleased to announce that the World Travel Awards 2008 has nominated Inner Maldives Holidays as 'Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency'. World Travel Awards (WTA), is the most comprehensive and the most prestigious awards ceremony in the global travel industry today which is also recognized as the Oscars of the travel industry. more

Economic Times - India
NEW DELHI: As global warming gains alarming proportions and rising temperatures trigger severe climatic changes across the world, we bring you the five most endangered places on the planet - a heritage that will be lost to our future generations. THE MALDIVES: The tiny island nation of the Maldives is sinking into the sea. By the end of this century it will go completely down along with its 1200 islands. The sea level is rising at an alarming rate of 3½ inches a year and the Maldives, comprising the lowest islands on Earth more

The Sun - UK
KATE MOSS has a new passion - for mangosteen juice. With reputed weight-loss and anti-ageing benefits, this miracle juice from the Maldives is packed with powerful antioxidants and vitamin C. But it's not the only juice which claims to be body-boosting. more