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...
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...
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...
Government in Talks with Shangri-La Over Villingili Resort Reopening
Senior government ministers held a high-level meeting on Sunday with representatives of Shangri-La to discuss the reopening of Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort...
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...
MMPRC to Host Industry-Focused Tourism Insights Workshop
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) will host a Tourism Insights Workshop on 20 April 2025, offering industry stakeholders 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tourist Arrivals in Maldives Up 6.4% So Far in March 2025 Compared to 2024
Tourism data for March 2024 and March 2025 shows notable differences in visitor trends, accommodation capacity, and market dynamics. As of...
What You Need to Know About the 15th Amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act
The Maldives government has introduced several important changes to the Maldives Tourism Act through the 15th Amendment, which was ratified on 19 March...
Tourism Analysis: Growth in Key Markets Despite Indian Visitor Decline
Tourism in the Maldives has seen notable changes between 2024 and 2025, with some markets showing growth while others experienced declines. An...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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