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...
Lets Go Maldives receives the prestigious “Seven Star Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award”
“Let's Go Maldives” receives the most prestigious tourism award “Seven Star Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award”. This award was received by Managing Director of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Maldives Border Miles Commences with the First Tourist of 2021
Maldives Border Miles has officially commenced on Friday with the first tourist of 2021. It is three-tier, and the world’s first nationwide...
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