Ibrahim Nasir International Airport rebranded Velana International Airport
His Excellency President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has announced the decision to rebrand and rename Ibrahim Nasir international Airport (INIA). Effective 1st January 2017,...
Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy lead tourism spending in Europe – UNWTO
Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy are the four European markets in the top ten and all reported growth in outbound demand last...
Carpe Diem Maldives to open in June 2018
Ever since the inception of Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. in 2008, the company has been cruising keen travellers around the picturesque Maldivian waters,...
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,...
Crossroads Maldives Becomes First Partner of Maldives Border Miles!
Crossroads Maldives has become the very first partner of the Maldives Border Miles, the world’s first nationwide loyalty program for tourists.
MHF invites all housekeepers to Asia’s largest gathering of hospitality professionals
Housekeepers, General Managers, Purchase Heads, Laundry Managers -- from across 11 countries will converge at the 2 nd edition of the International Housekeepers’ Summit...
Laniakea Tech partners with RepUp, future of Customer Experience & Reputation Management in Hotel...
Laniakea Tech has partnered with RepUP to introduce StayMX/ReviewMX, which will be the future of Customer Experience & Reputation Management in Hotel Industry of...
MMPRC Adds Visit Maldives’ Atolls Segment to Website
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) has added a new segment to the official Visit Maldives Website specified for...
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...
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort now open
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its new property in Maldives, all-villa St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort.
The 77-villa property is in the Dhaalu Atoll,...
Towards Year End: Maldivian Occupancy level at 63%
Nearing the end of the year, the occupancy of the tourism sector service providers is at 63%.
According to...
The Development of Embudu Lagoon Project Will Result in 7000 Job Openings
The massive project of Embudu Lagoon that is being developed by the Thailand based company, Singha Estate have emphasized that this project will result...
Dhiraagu Teams Up with Hotel Asia 2024 as Digital Partner
Dhiraagu has signed as the Digital Partner for the Hotel Asia 2024 Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge.
This is...
Inner Maldives to Organize Cruise Line Packages for Locals
Inner Maldives Holidays Pvt Ltd, one of the leading and multi-award winning travel companies in Maldives is gearing up to begin cruise liner holiday...
ADC imposed from 1st May 2017
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has imposed Airport Development Tax from 1st May 2017 (Monday) at a rate of USD25 per foreign traveler, and USD12...
Maldives participates in the International Housekeepers’ Summit 2016
Clean India, a journal organizing the two-day International Housekeepers' Summit on "Redefining Housekeeping in Corporate Strategy", commences in Mumbai today with 200 corporate and executive housekeepers...
Jumeirah Vittaveli, the place to enjoy first ice-rink in the Maldives
Jumeirah Vittaveli brings a new first to the Maldives this festive season with the opening of the first ice rink in the destination.
The rink...
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...
Tourist Arrivals from America has Increased
Various statistics have revealed that tourist arrivals from America into the Maldives has totaled to 18,295 within the first half of this year resulting...
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...
India to top tourism arrivals to Maldives overtaking China in the next few years
India has become one of the world's fastest-growing outbound travel markets. There were over 20 million Indian outbound travelers in 2015, likely to grow to...
DeepFlight Submarine Service Coming to Maldives
Ocean Group, a dive and watersports specialist, has announced that they would offer two-person DeepFlight submarine rides at a Maldivian luxury resort later this...
MMPRC Showcases the Maldives in Eastern Europe With Dynamic 3-City Roadshow
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has started a journey through Eastern Europe with a dynamic roadshow spanning three...
Media Partners signs for TTM 2017
Public Service Media (PSM), Avas Online, Maldives.net.mv, The Island Chief and Corporate Maldives have signed a MOU with Maldives Getaways Pvt Ltd to become...
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