Tourist arrivals in Maldives for 2017 expected to be 7 percent more than the...
The number of tourist arrivals in the Maldives during 2017 is expected to be 7 percent more compared to previous year. According to Tourism...
Will an “Underwater Theme Park” boost Maldives Tourism Sector?
Globally theme parks are an important component in developing tourism demand. In some destinations theme parks can be the main reason why tourists consider...
Winners of ‘Adventures of Maldives’ videography competition awarded
The top ten videos of the Adventures of Maldives Video Competition have been awarded at a ceremony held in Hotel Jen. The ceremony was...
Trump’s Travel Ban and its Implications to Maldives
Travel and Tourism is a sector which had continues growth despite the political, economic and other adversities. Supreme Court allowing President Trump's travel ban...
Maldivian Travel Agencies granted permission to operate in China
Corresponding with the China-Maldives free trade agreement, Maldivian travel agencies will be able to set up business in China and sell tour packages to...
Maldives named as the Leading Honeymoon Destination at World Travel Awards 2017
Maldives received the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2017 and the World's Leading Dive Destination 2017 at the World Travel Awards 2017. These esteemed Awards...
Laniakea Tech partners with Axisrooms, India’s largest technology provider for travel related services
Laniakea Tech has partnered with Axisrooms, which is India's largest technology provider for travel related services. AxisRooms offers breakthrough technology solutions in the arena of hotel...
Laniakea Tech partners with RepUp, future of Customer Experience & Reputation Management in Hotel...
Laniakea Tech has partnered with RepUP to introduce StayMX/ReviewMX, which will be the future of Customer Experience & Reputation Management in Hotel Industry of...
GM of Paradise Qaisar named the Best GM Global Winner at World Luxury Hotel...
GM of Villa Hotels Group, Mr Qaisar Naseem has been named as the Best General Manager of the world. He was awarded this prestigious...
Capacity of tourist accommodation in Maldives reaches over 40,000 beds
The number of beds used for tourist accommodation in Maldives has reached over 40000 according to the statistics of Tourism Ministry Maldives. As per...
MATATO hosts record breaking Annual Gala for the Maldives Travel Awards 2017
With over 100 properties, 420 nominations and over 100,000 votes, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators held the Annual Gala of...
Maldives Travel Conference 2017 held at Bandos Maldives
Maldives Travel Conference 2017, organised by Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) together with TripAdvisor and hosted by Bandos Maldives was...
USD 4 million guesthouse project to be initiated in K. Kaashidhoo
Ministry of Tourism Maldives together with the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) is planning an integrated guesthouse project in K. Kaashidhoo.
In a press...
Jumeirah Vittaveli, the place to enjoy first ice-rink in the Maldives
Jumeirah Vittaveli brings a new first to the Maldives this festive season with the opening of the first ice rink in the destination.
The rink...
MATATO Travel Awards Gala Edition receives more than 100 thousand votes
When the voting for Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) Travel Award Gala Edition closed, more than 100000 votes were received....
Maldives visitor arrivals indicates 9% growth in October 2017
9% percent growth in tourist arrivals was observed by the Maldives in October 2017. This is an overall increase of 6% for the 10-month...
Hublot and Cheval Blanc Randheli unveiled the Classic Fusion special edition
Hublot and Cheval Blanc Randheli unveiled their latest collaboration, a new Hublot's Classic Fusion special edition.
Cheval Blanc Randheli, the intimate and lavish Cheval Blanc...
MMPRC to participate in 15 different international fairs in 2018
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) will be participating in 15 international fairs in 2018. This year the organisation participated in 12 fairs.
While...
MVR 50 million budgeted for the promotion of Maldives in 2018
For the purpose of promotion of Maldives as a destination, MVR 50 million has been budgeted for 2018.
In an interview given to “Avas”, Minister...
Isles Magazine launched in WTM London 2017
Maldives business magazine “Isles”, which is co-published by New York Times and “Avas” was launched at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2017.
The Magazine...
195 representatives from Maldives showcase splendor of the country at WTM London
Several exhibitors including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, travel agencies, associations and airline operators are representing Maldives at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2017. According...
LUX* North Male Atoll set to open in early 2018
Mauritius based hotel operator, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is set to open their 2nd property in the Maldives, the LUX* North Male Atoll in...
Carpe Diem Maldives to open in June 2018
Ever since the inception of Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. in 2008, the company has been cruising keen travellers around the picturesque Maldivian waters,...
Carlson Rezidor to open Radisson Blu Resort Maldives in 2019
One of the world’s largest hotel companies with properties in 115 countries and territories, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has once again announced plans to enter...
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