600,000 cruise tourists to visit Dubai in 2016/17 season

Hospitality October 29, 2016

600,000 cruise tourists to visit Dubai in 2016/17 season

Dubai tourism chiefs are aiming to record an 18 percent increase in cruise ship calls during the 2016/17 season, leading to 157 ship calls...

Hospitality December 5, 2016

Now Open: Four Seasons first private island escape at Voavah, Baa Atoll

Now open, the world’s first exclusive-use hideaway in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah, Baa Atoll is a...

Hospitality March 2, 2017

Prominent Increase in Tourist Arrivals in January 2017

The Ministry of Tourism has publicized statistics for January 2017, indicating a clear increase in arrivals from China by 23%, and an overall increase...

Hospitality January 10, 2024

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...

Hospitality August 24, 2016

Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean starts today in Colombo

Returning for the third time in 2016, Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean (HICIO) 2016 started today in Colombo. With content that is relevant to the...

Hospitality March 22, 2017

Tourism Ministry Signs MOU with Bileifahi Council

The Ministry of Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the council of Sh. Bileifahi to expand tourism in the island. The MOU was...

Hospitality August 8, 2023

Salon Maldives Event: Elevating Beauty and Wellness with a Global Brand Showcase

The Salon Maldives Event, an exclusive showcase of renowned international brands represented by Salon Maldives in the local market, is set to...

Hospitality August 17, 2017

The Judging of South Asian Travel Awards Commences

The judging of the Regional travel awards, South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) organized by High Rise has commenced. The judging of the nominees from...

Hospitality December 22, 2016

Universal Resorts signs as a Premium Exhibitor for TTM 2017

Universal Resorts has signed as a Premium Exhibitor for first International Travel Trade Show of Maldives (TTM). Universal Resorts is Universal Enterprises’ flagship company and...

Hospitality January 4, 2024

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...

Hospitality July 30, 2017

Japanese Travel Market Which Dropped Earlier This Year Has Started to Escalate Now

Statistics published by Tourism Ministry has revealed that the number of tourist arrivals from Japan which dropped earlier this year has now begun to...

Hospitality September 5, 2017

Hotelier Maldives Wellness Summit scheduled to be held on 6 September 2017

Local hospitality and business magazine, Hotelier Maldives is putting up their final touches to host the Hotelier Maldives Wellness summit on the 6th of...

Hospitality December 16, 2017

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...

Hospitality June 26, 2023

Patrick Duff Appointed Resort Manager at Vakkaru Maldives

Timeless Sanctuary Vakkaru Maldives welcomed seasoned hospitality veteran Patrick Duff as the new Resort Manager. With an illustrious career spanning nearly four...

Hospitality February 11, 2017

Maldives and Thailand to Expand Relations in Aviation

Talks have begun to improve relations between Maldives and Thailand relating to aviation at a meeting held between Thai Minister of Transport Mr. Arkhom...

Hospitality September 4, 2023

Government Seeks Resort Development Proposals for Three Islands

The government has extended an invitation for tenders aimed at the development and operation of tourist resorts on three islands, Hdh. Medhafushi,...

Hospitality May 3, 2017

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...

Hospitality August 7, 2017

U.S Travel Market Continues to Escalate

Statistics published by Tourism Ministry has revealed that the number of tourist arrivals from the United States of America has risen significantly over the...

Hospitality January 6, 2022

MMPRC Begins Month-Long Marketing Campaign with Kuoni France

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation, (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has initiated a month-long marketing campaign with Kuoni France. The campaign will be held...

Hospitality December 19, 2016

MATATO raises serious concerns about destination marketing efforts for 2017

As previously lobbied by MATATO when Government's budget was submitted to the parliament about the importance of destination marketing given the challenges of rapid...

Hospitality December 24, 2016

Government to launch a special initiative to aid resorts near completion

The government has launched a special initiative to aid resorts near completion in a bid to boost bed capacity in the Maldives Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer...

Hospitality July 3, 2023

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...

Hospitality July 6, 2023

Meeru Maldives Resort Island Unveils New Identity

Meeru Maldives Resort Island has announced that the resort is embracing a fresh new identity. Inspired by the rich...

Hospitality February 11, 2017

UNWTO Declares 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2017 as the ‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development’ in order to advance the universal 2030...