GCC to witness ‘sharp’ slowdown in 2017 – research
All six GCC economies will experience a “sharp” slowdown this year and over 2017, although the UAE and Qatar will outperform the others, according...
Maldives participates in the leading International Travel Trade Show of Italy, TTG Incontri 2016
Maldives participates in TTG Incontri launched today, 13th October 2016 in Rimini, Italy. Along with 30 representatives from 18 companies of tourism Industry, Acting...
Millionth tourist has arrived today
The one millionth tourist has arrived today. The one millionth tourist was an Indian.
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Hotel Jen by Shangri-La Conducts a Health Awareness Campaign
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Ooredoo makes several CSR pledges during IPO
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Abu Dhabi Airports Co set to redevelop Seychelles International Airport
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Tourist influx increased by 1.9% with an 11% decrease in the Chinese market
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Islamic economy said to be worth more than $3000 billion in 2015
Global Muslim spend across sectors of the Islamic economy surpassed $1.9 trillion in 2015, while the Islamic Finance sector has around $2 trillion in...
Ooredoo Maldives has gone public
Ooredoo Maldives has decided to become a public limited company and sell their shares on the Maldives Stock Exchange.
Ooredoo Maldives which is a subsidiary...
Mount Lavinia Hotel , Sri Lanka to be the official host of South Asian...
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Passenger Growth Slowed in August
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Government income has increased over the past month
Rent money received from resorts have increased and tax income of the government ha increased over the past month.
The tax monitoring authority of the...
“GOLD 100” receives huge response from leading companies of the Maldives
"GOLD 100" has received huge response from leading companies of the Maldives. Over 100 applications have been received for “GOLD 100” nominations which will...
Wellness and Health – New Definition of Luxury and Lifestyle
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MATATO signs as Associate Partner for first international Travel Trade Show of Maldives (TTM)
Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO) has signed a MOU with Maldives Getaways Pvt Ltd to become an Associate Partner for...
Special Flight to CITM Shanghai Expo 2016 by Mega Maldives
Mega Maldives has announced a special Flight to CITM Shanghai Expo 2016 in November.
The China International Travel Mart (CITM) is being held in Shanghai...
Corporate Maldives has been appointed as a media partner of South Asian Travel Awards
The leading business & hospitality magazine of Maldives, "Corporate Maldives" has been appointed as a media partner of South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) scheduled to...
Srilanka-Maldives trade talks
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will hold a session on "Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka and Maldives" on Thursday 20...
Resorts opened and to be launched in 2016
The tourism industry is one of the fastest if not the fastest growing and developing sector in the Maldivian economy. Solely based on the...
Chip Eng Seng and Park Hotels jointly invest to develop a resort in the...
The Kohdhipparu island which was previously being developed by Amin Construction sold the project over to the highest international bidder. A lot of foreign...
Over 100 applications received for “GOLD 100” nominations | Deadline 10th October 2016
Over 100 applications have been received for “GOLD 100” nominations which will be a list of leading 100 companies of the Maldives. The deadline...
MMA has released the Monthly Economic Report for September
In October last year it was estimated by the Ministry of Finance and Treasury that the GDP of the country would be up to 6.4%...
International tourist arrivals up 4% in the first half of 2016 | UNWTO
International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 4% between January and June 2016 compared to the same period last year. Destinations worldwide received 561 million...
SriLankan to start operations to Gan International Airport in December
SriLankan Airlines is prepared to begin direct operations between Gan and Colombo this December.
An official from Ace Travels, the SriLankan agent in the country...
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