Public Auction Opens for Maavelavaru Leasehold Rights
State Bank of India’s Malé branch has opened a public auction for the leasehold rights…
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Maldives Welcomes One Millionth Tourist of 2026
The Maldives has reached one million tourist arrivals for 2026, maintaining the same pace as…
Vilu Reef Expansion Lifts Sun Siyam to Largest Bed Capacity, Chairman Says
Sun Siyam Resorts has expanded its accommodation portfolio with the opening of 50 new overwater…
Tourist Arrivals Fall 20% During First Half of June
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives fell by 20 per cent during the first 13 days…
Tourism Sector Braces for Workforce Contraction as Revenue Expectations Weaken
The Maldives tourism industry is preparing for a significant workforce contraction in the second quarter…
Tourism Ministry, UNFPA Partner on Community Tourism Empowerment Initiative
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
Tourist Arrivals Rebound in May Despite Ongoing Regional Challenges
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have begun to recover following a decline earlier in May…
May Tourism Arrivals Narrow Gap After Weak March and April
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives showed signs of stabilising in May, after the sector recorded…
Visit Maldives Expands Destination Storytelling Through Eid Culture Campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation is seeking to broaden the country’s destination image beyond beaches and luxury…
Maldives to Host Expanded World Travel Awards Gala in September 2026
The Maldives is set to host an expanded World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony on World…
Cabinet Committee Says Tourism Downturn Shows Signs of Recovery
The Maldives has seen some recovery in tourist arrivals in May after sharper declines in…
Safety Under Focus After Tourist Drowning and Diving Tragedy
The death of a Spanish tourist near Gaafu Dhaalu Vaadhoo has added to wider concerns…
May Tourism Arrivals Fall 12.7 Per Cent as Low Season Begins
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have slowed in May, extending the softer performance seen in…
Gov’t Considering Assistance for Tourism Businesses Amid Arrival Decline
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the government is reviewing possible support measures for the…
Tourism Industry Seeks Emergency Support as Losses Exceed USD 500 Million
Maldives tourism industry groups have called for urgent government intervention after estimating that losses to…
Tourist Arrivals Down 13.6% in Early May as External Pressures Mount
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives fell in the first nine days of May 2026, reflecting…
Local Island Tourism Holds Ground Amid Tourist Arrival Slump
The Maldives’ March tourism slowdown appears to have exposed a widening split within the hospitality…
April Tourist Arrivals Fall 25.6% Amid Travel Disruptions
Maldives tourism recorded a sharp decline in April as disruptions to international travel linked to…
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 Recognises Industry Talent and Long Service Across Tourism Sector
Recognition of both emerging talent and long-serving professionals took centre stage at the Hotelier Maldives…
PCB Names Four Directors to Visit Maldives Corporation Board
The board of Visit Maldives Corporation Limited has been expanded with the appointment of four…
Cruise Arrivals to Maldives Surge 178% as Sea Travel Gains Share
Cruise tourism to the Maldives has expanded sharply in early 2026, even as overall visitor…
Maldives Simplifies Tourist Visa Extension Process Amid Travel Disruptions
The Maldives has streamlined its tourist visa extension process, reducing approval times and documentation requirements…
Industry Briefing Assesses Impact of Middle East Air Route Disruptions
Tourism stakeholders are coordinating short-term responses to ongoing air corridor disruptions linked to instability in…
April Tourist Arrivals Fall 26% as Travel Disruptions Weigh on Maldives
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives declined sharply in April, reversing earlier gains in the year…