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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MALDIVES TRAVEL AWARDS: GUESTHOUSE EDITION OPEN FOR NOMINATION
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened nomination for the Maldives Travel Awards – Guesthouse Edition.
MATATO said any guesthouse in...
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...
Fushifaru Maldives Wins 4 Awards at the Prestigious Luxe Global Awards
Fushifaru Maldives, an exquisite resort known for its Maldivian flair and unparalleled genuine hospitality in Lhaviyani Atoll, was recently handed four awards...
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...
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,...
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...
Maldives Wins Outlook Traveler Awards’ Best International Island Destination
Maldives has won the Outlook Traveler Awards 2017’s award for Reader’s choice - Best International Island Destination.
This year was the 10th edition of the...
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