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...
Over 100 International Travel Trade Professionals confirm participation in TTM 2017
Over 100 international travel trade professionals (tour operators, media, industry experts) have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Travel Trade Maldives (TTM), the first ever international...
The Small Maldives Island Co. teams up with the Butter Group to launch the...
Butter Group will bring its roster of world-class DJs, performers, captivating interiors, stellar standard of service, and sophisticated audience to the collaboration
The Small Maldives...
First half of 2016 sees a slump in occupancy of resorts while guesthouses on...
According to statistics published by Ministry of Tourism, first of 2016 ended with a total of 619,921 tourists arrivals to Maldives compared to 609,105 tourists same period last...
Maldives Destination Stand at ITB Berlin
A delegation of 280 participants from 88 different companies is participating at ITB Berlin 2017 in Germany from the 8th to 12th of this...
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...
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Invests in Tech for Sustainability
In its ongoing quest to play an active role in protecting the environment, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is investing...
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...
Haizoom Hameed Promoted to Sales Manager at Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi has announced the appointment of Haizoom Hameed as the resort’s new Sales Manager. With an impressive background...
Nikita Sharma to Speak at Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives on Cultivating a Positive Mindset
Sun Siyam Olhuveli Maldives is set to host a motivational session for its staff featuring Indian influencer and speaker Nikita Sharma...
Destination PR Agencies appointed for Maldives
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation MMPRC has appointed PR Agencies in China, Germany, UK, France, India and Korea. Their roles would be as...
SATA 2017 Gala Dinner and Awards concludes, with Maldives receiving 24 Awards
One of the most prestigious tourism awards in South Asia region, South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), the 2017 edition of which was held in...
MATATO participates at South Asia Travel Trade Exhibition, SATTE 2018.
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, MATATO is hosting a destination stand at the South Asian Travel Trade Exhibition, SATTE 2018. SATTE...
The Receding Dragon: The decline in Chinese Tourists to the Maldives
by Mifzal Ahmed
Editor’s Note: Mifzal Ahmed is Co-Founder and Vice President of Strategy at MEGA Maldives Airlines. MEGA Maldives Airlines is the largest international...
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...
Ibrahim Nasir International Airport rebranded Velana International Airport
His Excellency President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has announced the decision to rebrand and rename Ibrahim Nasir international Airport (INIA). Effective 1st January 2017,...
Siyam World Maldives Pioneers Coral Restoration Project
Siyam World continues to drive sustainability initiatives forward with coral restoration efforts in the house reef.
The coral...
AccorHotels invests US $16.8m in Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree Holdings and AccorHotels have entered into a long term partnership to develop and manage Banyan Tree-branded hotels around the world.
Banyan Tree will...
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort now open
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its new property in Maldives, all-villa St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort.
The 77-villa property is in the Dhaalu Atoll,...
TripAdvisor launches a new airline reviews platform
TripAdvisor® today announced the launch of a new airline reviews platform, as well as a newly redesigned flights search service and beta launch of...
Maldives participates in the International Housekeepers’ Summit 2016
Clean India, a journal organizing the two-day International Housekeepers' Summit on "Redefining Housekeeping in Corporate Strategy", commences in Mumbai today with 200 corporate and executive housekeepers...
“CONNECT” Conference Manager launched for TTM
CONNECT, a specialized conference management software, has been launched for the international Travel Trade Show of Maldives (TTM). This software, which innovates meetings and...
Vista Rooms Expands to Maldives: Eyeing to be in 5 Countries by Year-End
Vista Rooms, one of South Asia’s brands of budget stays has launched in Maldives. Targeting the affordable accommodation segment, Vista Rooms aims to make...
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...
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