MATATO Travel Conference concludes
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators, MATATO has launched the First Edition of Maldives Travel Conference, at Bandos Maldives.
The conference was attended by 150...
Maldives Investment Forum ready to kick off
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Speaking to press, Economic Executive Coordinator stated that...
Current system for US Dollar sales to be overhauled
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Thomas Cook to open an own-branded resort in the Maldives
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Japanese mail-order firm opening Westin resort in Maldives
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SATA Awards concludes with Maldives taking home 18 awards
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Chinese Yuan at an 8 year low
The Chinese yuan hit an eight-year low as the central bank set a weaker daily guidance rate.
The currency fell to 6.8729 against the greenback,...
“Maldives Travel Conference” to be held on 19th November
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Over a...
Dhiraagu Provides Free Conference Calling Services to The Blind and Visually Impaired Society of...
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Government earnings at 888 million last month
With Rf 888.4 million earned from different taxes in the previous month, the government has earned Rf 12.3 billion this year.
Statistics released by Maldives...
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...
Automatic check clearance has started
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Sri Lanka imposes tax on online bookings
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Customs earnings at 215 million in October
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M7 Print signs as Print Partner for TTM 2017
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Mega Maldives to organize India launch event at New Delhi on the 24th November
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Maldives promoted at WTM London & CITM Shanghai
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The Government launches website to keep public informed of the Budget 2017
A booklet and a website to convey the information regarding the budget for the next year was launched today by the government.
In a function...
Current 500 and 1,000 rupee bills of India ceased being legal tender
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will replace its largest-denomination bank notes with newly designed ones, a move...
Abdul Majeed | CEO of Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd
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Muslim Business Travel Segment at $22 Billion
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Rf 13 billion allocated for development projects
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