Maldives Delegation Holds Russia Air Connectivity Talks, Meets Aeroflot in Moscow
Maldivian delegation meets Russian transport officials and Aeroflot in Moscow to expand air connectivity.
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Tourism
Gov’t to Pursue Tourism Leaseholders Over Unpaid Rent and Fines
Government to enforce lease obligations, pursuing tourism leaseholders over unpaid rent, fines, and penalties.
Hulhule Island Hotel Reaches 25-Year Milestone
Hulhule Island Hotel celebrates 25 years, award recognition, and commitment to service and talent development.
Maldives Delegation to Seek Stronger Russian Tourism and Air Links
Maldivian delegation visits Russia to strengthen tourism, air links ahead of Visit Maldives Year 2027.
Visit Maldives Partners with Jalboot and STO Energy for World Travel Awards 2026
Visit Maldives partners with Jalboot and STO Energy for World Travel Awards 2026 ceremony.
‘Islands Are Us’ Unveiled as Theme for Visit Maldives Year 2027
Maldives unveils 'Islands Are Us' theme for 2027, broadening tourism marketing beyond sun and sea.
Centara Hotels & Resorts – Maldives Partners with SAILS to Expand Hospitality Career Pathways for Maldivians
Centara Maldives partners with SAILS to build hospitality career pathways and training for Maldivians.
Maldives Tourism Opens August with 6.8% Arrival Growth
Maldives tourism began August with 6.8% arrival growth despite an ongoing year-to-date shortfall.
Maldivian Named Local Airline Partner for World Travel Awards 2026
Maldivian named official local airline partner for World Travel Awards 2026 hosted by Maldives.
MMA Bulletin Shows Record Q1 Arrivals, though Tourism Contracts as Geopolitical Shocks Persist
Maldives tourism hit record Q1 arrivals before Middle East war triggered sharp March declines.
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives Celebrates First Anniversary
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives marks first anniversary with Maldivian cuisine event celebrating local produce and partnerships.
July Tourism Gap Narrows as Arrivals Fall 1.9 Per Cent
July Maldives tourist arrivals fell 1.9 per cent, narrowing the decline seen in June.
BML Launches Liveaboard Finance Facility With 9.5% Interest Rate
BML unveils liveaboard financing at 9.5% interest with seasonal repayments, seven-year terms, and vessel collateral.
Gov’t Expects Maldives To Maintain 2025 Tourism Arrivals Despite Middle East Conflict
Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen has expressed confidence that the Maldives will maintain…
UNDP, Kandima Maldives and KULA Link Art Sales to Conservation in Dhaalu Valla
Kandima exhibition channels art sale contributions to Dhaalu Valla conservation while artists keep full prices.
July Tourist Arrivals Near Last Year’s Level as Daily Traffic Strengthens
July tourist arrivals near last year's level as daily traffic strengthens across period.
Akira Shiota Named General Manager of Soneva Secret
Soneva appoints veteran hospitality leader Akira Shiota as General Manager of Soneva Secret resort.
Visit Maldives Targets Australian Market With Three-City Roadshow
Visit Maldives runs Australian roadshow to grow arrivals following new direct Malé-Melbourne flights.
Maxx Royal Resorts Expands International Portfolio with Maldives Resort
Maxx Royal Resorts to open its first resort outside Türkiye in Maldives, 2027.
Gulf Hotels Group and Keiretsu Plan Luxury Resort in Kaafu Atoll
Gulf Hotels Group and Keiretsu sign MoU to develop luxury Kaafu Atoll resort.
Maldives Tourist Arrivals Down 2.4 Percent in First Week of July
Maldives tourist arrivals dropped 2.4 percent in early July amid low season and Middle East…
Maldives Steps Up China Tourism Engagement Amid Global Travel Disruptions
The Maldives is moving to strengthen tourism ties with China as shifting global aviation routes…
Maldives Tourism Ends First Half 5.7% Below 2025 Levels
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives declined in June, as disruptions linked to the Middle East…
Public Auction Opens for Maavelavaru Leasehold Rights
State Bank of India’s Malé branch has opened a public auction for the leasehold rights…