Travel & Tourism

Bangkok Airways and Air India Pause Maldives Flights as Fuel Crisis Reshapes Regional Aviation

The Maldives is facing renewed pressure on its air connectivity after two carriers, Bangkok Airways and Air India, suspended service on routes linking the...

Naagoashi resort development accelerates as mockup rooms near completion

Development work on the tourist resort of Naagoashi in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll is advancing rapidly, Ahmed Niyaz, the Managing Director of the Maldives...

MNDF Diver Dies During Search Operation for Missing Italian Divers in Felidhu Atoll

A diver with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has died during an operation to recover four missing Italian divers in Felidhu Atoll. The MNDF...

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...

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...

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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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