A major step forward in the continuous modernization of entry to the Maldives, the new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) is scheduled to be inaugurated by December of this year, according to Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal. He made the news in his World Tourist Day speech, highlighting the terminal’s critical role in the…
In the next two years, the Maldives will build a training resort, as announced by Dr. Mariyam Mariya, Minister of Higher Education, Labor, and Skills Development and is set to boost the country’s tourism industry. This program, in association with the Maldives National University (MNU), seeks to draw in foreign students and equip local professionals…
The Maldives won an astounding 30 accolades at the South Asian Travel accolades (SATA) 2024, further solidifying its status as one of the top travel destinations in the world. The world-famous event was organized by the Hotels Association of Nepal (HAN) and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and held on Friday, 20th September 2024, at…
In order to produce the TV series MATATO Talks, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has announced a new agreement with ICE Network. The first episode of the 12-month series debuted on 3rd October 2024, which is also the National Tourism Day of the Maldives. New episodes will air every month…
The lagoon at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has received official recognition as an Important Shark & Ray Area (ISRA), along with Maamunagau and Fenfushi. This honor comes after the resort’s continuous partnership with the Manta Trust, one of the world’s preeminent organizations for manta ray conservation and study. This accomplishment is the result of…
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) presented the French market with the wide variety of vacation experiences offered by the Maldives during IFTM Top Resa 2024, which was held in Paris, France, from September 17th September 2024 – 19th September 2024. reaches out to important travel consumers in all market areas, including MICE,…
Effective 13th September 2024, Maldivian and the international online travel company Trip.com, have announced a new partnership. Through this new partnership, travelers from all around the world will be able to book direct flights to the Maldives through Trip.com. This new collaboration is a critical step for Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, to…
Diamonds Thudufushi and MARS have achieved exceptional success in their pilot restoration project in the Maldives, setting new standards in the field of coral reef restoration through their innovative collaboration. Diamonds Thudufushi started a similar mission after being inspired by MARS’s work worldwide, where they effectively boosted coral cover and marine life considerably with their…
Let’s Go Maldives has been formally designated as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Air Arabia in the Maldives, alongside the tourism industry and trade partners. With this appointment, Air Arabia is expanding its service offerings to tourists looking for affordable travel options and solidifying its position in the Maldives. They will serve as the…
Representing the Maldives at the recent 2024 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event in Sanya, Hainan, China, on September 4th 2024 – September 5th 2024, was the Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). This esteemed occasion was organized by the Sanya Tourism Board and the Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio, TV, and Sports of Sanya…