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,…
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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…
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…
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…
Maldives Targets New Wave of Investors With 50-Year Resort Leases
In its latest bid to expand high-value tourism infrastructure, the Government of Maldives has opened…
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,…
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’…
Tourism Leaders Call for Balance, Innovation at Future Summit 2025
The Future Summit 2025 concluded yesterday at Kurumba Maldives, convening government officials, tourism leaders, and…
With Over a Million Visitors, the Maldives Watches Gulf Air Corridors with Caution
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives crossed 1.07 million as of 23 June 2025, with China,…
Gasim Raises Concerns Over Shift to MVR Payments for Employees in Tourism Sector
Jumhoori Party leader Gasim Ibrahim has raised concern over the decisions by some tourism operators…
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…