Attracting Middle-Eastern travelers that nobody wants
One might wonder who are these Arab travelers and what are they looking for. Like any other travel market - Chinese, Indian, US, European...
Air China to Commence Direct Flights to Maldives
Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Wang Fukang has announced that Chinese national airline, Air China, is preparing to begin direct flights between Maldives and...
Sun Online signs as online media partner for Maldives Travel Awards 2017
Sun Media Group has been appointed as the online media partner for the Travel Awards by the Maldives Association for Travel Agencies and Tour...
Dolce & Gabbana Announces Luxury Hospitality Project in Maldives
Italian luxury fashion group Dolce & Gabbana has announced a new hospitality project in the Maldives. They also announced two residential projects...
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,...
Hilton 2016 Annual Report – Record Growth and Progress Globally
Hilton has publicized its annual report for the year 2016, revealing a year of record growth and remarkable progress.
A leader in the global hospitality...
The Third Vacation Expo to commence on 5th July 2018
The Third Vacation Expo targeted to travel and tourism industry organized by High Rise is scheduled to be held from 5th July to 7Th...
Maldives Showcased at ATM 2017
Maldives Marketing and Public Relation Corporation together with partners from the Maldivian Tourism Industry are participating at the 24th Annual Arabian Travel Market. The...
Challenges of Managing Local Employees: A Maldivian Context
When looking at the service industry of the Maldives, one must comprehend the elitism of the brand it displays to the outside world. It...
MATATO to partake in a roadshow that spans 3 cities across India
MATATO to participate in the Outbound Travel Roadshow set to be held in India in March 2018. The Outbound Travel Roadshow (OTR) will be...
Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) signs with partners
Partners Signing ceremony has been held for International Travel Trade Show of Maldives (TTM). TTM will be held from 12th to 13th July 2017...
South Asia’s leading travel exhibition, SATTE 2017 begins in Delhi
South Asian Travel and Trade Exhibition, SATTE begins today, in Pragati Maidan, Delhi, India. MATATO is hosting a destination stand at this exhibition with...
First Charter Seaplane Flight from Gan International Airport lands in Huvadhu atoll
The first charter seaplane flight since the initiation of seaplane operations at Gan International Airport has landed in Huvadhu Atoll.
During a recent meeting with...
Maldivian Travel Agencies granted permission to operate in China
Corresponding with the China-Maldives free trade agreement, Maldivian travel agencies will be able to set up business in China and sell tour packages to...
PATA ACADEMY PROGRAMME IN MALDIVES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened registration for the first ever human capacity building programme conducted in Maldives by...
Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives to be held from 21-24 August 2016
FHAM Exhibition and International Culinary the leading annual festive for the Hospitality Industry of Maldives gathers the entire Tourism Industry to meet under-one roof...
Maldives Tourism Fairs to be Represented Solely by Local Travel Agents & Tour Operators,...
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation’s (MMPRC) Managing Director, Fathmath Thaufeeq, revealed a significant change in the representation of Maldives at tourism...
VIA Sets Record with 649 Seaplanes in a Day
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Marriott Maldives Business Council Launches Partnership with USAID
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the seven Marriott International resorts in Maldives partnered to explore how to enhance...
Statistics of June Month Revealed that Tourist Arrivals Increased by 7.8% This Year Compared...
Statistics published by the Ministry of Tourism has revealed that 85,222 tourists arrived to Maldives till June month. Last year, within the same period...
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...
Siyam World Maldives Appoints Tom McLoughlin as Island Chief and General Manager
Siyam World, Maldives, a thrilling and bold new addition to the Sun Siyam Resorts portfolio, has appointed hospitality trailblazer Tom McLoughlin as...
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...
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...
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