Hospitality

Hospitality August 27, 2016

Wellness tourism industry worth $500 billion – HICIO 2016

Delegates from the 3rd International Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean (HICIO) have returned to Maldives from a successful event. The event took place in...

Hospitality November 16, 2016

MATATO urges government to spend more on destination marketing

Maldives tourism industry is demonstrating immense growth in terms of bed capacity, and we have seen this figure almost double in the last ten...

Hospitality October 25, 2016

Top 10: Facts about First International Travel Trade Show of Maldives (TTM)

TTM will be the very first and only international travel trade show dedicated to Maldives in the history of Maldivian Tourism Industry. TTM...

Hospitality September 28, 2017

Maldives Travel Awards: Guesthouse Edition Open for Voting

Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened up voting for the Maldives Travel Awards – Guesthouse Edition. Voting lines have been...

Hospitality December 16, 2017

Will an “Underwater Theme Park” boost Maldives Tourism Sector?

Globally theme parks are an important component in developing tourism demand. In some destinations theme parks can be the main reason why tourists consider...

Hospitality September 18, 2016

Online and SMS voting is now open for Maldives Travel Awards 2016

Maldives Travel Awards 2016 has officially opened for voting. Voters could cast their vote through the official website: www.travelawards.mv and also via SMS which...

Hospitality June 14, 2017

Successful Marketing Strategies Led to an Increase in German Tourists

It has been recorded that there is an increase in the number tourist arrivals from Germany as a result of marketing strategies adapted by...

Hospitality July 9, 2017

Maldives triumphs at World Travel Awards Indian Ocean event

Maldives has been recognised as Indian Ocean's Leading Destination, Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination and Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Destination at World Travel Awards Indian...

Hospitality May 18, 2017

MATATO takes part in WTM Connect Asia 2017

MATATO along with tourism industry of Maldives, took part in WTM Connect Asia 2017 held at Penang, Malaysia from 17-19 May. Through partnership between MATATO...

Hospitality November 7, 2017

195 representatives from Maldives showcase splendor of the country at WTM London

Several exhibitors including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, travel agencies, associations and airline operators are representing Maldives at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2017. According...

Hospitality June 15, 2017

Motivational Champion Paul McNeive is set to address the first ever Hotelier Summit during...

Motivational Speaker Paul McNeive is set to address the first ever Hotelier Summit to be held during Travel Trade Maldives. As a major component...

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 October 28, 2017

SATA 2017 launched in Addu City

South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017 was launched on October 27 in Equator Village, Addu City. The event was launched with “opportunity and conversation...

Hospitality July 12, 2016

Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah to Open This Year

At the end of this year it’s possible for luxury travelers to book an entire private island at the Four Seasons on the Maldives...

Hospitality July 2, 2023

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...

Hospitality June 3, 2017

Three New Islands Open for Resort Development.

Tourism Ministry have added three more islands for the list of islands for resort development. Kaafu Atoll Kagi, Ad Atoll Bodukaashihuraa and Lonubui were...

Hospitality November 23, 2017

USD 4 million guesthouse project to be initiated in K. Kaashidhoo

Ministry of Tourism Maldives together with the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) is planning an integrated guesthouse project in K. Kaashidhoo. In a press...

Hospitality March 6, 2017

Maldivian signs as an Airline Partner for TTM 2017

Maldivian has signed as an Airline Partner for first International Travel Trade Show of Maldives (TTM). Maldivian is owned and operated by Island Aviation Services...

Hospitality March 21, 2017

Hondaafushi Resort to Open in April

Hondaafushi, a new 4-star 400 room resort in North Haa Dhaalu atoll will be opening at 80 room capacity next month. Proprietor AAA Hotels &...

Hospitality January 20, 2021

Soneva Jani Welcomes a New Era with the Launch of Chapter Two

Soneva, the luxury resort operator with sustainability at its core, has announced the launch of Soneva Jani, Chapter Two. The award-winning Maldives...

Hospitality September 7, 2016

Maldives to host World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016

Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort, an idyllic-paradise nestled amid lush tropical vegetation in the Maldives, has been selected to host the World Travel Awards...

Hospitality July 28, 2016

Maldives named number 1 in the Condé Nast Traveler’s list of ‘25 Best Island...

Maldives has been named the number 1 spot in the Condé Nast Traveler’s list of ‘25 Best Island Beaches for Swimming and Snorkeling'. "It's no...

Hospitality March 14, 2017

OZEN by ATMOSPHERE at MAADHOO wins the prestigious CONNOISSEUR CIRCLE AWARD for the “BEST...

Connoisseur Circle, the leading Luxury Lifestyle Magazine with the German speaking markets has just held its Annual Awards ceremony during ITB 2017, in Berlin,...

Hospitality March 22, 2017

MITDC Invites Developers for New Picnic Island

Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has invited interested parties to tender for the reclamation of a lagoon near Male’, to be developed into...