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...
MATATO is Starting a Training Program to Attract the Chinese Tourist Market
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is preparing to start a training program to attract more tourists from China in to...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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