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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Tourist Arrivals in Early August Show Slower Growth Compared to Previous Months
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in the first half of August reached 107,847, up 4.4 percent compared with the same period last...
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...
TTM Maldives 2025 Wraps Up with Record Meetings and Industry Recognition
The 9th edition of TTM Maldives 2025, which began on August 27th at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, successfully concluded on August 28th at...
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...
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...
Concerns Rise Over Maldives’ Marketing Strategy After ITB Berlin Appearance
The Maldives’ showcase at ITB Berlin 2025 has stirred unease within the tourism industry, with stakeholders voicing growing concerns over the event’s...
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...
Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Addu Amid Land Overlap Concerns
Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services has restated its support for Addu City’s development while clarifying the situation surrounding an overlap between...
Maldives Sees Over 54,000 Tourists in First 10 Days of May
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives during the first ten days of May 2025 reached 54,058, reflecting a 17.6 percent increase compared...
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...
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,...
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...
New Rules for Tourism Ads in the Maldives: What You Need to Know
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has introduced a new regulation that affects how tourist establishments can advertise in the Maldives. Gazetted...
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...
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...
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...
Employment Act Localisation Provisions Set for Full Enforcement This September
Maldivian employers, particularly those in the resort and hospitality sector, face a looming deadline to comply with new workforce localisation rules. Under...
Maldives’ Beauty Captivates Global Audience at Berlinale 2025
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), in collaboration with key industry partners, successfully launched a high-impact advertising campaign at the 75th...
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