Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort in Addu Set to Reopen by December 2025
The Government has confirmed that Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort in Addu City will reopen by 31…
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President Marks World Tourism Day with Focus on Sustainability and Innovation
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, in a statement marking World Tourism Day, reflected on the Maldives’…
Soneva Group Announces Leadership Appointments and Opens Dubai Headquarters
Soneva Group has announced three senior leadership appointments alongside the opening of its new global…
Gov’t Announces Lease of Faafu Nilandhoo Land for Hotel Development
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced a public tender for the lease of…
Maldives Sees 15.8% Rise in Tourist Arrivals in Early September
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives showed a strong performance in the first two weeks of…
Tourism Ministry Opens Bids for Kaashidhoo Lagoon Resort Project
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has invited bids for the development and operation of…
Browns Investments Signs Agreement to Sell Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives for USD 57.5 Million
Browns Investments PLC (BIL) has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell the assets…
Arrivals Rise 23.6% in Early September, Pushing 2025 Total Past 1.5 Million
The first week of September recorded a notable surge in tourist arrivals, with 33,773 visitors…
August Arrivals Lift Maldives’ 2025 Momentum, Up 9 Percent Year on Year
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives reached 192,058 in August 2025, an increase of 9 percent…
Kihaa Maldives Found Operating Without Valid Licence, Faces Legal Action
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has announced legal action against Kihaadhuffaru in Baa Atoll,…
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…
Maldives’ Largest Travel Trade Show TTM Maldives 2025 Kicks Off in Malé
The 9th edition of TTM Maldives 2025 has officially begun, bringing together top travel partners…
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…
Tourist Arrivals in August Up 7.6 Percent as Maldives Maintains Growth
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in August have shown steady growth, with 158,434 visitors recorded…
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…
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…
Gov’t Rolls Out Tourism Trust Fund and New Advertising Guidelines
The Maldivian government has introduced a set of new regulations aimed at improving transparency and…
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…
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…
China Leads as Tourist Arrivals Top 1.2 Million by Mid-July
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have reached 1.22 million as of 19 July 2025, showing…
MMPRC Convenes AGM, Reviews Year in Tourism Promotion
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) held its Annual General Meeting on 15…
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…
Tourist Arrivals in July Up 16.5 Percent as Maldives Sees Strong Mid-Year Surge
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives reached 70,263 in the first 12 days of July 2025,…
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…