Shangri-La Resort Set to Reopen as Government Targets 2025 Solution
The government has made significant progress in its efforts to reopen the Shangri-La Resort and Spa in Addu City. Tourism Minister Ibrahim...
Tourism Analysis: Growth in Key Markets Despite Indian Visitor Decline
Tourism in the Maldives has seen notable changes between 2024 and 2025, with some markets showing growth while others experienced declines. An...
Liverpool FC Partnership: How the Maldives is Leveraging Football’s Global Influence to Boost Tourism
The Maldives’ new partnership with Liverpool FC has positioned the island nation for unprecedented global exposure. By aligning itself with one of...
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...
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...
Maldives Records 7.3% Increase in Tourist Arrivals in 2025
Tourist arrivals in the Maldives have continued to rise in 2025, with the latest figures showing a 7.3% increase compared to the same period...
Maldives’ Travel Agents Call for Action Against Unregulated OTA Dominance
The Association of Travel Agents (ATA) has voiced strong concerns over what it describes as the growing and unchecked influence of Online...
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...
TEAM Criticises Currency Conversion Impact on Tourism Employees
The Tourism Employees Association of Maldives (TEAM) has voiced concerns over the impact of amendments to the Foreign Exchange Act, which has...
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...
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...
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...
April 2025 Sees Strongest Tourism Growth in Three Years
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives saw a significant boost in April 2025, making it the most successful April in recent years....
Visit Maldives Prepares for an Unforgettable Summer with Game-Changing Campaigns
In an exclusive interview with Corporate Maldives, the Chairperson of Visit Maldives, Abdulla Ghiyas, revealed exciting plans that are set to redefine...
June 2025 Begins with a Surge: Tourist Arrivals Up 38% in First Nine Days
The Maldives' tourism sector entered June this year with a strong momentum, recording a 38.2% rise in tourist arrivals during the first...
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...
Gasim Raises Concerns Over Shift to MVR Payments for Employees in Tourism Sector
Jumhoori Party leader Gasim Ibrahim has raised concern over the decisions by some tourism operators to pay service charge and salaries in...
Tourist Arrivals in May Rise 12 Percent as Maldives Nears One Million Visitors
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives for the month of May 2025 have risen by 12 percent compared to the same period last...
Barceló Nasandhura Officially Opens as Malé’s First Five-Star Hotel
Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the first five-star hotel in the Maldivian capital, officially opened its doors on May 19, marking a new...
Tourist Arrivals in May 2025 Show Strong Double-Digit Growth
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in May 2025 have continued on a strong trajectory, with a 14.6 percent increase recorded for...
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...
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...
UK Leads Tourist Arrivals in Maldives for February, Surpassing China
The United Kingdom became the leading source market for tourism in the Maldives in February 2025, according to recently released statistics from...
Maldives Launches Major Promotional Drive in Germany Ahead of ITB Berlin
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), under its Visit Maldives brand, has announced a major promotional initiative in Germany ahead...
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Situated on the northeastern edge of Hulhumalé, Aséria is emerging as a true architectural marvel in the Maldives. With strong interest from...
Maldives Halal Travel Wraps Up Major Campaigns in Bosnia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
Maldives Halal Travel has concluded three major destination marketing campaigns across Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Philippines, and Malaysia, wrapping up the initiative...
Maldives Targets New Wave of Investors With 50-Year Resort Leases
In its latest bid to expand high-value tourism infrastructure, the Government of Maldives has opened public tendering for the lease, development, operation,...
Gov’t Spending Trails Behind Revenue as Maldives Posts MVR 1.36 Billion Surplus
The Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR 1.36 billion as of 19 June 2025, despite subdued government spending on capital projects....
Gov’t Invites Bids to Develop Halal-Compliant Resorts on Long-Term Leases
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced a public tender for the lease, development, and operation of six tourist resorts under...
