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,...
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...
Concessions Planned for Five Atolls as Government Pushes Tourism Growth
The Maldivian government is preparing to unveil a package of targeted concessions aimed at accelerating tourism development in five underdeveloped atolls....
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...
Maldives Boosts Travel Links at Berlin’s ITB 2025
The Maldives is making a strong push at the ITB Berlin Fair 2025, with Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim leading...
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 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...
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...
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....
With Over a Million Visitors, the Maldives Watches Gulf Air Corridors with Caution
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives crossed 1.07 million as of 23 June 2025, with China, Russia, and the United Kingdom leading the...
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...
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Makes Donation to Fiyavathi Orphanage
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa donated mattresses worth MVR 85,118.40 yesterday to the Fiyavathi Orphanage in Hulhumalé, as part 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 Ministry Represents Maldives at China–Sri Lanka–Maldives Forum
The Maldives has taken part in the tri-nation ‘China-Sri Lanka-Maldives Tourism Forum’, aimed at promoting tourism and fostering greater collaboration among industry...
President Expands Tourism Access and Announces Dedicated Halal Tourism Islands
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has unveiled two new tourism initiatives aimed at diversifying the Maldives’ visitor economy: opening underdeveloped atolls to tourism...
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...
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 to Be Held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé on 14 June
Hotelier Maldives will host the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 on 14 June at Barceló Nasandhura Malé.
Launched last year,...
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...
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...
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...
Maldives Carnival 2025 Brings ‘The Sunny Side of Life’ to India
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), in collaboration with Pickyourtrail, successfully hosted the Maldives Carnival 2025, branded as ‘Maldives Mahautsav,’...
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 and Environment Ministry Hosts Power BI Training to Boost Climate Data Skills
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has concluded a one-day training programme focused on climate and energy data visualisation using Microsoft Power...
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...
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