Maldives Showcases Tourism Excellence at ATM Dubai 2025
The Maldives is making a strong statement at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, currently underway at the Dubai World Trade...
Barceló Hotel Group Expands in Maldives with Launch of Barceló Nasandhura Malé
Barceló Hotel Group has expanded its presence in the Maldives with the opening of Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the first five-star hotel...
Maldives Tourist Arrivals Up 7.6% as 1 Million Mark Nears
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have continued their upward trend, with the latest figures showing a 7.6 percent increase as of...
Maldives Participates in PATA Annual Summit to Strengthen Tourism Development
The Maldives took part in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual General Meeting and Annual Summit held from 21 to...
Tourism Minister Says No Impact on Arrivals from Israeli Passport Ban as April Figures...
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives’ ban on Israeli passport holders has had no noticeable impact...
Marriott International Celebrates Second Cohort of Hospitality Apprentices in the Maldives
Marriott International marked the graduation of 31 apprentices from its Maldives Apprenticeship Program on 19 April with a ceremony at the...
Visit Maldives to Host Multi-Sensory “Maldivian Evening 2025” in Dubai
Visit Maldives is set to host “Maldivian Evening 2025” in Dubai on 28 April, presenting an immersive showcase designed to capture...
Patina Maldives Launches Exclusive Football Camps with German Champions FC Bayern Munich
In a striking fusion of sport and luxury, Patina Maldives has announced an exclusive partnership with German football giant FC Bayern...
Workshop Brings Together Key Stakeholders to Map Future of Maldives Tourism
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) hosted its inaugural Tourism Industry Insights Workshop on 20 April 2024, bringing together...
Vacation Expo 2025 Draws to a Close After Three Vibrant Days
The final day of Vacation Expo 2025 is underway at Central Park, Hulhumalé, marking the conclusion of the Maldives’ largest annual...
Visit Maldives Shifts Focus from ITB Berlin, Highlights ATM Dubai in New Strategy
Visit Maldives is placing increased emphasis on the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai for 2025, reflecting a broader shift in...
Government in Talks with Shangri-La Over Villingili Resort Reopening
Senior government ministers held a high-level meeting on Sunday with representatives of Shangri-La to discuss the reopening of Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort...
April Tourist Arrivals Jump 13.9%, Maldives Enters Q2 on a High
The Maldives is seeing a robust start to April 2025, with tourist arrivals rising by nearly 14% compared to the same...
MMPRC to Host Industry-Focused Tourism Insights Workshop
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) will host a Tourism Insights Workshop on 20 April 2025, offering industry stakeholders a...
Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Addu Amid Land Overlap Concerns
Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services has restated its support for Addu City’s development while clarifying the situation surrounding an overlap between...
Addu City Council Opens Bidding for Tourist Facility on Savaahili Island
The Addu City Council has launched an invitation for bids to develop a tourist facility on Savaahili Island, offering both local...
Maldives Sees Early April Tourism Boost Amid Upward Trend
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in the first five days of April 2025 reached 35,312, marking a 31.5% increase compared to...
Tourism Minister: Liverpool Campaign May Help Surpass Visitor Target
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has said the government’s promotional partnership with Liverpool Football Club is expected to draw a...
Tourist Arrivals in March Reach New High, But Growth Shows Signs of Normalising
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in March 2025 reached a record 203,464, continuing the upward trend in absolute numbers. Yet, a...
Tourism Sector GST Falls as Key Revenue Source in First Two Months of 2025
Maldives’ revenue collection for the first two months of 2025 reveals a mixed picture, with February marking a year-on-year increase while...
Tourism Ministry Announces New Resort Bids in Key Atolls
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has opened bidding for the lease, development, operation, and management of tourist resorts in three...
Rising Cruise Tourism Brings MS Crystal Symphony Back to the Maldives
The Maldives is witnessing a growing influx of cruise tourists, with the recent arrival of MS Crystal Symphony highlighting the country's...
Tourist Arrivals in Maldives Up 6.4% So Far in March 2025 Compared to 2024
Tourism data for March 2024 and March 2025 shows notable differences in visitor trends, accommodation capacity, and market dynamics. As of...
What You Need to Know About the 15th Amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act
The Maldives government has introduced several important changes to the Maldives Tourism Act through the 15th Amendment, which was ratified on 19 March...