“Outdated” safety regulations in hotels and resorts need to be modernised, a minister says following deaths from fire or drowning.

The Coralarium marine artwork has been destroyed for containing ‘idols’, under the regime of the outgoing president.

Bookings have started for the suite at Conrad Maldives, which stresses “personalisation and hyper-exclusivity”.

“Those who are unable to afford luxury resorts can opt for guesthouses if their budget is around $50.”

The company is hoping that the 61-villa property will bring tougher competition to the Maldives.

The popular holiday paradise, often prone to political turmoil, has declared a state of emergency.

Visitors now have to pay Green Tax to fund conservation