29 C
Malé
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Travel & Tourism

Shangri-La Enters a New Era with Kuok Hui Kwong at the Helm

A new chapter has begun for Shangri-La, the hotel group that helped define the idea of “Asian luxury.” The brand has announced Kuok Hui...

Visit Maldives Corporation Launches Nationwide Events Calendar

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched The Events Calendar, a new platform designed to showcase events taking place across the Maldives. The digital hub brings...

Maldives Nears 1.5 Million Visitors, Eyes Historic Year-End Total

The Maldives has welcomed nearly 1.5 million tourists this year, placing the island nation on track to meet its ambitious target of 2.3 million...

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...

Gov’t aims to increase revenue from tourism to USD 7 billion

Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has revealed that the government aims to increase the revenue generated through the tourism industry to USD 7 billion,...

Tourist arrivals to Maldives increase by 9.6 percent by September

The Ministry of Tourism has recorded a 9.6 percent increase in tourist arrivals to the Maldives as of September 2024, compared to the same...

Two companies awarded contracts for 560 rooms under Hankede Project

Two companies have been awarded contracts to develop 560 rooms as part of the Integrated Tourism Development Project in Hankede, Addu City. The agreements...

Maldives welcomes over 100,000 tourists in September

The Ministry of Tourism has revealed that over 100,000 tourists have visited the Maldives so far this September.Statistics released by the tourism ministry indicated...

Minister Saeed hopeful to include Maldivian cuisine on international airlines

Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed has expressed his aspiration to see Maldivian cuisine featured on international airline menus. He made the remarks during...

MOST READ

Maldives Sees Rise in Resort, Safari Occupancy

Statistics have shown that resort occupancy rates increased in...

Maritime, Aviation Development Key to Tourism Growth, says MACL Chief

The growth of the tourism sector is dependent on...

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...
Advertisementspot_img