Travel & Tourism

Floating solar is here. What other PV options could power the Maldives?

Last week brought a milestone Maldivian energy planners have been working toward for years. Swimsol, the Austria-based marine solar specialist, switched on a 2.4...

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Maldives After Middle East Suspension

The airline will operate five weekly flights between Malé and Doha, restoring a critical air corridor for tourists, cargo, and perishable imports following disruption...

German Tourist Killed in Boat Strike at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

A German tourist died this morning after being struck by a boat at Manta Point in South Ari Atoll, police have confirmed. The incident was...

Maldives to Launch ‘Ocean Nation’ Campaign at WTM London 2025

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) is set to make a major splash at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, the world’s leading travel and tourism...

Dr Waheed Calls for Tourism to Become a Force for Global Regeneration and Peace

Special Envoy of the President and former President of the Maldives, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan, delivered a compelling address at the Global...

Maldives Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Group Snorkelling Event

The Maldives has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously, with 623 participants taking part in the Baani Event...

Maldives Named Indian Ocean’s Best Island at Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Maldives has once again reaffirmed its status as the premier island destination in the Indian Ocean, having been named the Best Island in...

Maldives Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 with Focus on Sustainable Transformation

The Maldives marked World Tourism Day 2025 under the global theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, reaffirming its commitment to developing a resilient, inclusive, and...

Visit Maldives to Host Tourism Symposium 2025: ‘The Futureshapers’ Workshop’

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has announced that it will host the Tourism Symposium 2025 – The Futureshapers’ Workshop – on 1 October in Malé...

Bank of Maldives and American Express Launch New ‘Experience Maldives’ Campaign for Premium Travellers

Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express have teamed up once again to launch the latest edition of Experience Maldives, a two-year destination campaign...

Bali’s Balancing Act: Paradise Under Pressure

Just two years ago, the site of a bustling Starbucks in Bali was a tranquil rice paddy, swaying gently in the tropical breeze. Today,...

Maldives Named Leading Adventure Destination at SATA 2025

The Maldives has reaffirmed its position as South Asia’s tourism powerhouse, sweeping an impressive 36 honours at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025....

Grand Park Kodhipparu Marks World Manta Day 2025 with Creative and Educational Experiences

Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has commemorated World Manta Day 2025 with a series of immersive and artistic activities aimed at raising awareness about the...

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Minister Urges More Oversight from Four Pillars of Gov’t, People to Strengthen Decentralised Governance

The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works,...

2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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