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...
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...
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...
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...
Visit Maldives Unveils Subtle Brand Refresh to Strengthen Global Visibility
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), also known as Visit Maldives, has introduced a refreshed logo and updated brand identity...
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...
Maldives to Celebrate Global Wellness Day 2025 with Focus on Reconnection
This year’s Global Wellness Day will take place on 14 June 2025, uniting communities across the Maldives and the world under...
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives Opens Following Strategic Acquisition Through AWG Consulting
A new chapter has begun in Maldivian tourism with the official opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, a resort developed on an island...
Addu City Invites Investors to Develop New City Hotel in Feydhoo
Addu City Council has opened invitations for investors to develop a 45-room city hotel in Feydhoo, located in the Dhigihera Tourism Zone...
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...
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...
February Tourism Figures Ease Slightly Despite Strong Start to 2025
In February, tourist arrivals in the Maldives experienced a modest decline compared to the same month last year, although the broader picture...
June Breaks the Off-Season Mould as Tourist Arrivals Climb
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives rose by 15 percent in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, with 141,772 visitors...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Maldives Sees Strong Growth in June Arrivals Despite Off-Season
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives during the first fifteen days of June saw a strong year-on-year increase, signalling continued momentum in the...
Maldives Sees 9.1% Rise in Mid-Year Tourist Arrivals Compared to 2024
The Maldives has recorded a strong uptick in tourism for the first half of 2025, welcoming 1,043,082 visitors as of 16 June,...
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...
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...
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...
Maldives Sees 11.5% Growth in Tourist Arrivals for July 2025
Tourism arrivals to the Maldives rose to 186,738 in July 2025, marking an 11.5 percent year-on-year increase compared to the same period...
TGST Hike Comes into Effect: Tourism Sector Now Subject to 17% Rate
The Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) in the Maldives has officially increased from 16 percent to 17 percent as of today,...
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