2.1% Dip in Tourist Arrivals for March 2017
The Ministry of Tourism has released tourist arrival stats for March 2017, showing a slight dip in the overall numbers in comparison to 2016. The...
ADC imposed from 1st May 2017
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has imposed Airport Development Tax from 1st May 2017 (Monday) at a rate of USD25 per foreign traveler, and USD12...
Soneva Fushi wins Green Hotelier’s Greenest Hotel Award for Asia Pacific
The 2017 Green Hotelier Awards have named the world’s eco-friendliest and sustainable hotels as part of Responsible Business Week, with Soneva Fushi Maldives recognized...
JA Manafaru’s Best Performing Partner: Capital Travel Maldives
Capital Travel Maldives has been awarded at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai as the best performing partner of 2016 by JA Manafaru resort....
The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Wins Best Spa Hotel in Maldives at the International...
Best Spa Hotel in Maldives including an International Five Star Standard is confirmed for The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives at the International Hotel...
The Global Halal Tourism Summit 2017: Arabian Travel Market
The inaugural ATM Global Halal Tourism Summit brings together some of the world’s leading Muslim Travel experts to discuss the nuances of this fast-growing...
MATATO Announces 02 Training Programs scheduled to May 2017, in Partnership with McQuire Rens...
30th April 2017, Male’: We are pleased to announce that MATATO, in partnership with McQuire Rens & Jones, will be conducting two training programs...
Maldives Showcased at ATM 2017
Maldives Marketing and Public Relation Corporation together with partners from the Maldivian Tourism Industry are participating at the 24th Annual Arabian Travel Market. The...
MTDC profits up by 69%
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation has released the official report for the fourth quarter of 2016, from October to December, indicating a clear 69% increase...
Five More Airports to be Signed for Development
Minister of Tourism Mr. Moosa Zameer has announced that agreements will soon be signed for the development of 5 new airports.
Speaking at a ceremony...
MMPRC Preparing Extensive Promotions for Maldives at ATM 2017
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation has announced plans to promote Maldives extensively at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to be held in Dubai...
Hilton 2016 Annual Report – Record Growth and Progress Globally
Hilton has publicized its annual report for the year 2016, revealing a year of record growth and remarkable progress.
A leader in the global hospitality...
Final Preparations Underway to Open Dhaalu Airport
Final Preparations are reportedly underway to open Dhaalu Airport at Kudahuvadhoo island, with test flights expected to land at the end of this month.
According...
Investment Forum for Addu Guesthouses on 22nd April
Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) is preparing to host an Investment Forum for parties interested in investing in the guesthouse industry in Addu.
MITDC’s...
New General Manager at W Maldives
W Maldives, one of the most elite luxury resorts in the Maldives, has appointed Thomas Vaucouleur de Ville d’Avray as its new General Manager.
According...
Chinese Outbound Travel Market 2016 : 135 million travellers $261 billion expenditure
2016 was another strong year for outbound tourism from China, the world’s leading outbound market. International tourism expenditure grew by US$ 11 billion to...
Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy lead tourism spending in Europe – UNWTO
Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy are the four European markets in the top ten and all reported growth in outbound demand last...
ATM Global Halal Tourism Summit 2017
The inaugural ATM Global Halal Tourism Summit brings together some of the world’s leading Muslim Travel experts to discuss the nuances of this fast-growing...
Maldives’ first Hot Air Balloon Festival in May 2017
A Hot Air Balloon Festival is coming to the Maldives for the first time, held in capital Male’ on the 19th and 20th of...
PATA ACADEMY PROGRAMME IN MALDIVES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened registration for the first ever human capacity building programme conducted in Maldives by...
DeepFlight Submarine Service Coming to Maldives
Ocean Group, a dive and watersports specialist, has announced that they would offer two-person DeepFlight submarine rides at a Maldivian luxury resort later this...
47 Students Graduate from Four Seasons Maldives Apprenticeship Program
47 students have graduated and been awarded certificates by the Four Seasons Maldives Apprenticeship Program at a special ceremony held at National Art Gallery....
Sun Siyam Group Hosts a 2nd Evening in Riyadh
Sun Siyam Resorts, together with the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives, has hosted another remarkable evening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh...
Maldives Participates in Riyadh Travel Fair 2017
A delegation from the Maldives is participating at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2017, held from 07th to 10th April 2017 at Al Faisaliah Tower...
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