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Maldives Sees 11.5 Percent Growth in July Tourist Arrivals

The Maldives has recorded a significant increase in the number of tourists arriving in the Maldives in July this year compared to the same...

Tourism and Environment: How the Maldives Is Rewriting Its Growth Story

In an era where climate resilience and economic development increasingly overlap, the Maldives appears to be charting a deliberate course toward what global tourism...

Maldives Takes Helm of UN Tourism Commission for South Asia

The Maldives has been named Chair of the United Nations Tourism Commission for South Asia (CSA) for the 2025-2027 term, underscoring its rising influence...

Maldives wins World’s Leading Tourism Destination Award for fifth consecutive year

The Maldives has once again been crowned the World’s Leading Tourism Destination, marking the fifth consecutive year it has received the prestigious accolade at...

Tourism minister announces locals lead investment in new resorts development

Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced that the government has allocated 11 islands for resort development. He made the remarks during a programme...

Tourist arrivals from Russia increases 6% compared to same period 2023

The Ministry of Tourism has announced that over 200,000 tourists have visited the Maldives from Russia so far this year, making it the second-largest...

Gov’t extends deadline for applications for Maldives Tourism Awards

The Ministry of Tourism has extended the deadline to submit applications for the Maldives Tourism Awards. The ministry initially planned to close the deadline...

Tourism Ministry to launch inspections to identify unauthorised tourist service facilities

Ministry of Tourism has announced plans to launch a special inspection to identify unauthorised tourist service facilities. The announcement was made by the Minister...

Tourist arrival jumps to 1.7 million; a notable progress

The Ministry of Tourism has revealed that the Maldives has welcomed over 1.7 million tourists, a remarkable increase of 9.5% compared to the...

Gov’t aims to boost tourism bed capacity with Hanimaadhoo Airport development

Minister of Torusim Ibrahim Faisal has emphasised the efforts being exerted by the government to increase the be capacity for tourism in Hanimaadhoo, Haa...

Maldives welcomes over 1.6 million tourists

The Ministry of Tourism has revealed that the Maldives has welcomed over 1.6 million tourists so far this year. The latest tourism update report released...

Government to cancel contracts for 22 islands leased for tourism

Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced the government’s decision to amend the Tourism Act in response to the longstanding issue of islands leased...

Data is essential for the future of the tourism industry: Shiuree

Managing Director of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC)Ibrahim Shiuree has emphasized the critical role of data in shaping the future of...

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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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