Tourism Industry’s Call for Compromise Ignored Amidst New Dollar Rules
In response to newly introduced regulations by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) mandating a compulsory USD 500 fee per tourist at resorts,...
MMPRC and Fliggy Sign MOU to Boost Maldives’ Presence in Chinese Market
In a move to strengthen the Maldives' foothold in the ever-growing Chinese market, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives)...
Dhiraagu Teams Up with Hotel Asia 2024 as Digital Partner
Dhiraagu has signed as the Digital Partner for the Hotel Asia 2024 Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge.
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Tourist Arrivals Surge by 11.9% in March Compared to Last Year
Tourism in the Maldives is on the rise as recent statistics from the Ministry of Tourism reveal a significant increase in tourist...
Maldives Targets Pre-Pandemic Tourism Levels with 40% Increase in Chinese Visitors
The government anticipates a significant rebound in the number of Chinese tourists this year, aiming for a 40 per cent increase compared...
Maldives Tourism Fairs to be Represented Solely by Local Travel Agents & Tour Operators,...
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation’s (MMPRC) Managing Director, Fathmath Thaufeeq, revealed a significant change in the representation of Maldives at tourism...
Tourism Ministry and MMPRC Strategize to Position China as Dominant Source Market
To achieve the government's goal of attracting two million tourists this year, the Maldives Ministry of Tourism has announced a collaboration with...
12% Surge in Maldives Tourist Arrivals 2023
Maldives witnessed an impressive upswing in tourist arrivals as 2023 drew to a close, with a 12% increase compared to the previous...
Oaga Art Resort Welcomes Local Artists to Exhibit at Veyoge Gallery Villas
Oaga Art Resort, a local brand in the Maldives, has announced an open call for local artists and creatives to showcase artwork...
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024 Welcomes Entries
Hotelier Maldives has launched entries for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2024. These prestigious awards honour outstanding contributions from hotel employees across 21...
VIA Sets Record with 649 Seaplanes in a Day
Velana International Airport (VIA) achieved a new milestone on January 2, 2024, as it welcomed 649 seaplanes in a single day, surpassing...
Five New Resort Developments Greenlit for Kaafu Atoll
To broaden the tourism landscape, the Visitor Economy Council in Maldives has greenlit the development of five resorts in the Kaafu atoll....
India Leads Tourist Arrival in 2023, Securing Top Spot Yet Again
India has emerged as the leading source of tourist arrivals in the Maldives for the year 2023, according to the latest data...
Zamani Islands Opening in 2026 to Mark a Paradigm Shift as the First Fully...
Atoll Estates has revealed the ambitious Zamani Islands, the first fully Integrated Resort in the Maldives, spanning eight islands in an expansive...
Maldives Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for the First Tourist of the Year
The Maldives has welcomed Benjamin Duncan Moore, the first tourist of 2024.
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MMPRC Secures Second Consecutive Win as World’s Leading Tourist Board 2023
The Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) announces their achievement at the World Travel Awards 2023 – securing the prestigious...
Maldives Named World’s Leading Destination for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2023
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) revealed a monumental accomplishment for the destination - the Maldives has once again...
Marriott Maldives Business Council Launches Partnership with USAID
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the seven Marriott International resorts in Maldives partnered to explore how to enhance...
Maldives to Welcome 35 New Resorts and 10,735 Beds by 2025
The Maldives is set to witness significant tourism growth with the development of upcoming resorts from 2023 to 2025. The data reveals...
MMPRC Collaborates with Surf Session and Kyllian Guerin
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) has collaborated with ‘Surf Session’, a media platform dedicated to surfing. An exciting...
MMPRC Successfully Launches Visit Maldives Members Portal
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) has successfully launched the Visit Maldives members portal specifically designed in an effort...
MMPRC Showcases the Maldives in Eastern Europe With Dynamic 3-City Roadshow
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has started a journey through Eastern Europe with a dynamic roadshow spanning three...
Sun Siyam Pasikudah to Reopen in Sri Lanka on November 17th
Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka, a proud member of the boutique collection under Sun Siyam Resorts, announced its reopening on November 17, 2023, after...
Atmosphere Core Announces Strategic Management Moves & Hires
Atmosphere Core, a dynamic hospitality company, announced key new hires and redeployments within its team of General Managers for a strategic leadership shuffle...
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