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                                <title><![CDATA[News | Visit Maldives]]></title>
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                                <updated>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:07:04 +0500</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Thoughtful Approach to Wellness at Javvu Spa, Amilla Maldives]]></title>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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Amilla Maldives introduces a thoughtfully curated wellness offering at Javvu Spa, led by Dr. Shagnika Pradhan, a certified doctor in natural therapies and a dedicated scholar of yogic philosophy.]]>
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                        <updated>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:07:04 +0500</updated>
            <published>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:07:04 +0500</published>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stargazing Residency with Former NASA Astronaut Dominic Antonelli at Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort]]></title>
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            <id>https://visitmaldives.com/news/M4RPgd</id>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort, is set to host former NASA Astronaut Dominic Antonelli from 6 to 9&nbsp; June 2026 for an exclusive celestial residency that brings together space explorati...]]>
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                        <updated>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:54:18 +0500</updated>
            <published>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:54:18 +0500</published>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Celebrates World Cocktail Day with Intentional Green Practices and Handcrafted Touches]]></title>
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            <id>https://visitmaldives.com/news/dgqr0M</id>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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&nbsp;Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of the Privé collection within the House of Siyam, marks World Cocktail Day with a transformative celebration of&nbsp;Green Mixology&nbsp;blending&nbsp;creativity wi...]]>
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                        <updated>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:33:54 +0500</updated>
            <published>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:33:54 +0500</published>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Arabian Travel Market 2026 Rescheduled to September]]></title>
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            <id>https://visitmaldives.com/news/pOPX0d</id>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 and ATM Travel Tech 2026 have been rescheduled and will now take place from 14–17 September 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.]]>
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                        <updated>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:36:37 +0500</updated>
            <published>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:36:37 +0500</published>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Maldives set to host Asia, Oceania and Indian Ocean tourism leaders for landmark World Travel Awards Ceremony]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://visitmaldives.com/en/news/maldives-set-to-host-asia-oceania-and-indian-ocean-tourism-leaders-for-landmark-world-travel-awards-ceremony" />
            <id>https://visitmaldives.com/news/k218Pd</id>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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The Maldives is set to become the centre of global travel recognition on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2026, following the announcement that World Travel Awards (WTA) will expand its Gala Ceremon...]]>
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                        <updated>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:43:02 +0500</updated>
            <published>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:43:02 +0500</published>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Visit Maldives Corporation expands BurunuBoma regionally as Equatorial Fishing Club partners for Burunu Lite in Addu]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://visitmaldives.com/en/news/visit-maldives-corporation-expands-burunuboma-regionally-as-equatorial-fishing-club-partners-for-burunu-lite-in-addu" />
            <id>https://visitmaldives.com/news/dZ0XXM</id>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) and the Equatorial Fishing Club (EFC) will host the Burunu Lite Addu Edition (Ronda Masrace 1447), a one-day sport fishing tournament scheduled for 28 May 2026 in M...]]>
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                        <updated>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:16 +0500</updated>
            <published>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:16 +0500</published>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Maldivian launches first-ever direct flight between Australia and Maldives]]></title>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, today marked an important development with the launch of the first-ever direct flight service between Melbourne, Australia and Malé, Maldives, furth...]]>
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                        <updated>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:52:31 +0500</updated>
            <published>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:40:00 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sun Siyam Resorts welcomes Gulf travellers for Eid Al Adha celebrations across the Maldives]]></title>
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            <id>https://visitmaldives.com/news/p7g8ap</id>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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This Eid Al Adha, Sun Siyam invites Gulf travellers to swap city skylines for turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and immersive island celebrations across some of the Indian Ocean’s mo...]]>
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                        <updated>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:49:17 +0500</updated>
            <published>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:37:00 +0500</published>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Meyyafushi Maldives brings ‘Kindness to the Environment’ to life through solar energy]]></title>
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            <id>https://visitmaldives.com/news/k668Bk</id>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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Set against the turquoise waters of the Maldives, Meyyafushi Maldives, the newest luxury resort by BeKind Hospitality, is taking a bold step towards a more sustainable future with the installation...]]>
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                        <updated>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:22:36 +0500</updated>
            <published>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:22:00 +0500</published>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Coco Collection launches ‘Coco Eid Escape’ with exclusive island experiences]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://visitmaldives.com/en/news/coco-collection-launches-coco-eid-escape-with-exclusive-island-experiences" />
            <id>https://visitmaldives.com/news/pQjXqd</id>
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                <name><![CDATA[Visit Maldives]]></name>
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Coco Collection, a truly Maldivian-owned resort brand celebrated for its personalised hospitality and soulful island settings, has unveiled a special Coco Eid Escape at Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Pal...]]>
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                        <updated>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:12:30 +0500</updated>
            <published>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:12:30 +0500</published>
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