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New era begins in Maldives amid challenges, but tourism is optimistic

Maldives

New era begins in Maldives amid challenges, but tourism is optimistic

By Nelson Alcantara, editor-in-chief

It is the rising sea level and finding new homes for Maldivians that are at the top of the agenda of the newly sworn in president of the Maldives.

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Gayoom’s 30-year reign ends

Maldives

Gayoom’s 30-year reign ends

By Rita Payne, eTN Staff Writer

Even a few months ago it, would have been unthinkable that the day would come when the Maldives would have a new President.

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Travel advisory alert - strike in Maldives

Expect Disruption In Travel Plans

Travel advisory alert - strike in Maldives

By eTN

Hotel and resort workers in Maldives, organized through the Tourism Employees Association of Maldives (TEAM), have announced an indefinite strike in hotels, resorts, airports and other tourist enterpr

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Centara Hotels and Resorts announces new managed resort in the Maldives

Scheduled To Open May 2009

Centara Hotels and Resorts announces new managed resort in the Maldives

By eTN

BANGKOK, Thailand (September 2, 2008) - Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel group, has announced it will invest in and manage a new property in the Maldives, which will be the first p

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Maldives minister quits over tourism resorts plan

Maldives

Maldives minister quits over tourism resorts plan

COLOMBO - Maldives Tourism Minister Mahmoud Shaugee said on Sunday he had resigned from the government over plans to lease more than 30 new resorts to make up for a $180 million budget shortfall.

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Maldives' airline to operate daily flights to India

Maldives

Maldives' airline to operate daily flights to India

Thiruvananthapuram - Launching its first international operation, Maldives' national carrier 'Island Aviation Services' would be starting daily flights between the island nation's capital Male and Thiruvananthapuram from January 25.

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