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…
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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 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…
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,…
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…
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%…
Tourism at the Heart of Maldives’ Economic Resilience
The latest Macroeconomic Update from the Ministry of Finance & Planning reinforces a long-standing truth:…
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…
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…
Soneva Appoints New CEO as KSL Capital Becomes Majority Owner
Luxury hospitality pioneer Soneva has entered a new chapter in its nearly three-decade journey, with…
Barceló Nasandhura Officially Opens as Malé’s First Five-Star Hotel
Barceló Nasandhura Malé, the first five-star hotel in the Maldivian capital, officially opened its doors…
Tourist Arrivals in May 2025 Show Strong Double-Digit Growth
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives in May 2025 have continued on a strong trajectory, with…
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 to Be Held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé on 14 June
Hotelier Maldives will host the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025 on 14 June at Barceló Nasandhura…