Travel & Tourism

March slowdown points to tourism hit as Gulf air disruption reaches the Maldives

The Maldives entered March with strong tourism momentum, but the first nine days of the month now point to a clear slowdown as war-related...

Maldives Named World’s Leading Destination for Sixth Consecutive Year

The Maldives has reaffirmed its status as a global tourism powerhouse after being crowned World’s Leading Destination 2025 for the sixth year in a...

Maldives Celebrates Two Millionth Tourist in Record Time

The Maldives has done it again – and faster than ever before. Today, the tropical archipelago welcomed its two millionth visitor of 2025, marking...

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...

Koveli Lounge Opens at VIA’s New Terminal, Marking Key Milestone in Expansion

The first passenger lounge at Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new terminal has officially opened, marking a major milestone in the airport’s expansion project and...

Finolhu Leads Collaborative Coral Restoration Effort in the Baa Atoll, Maldives

Finolhu, part of the Seaside Collection, has successfully concluded a four-day coral transplantation initiative, reinforcing its commitment to marine conservation and sustainable tourism. Led...

Symphony of the Island: A Star-Studded Festive Season at Sirru Fen Fushi

This festive season, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort, nestled in the pristine Shaviyani Atoll of the Maldives, invites guests to experience a...

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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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