South Asian Travel Awards 2016 opens for online voting
Online voting process of SATA will commence on 20th of August 2016 at 00:00 hrs and end on 5th October 2016 at 23:59 hrs. The process will be ensured with...
Maldives invites developers to purchase islands and lagoons
The announcement, made on Wednesday by the Maldives’ Ministry of Tourism, included a series of different island plots, all of which are available on...
TMA signs agreement with Addu International Airport to start seaplane operations in Gan Airport
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has on Tuesday signed an agreement with Addu International Airport to setup and operate a seaplane base in Gan Airport.
According...
MEGA Maldives Airlines awarded Air Operators Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation...
MEGA Maldives Airlines has been awarded an Air Operators Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India, to launch direct flights...
Corporate Maldives becomes the media partner for Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean 2016
Corporate Maldives has signed up as the official media partner for Hospitality Investment Conference Indian Ocean, which will be held in Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka...
SATA Announces Nominees for the Year 2016
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Average expenditure $528, 58% travel for medical purposes – Maldivians Traveling Abroad Survey
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Maldives no longer a member of “Vanilla Islands”
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Pulse Hotels & Resorts appoint new General Manager and Resort Manager for Kandima Maldives
Pulse Hotels & Resorts has appointed new General Manager and Resort Manager for Kandima Maldives opening in December 2016.
Grant Jefferies is an Australian born,...
Maldives Tourism to be promoted by Jacqueline Fernandez in India
Maldives has adapted various ways and techniques in promoting the country; thus, appointing ambassadors is one of the techniques to endeavor. Social media is...
The Transcending Indian Outbound Travel Market
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China’s outbound tourism slows amid weak yuan, Maldives tourism badly affected
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Maldivian to start flight operations to Mumbai & Delhi
Island Aviation has revealed that Maldivian will start traveling to Mumbai & Delhi in India.
Managing Director of Malivian, Abdul Haris said that the to...
Maldives welcomes 750,000th tourist of Visit Maldives Year
Maldives crosses another milestone in the tourist arrival target of Visit Maldives Year with the welcoming of 750,000th tourist this morning. Mr. Wang Shuai,...
AccorHotels participates in Youth Challenge 2016
The Talent & Culture team of Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort (AccorHotels) took part in the Youth Challenge 2016, an exhibition cum fair organized by...
Kurumba Maldives Unveils Refurbished Main Pool Area
Kurumba Maldives has unveiled enhancement of the resort’s newly refurbished main pool and children’s pool, delivering the ultimate guest experience. With views of the Indian...
First half of 2016 sees a slump in occupancy of resorts while guesthouses on...
According to statistics published by Ministry of Tourism, first of 2016 ended with a total of 619,921 tourists arrivals to Maldives compared to 609,105 tourists same period last...
Hurawalhi Maldives Resort to be powered by Solar Energy
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Maldives Travel Awards’ application for nominations till 15th August
Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO) has extended the deadline of Maldives Travel Awards’ application for nominations till 15th August 2016.
During...
Malahini Kuda Bandos has finally arrived
Malahini Kuda Bandos, a medium ranged 4-star resort developed on the former picnic island has welcomed the first tourists last week.
Malahini Kuda Bandos resort offers well...
Sri Lanka to abolish minimum hotel room rates next year
Sri Lanka’s often disputed minimum hotel room rates enforced many years ago in Colombo city to curb price cutting is to be terminated next...
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...
“Target is 500,000 tourist arrivals for guesthouses by 2020”
The main target of Guesthouses Maldives Conference is 500,000 tourist arrivals for guesthouses by 2020 according to the organiser of the event.
Speaking to Corporate Maldives, Director Business...
Dhigufaru Island Resort to open in August
Dhigufaru Island Resort in Baa Atoll has been set to open on August 15th. This will be the second opening this year after "Finolhu"...
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