VMC Forecast 100,000 Extra Tourists From Its Liverpool Deal. Did They Come?
Maldives promoted Liverpool tourism deal promising 100,000 extra visitors, but arrival results remain unproven.
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Maldives Calls for Affordable Finance for Small States
Maldives urges affordable, predictable financing and stronger representation for small states at Commonwealth meeting.
October Tourist Arrivals Rise Just 0.2% From Last Year
October tourist arrivals rose just 0.2 per cent yearly, leaving the annual shortfall largely unchanged.
Ministry Revises Cross-Subsidisation Lease Acquisition Costs for Outer Atolls
Tourism Ministry revises cross-subsidisation lease acquisition cost calculations for six outer atolls through 2027.
Naagoashi Resort Set to Open Within 11 Months, Announces Tourism Minister
Naagoashi Resort passes 50 per cent completion, set to open within 11 months.
Maldives Holds Domestic Airfares Flat for Three Years to Safeguard Island Tourism
Maldives kept domestic airfares flat three years, shielding island guesthouses and tourism from inflation.
Tourist Arrivals Down 3.9% in First Half of October
Maldives tourist arrivals fell 3.9% in early October 2026 despite outpacing September's daily average pace.
CROSSROADS Maldives Gains Recognition for Country’s Largest OECM Area
CROSSROADS Maldives earns recognition as the country's largest OECM biodiversity conservation area.
Maldives Moves to Terminate Agreements for 161 Undeveloped Resort Sites
Maldives introduces regulations to terminate agreements for 161 undeveloped resort sites nationwide.
Tourism Apprenticeship Partnership to Encourage More Women into the Sector
Maldives ministries partner on tourism apprenticeships, aiming to boost local workforce and encourage more women.
Hotelier Maldives Hosts 10th Edition of GM Forum
Hotelier Maldives hosted its 10th GM Forum, uniting resort leaders on resilience, talent, and technology.
MIRA Publishes Comprehensive User Guide for MGIS Portal
MIRA releases MGIS portal user guide mandating digital guest tracking and Green Tax reporting.
Tourism Pioneer Afeef Welcomes Plan for Citizen Shares in 10 Resorts
Afeef backs government plan giving Maldivian citizens profit shares in ten state-developed resorts.
Gov’t Plans Urgent GST Changes After Overseas Tourism Industry Objections
Maldives plans urgent GST changes after overseas tourism operators object to new overseas tax rules.
Italian Operator Calls for Wider Maldives Sales Freeze Over GST Rules
Italian operators freeze Maldives sales and widen protest against new GST rules for non-residents.
IATO Urges Maldives to Delay New Tourism Tax on Foreign Operators
Indian tour operators urge Maldives to delay new tourism tax on foreign agents.
September Tourism Holds Steady as Annual Arrivals Remain Below 2025
September tourist arrivals held steady year-on-year, but annual totals remain below 2025's pace.
Maldives Must Strive to Become World’s Safest Destination, Says Homeland Security Minister
Minister urges united effort to make Maldives the world's safest tourist destination through collaboration.
When Tourism Promotion Becomes a Holiday: The Problem With Oversized Delegations
Oversized government tourism delegations lack transparency on roles, costs, and measurable outcomes, resembling publicly funded…
Maldives Must Invest in Tourism Skills as AI Reshapes Travel, President Says
President Muizzu urges digital skills investment while preserving personal hospitality as AI reshapes tourism.
Aman to Open First Maldives Resort in Vaavu Atoll
Aman debuts in Maldives with Amanolu resort and private-island residences in Vaavu Atoll, 2028.
Destination Future Proposes Alternative to Expanded TGST Rules
Destination Future has called on the Government and the People’s Majlis to halt the implementation…
Maldives Tourism Begins September Below Last Year’s Pace
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have begun September at a slightly slower pace than last…
New MIRA Guide Clarifies GST on Tourism Resellers and Agents
MIRA guide explains how expanded 17 percent tourism GST applies to inbound resellers and agents.