Latest news from Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/ en © Dhonisaurus - All Rights Reserved Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:29 +0500 Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:29 +0500 http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/authorities-mull-tourism-potential-strengthening-maldives-fisheries-sector   The Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Ahmed Shafeeu has suggested that the tourism industry might be “tapped” to improve the fortunes of the country's ailing fisheries sector.   “The internal market is there for agriculture and fisheries. The local demand... Daniel Bosley http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/authorities-mull-tourism-potential-strengthening-maldives-fisheries-sector Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:29 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/police-crack-down-tour-agents-scamming-tourists   Police have announced plans to crack down on tour operators who are allegedly scamming hoiday makers visiting the Maldives, after several complaints were filed by tourists who have been targeted by these companies.   The reports of the tourist scams will be unwelcome for an... Neil Merrett http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/police-crack-down-tour-agents-scamming-tourists Tue, 15 May 2012 09:24:35 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/government-consult-tourism-industry-potential-t-gst-increase   The government will hold a consultation with the tourism industry this week to test its appetite for an increase in the Tourism-GST (TGST), Tourism Minister Ahmed Adheeb has said.   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Maldives to increase the T-GST from six percent... JJ Robinson http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/government-consult-tourism-industry-potential-t-gst-increase Thu, 10 May 2012 18:28:36 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/resorts-contemplate-%E2%80%9Creal-maldives%E2%80%9D-experiences-amidst-industry-diversification-discussions   The Maldives' efforts over the last few decades to cultivate a nationwide resort model consisting of some 100 secluded island properties has seen the destination become synonymous with leisurely beach-side indulgence.   The destination's exclusive one island, one resort... Neil Merrett http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/resorts-contemplate-%E2%80%9Creal-maldives%E2%80%9D-experiences-amidst-industry-diversification-discussions Sun, 06 May 2012 23:48:01 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/mati-concerned-over-%E2%80%9Cconcerted-international-campaign%E2%80%9D-against-several-resort-owners   The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has issued a statement expressing “serious concern” over what it describes as a “concerted international campaign” against several of the country’s resort operators.   MATI claimed that calls from... JJ Robinson http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/mati-concerned-over-%E2%80%9Cconcerted-international-campaign%E2%80%9D-against-several-resort-owners Tue, 01 May 2012 10:59:10 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/maldives-contemplates-chinese-potential-after-whistle-stop-tourism-tour   Deputy Minister of Tourism Mohamed Maleeh Jamaal had claimed the Maldives tourism industry expects “phenomenal growth” in the Chinese market, following the conclusion of a travel roadshow representing the Maldives on a whistle-stop tour of five Chinese cities in one week.... Daniel Bosley http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/maldives-contemplates-chinese-potential-after-whistle-stop-tourism-tour Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:18:31 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/romantic-seclusion-not-without-eco-challenges-hiltons-iru-fushi-resort   The Hilton hotel chain is keen to try and provide high standards of service for guests staying at its Iru Fushi resort in the Maldives' Noonu Atoll.  However as the company itself attests, in the romantic yet logistically challenging seclusion of the Indian Ocean, this sort of... Neil Merrett http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/romantic-seclusion-not-without-eco-challenges-hiltons-iru-fushi-resort Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:43:32 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/four-seasons-bemoans-lack-female-involvement-record-maldives-apprentice-intake   Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has said it is taking on a record number of apprentices at its Maldives properties over the next twelve months – despite still facing challenges in attracting local women to work in the tourism industry.   At a ceremony held at the Nasandhura... Neil Merrett http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/four-seasons-bemoans-lack-female-involvement-record-maldives-apprentice-intake Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:06:24 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/maldives-unaffected-during-wednesday-tsunami-watch-alert   Despite initial fears that the Maldives could be struck by a tsunami wave on Wednesday afternoon, the Indian Ocean region was not affected by any irregular tidal action resulting from an earthquake off the northern coast of Indonesia.   An Indian Ocean-wide Tsunami Watch Bulletin... JJ Robinson, Daniel Bosely, Hawwa Lubna and Neil Merrett http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/maldives-unaffected-during-wednesday-tsunami-watch-alert Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:35:08 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/viceroy-hotel-group-spies-%E2%80%9Cuncharted%E2%80%9D-potential-maldives-resort-launch   The Viceroy Hotel Group is continuing its expansion outside of North America with the opening of its first Maldivian property in the “remote, uncharted” waters of Shaviyani Atoll, situated to the north of the country.   The Viceroy Maldives resort was opened last week... Neil Merrett http://www.dhonisaurus.com/news/viceroy-hotel-group-spies-%E2%80%9Cuncharted%E2%80%9D-potential-maldives-resort-launch Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:55:01 +0500 Maldives Resort Reviews | Dhonisaurus