Maldivian Named Local Airline Partner for World Travel Awards 2026
Maldivian named official local airline partner for World Travel Awards 2026 hosted by Maldives.
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Tourism
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…
Maldives Welcomes One Millionth Tourist of 2026
The Maldives has reached one million tourist arrivals for 2026, maintaining the same pace as…
Vilu Reef Expansion Lifts Sun Siyam to Largest Bed Capacity, Chairman Says
Sun Siyam Resorts has expanded its accommodation portfolio with the opening of 50 new overwater…
Tourist Arrivals Fall 20% During First Half of June
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives fell by 20 per cent during the first 13 days…
Tourism Sector Braces for Workforce Contraction as Revenue Expectations Weaken
The Maldives tourism industry is preparing for a significant workforce contraction in the second quarter…
Tourism Ministry, UNFPA Partner on Community Tourism Empowerment Initiative
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
Tourist Arrivals Rebound in May Despite Ongoing Regional Challenges
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have begun to recover following a decline earlier in May…
May Tourism Arrivals Narrow Gap After Weak March and April
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives showed signs of stabilising in May, after the sector recorded…
Visit Maldives Expands Destination Storytelling Through Eid Culture Campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation is seeking to broaden the country’s destination image beyond beaches and luxury…