The subject of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, which is scheduled for 19th September 2024, is “The Evolving Luxury Landscape.” This event will bring together prominent figures in the industry to deliberate on the direction of luxury tourism in the Maldives. The 8th Edition of the yearly Hotelier Maldives GM Forum will begin with a…
Three nights of free lodging are part of a unique deal that SriLankan Airlines is offering to travellers from the Middle East who want to visit Gan island in the Maldives. It is anticipated that this offer will generate a great deal of interest from the Middle East, giving visitors a fantastic chance to take…
The “Discover Maldives” webinar series has been launched by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), as part of a global campaign to increase destination visibility and engage tourism trade professionals globally. The 21st August 2024 webinar for the French market marked the start of the webinar series, which offers insightful information about…
A helicopter service in Maldives is unheard of but under the umbrella of “Project Elevate Maldives,” which enables island air mobility for drones and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft operations, Air Chateau DWC, a helicopter and vertiport operator based in Dubai, Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL), a state-owned company of the Maldives, and Wings…
Together, Villa College and Universal Foundation are offering 10 scholarships to students enrolling in the September 2024 Certificate III in Culinary Arts program. President Iyaz Waheed of the Universal Foundation and Vice Rector Dr. Ali Najeeb of Villa College signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing their relationship. Ten students will get full sponsorship from…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between MMPRC & Fliggy, Fliggy being the top online travel platform in China and part of the Alibaba group, and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), with the aim of bolstering and expanding the Maldives’ brand in the Chinese market. At a ceremony conducted…
UK tourism would be a big boost to Addu Atoll, the southernmost part of the Maldives and a former British colony, according to Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal. Addressing the Destination Addu 2024 symposium, which marked the beginning of work to create an all-encompassing city brand for Addu Atoll, Faisal underlined the historical significance of the…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, and Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) to enhance cooperation in promoting fair Maldives tourism growth. At a ceremony on the morning of August 15, 2024, at MMPRC Headquarters, the agreement was signed by Mr. Ibrahim Shiuree,…
A measure to alter the Tourism Act that would enable Maldives resort lessees to renew their leases for a discounted price has been filed by the government to parliament. On behalf of the administration, MP Abdulla Rasheed proposed the measure. At the moment, Maldives resort leases may be extended for a further 49 years under…
The first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, Baa Atoll, is home to the Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, which just announced the completion of a new solar project that would reduce environmental impact and save electricity. The resort is fortunate to have a tropical environment all year round. In order to take advantage of…