The Maldives’ status as a top international vacation destination has been cemented when it was listed as one of the best destinations for 2025 in Forbes Travel Guide. Travelers looking for exotic luxury and wellness experiences are drawn to the Maldives because of its immaculate beaches, overwater villas, and unparalleled natural beauty. The choices made…
The Foreign Exchange Bill, which establishes new rules mandating that foreign exchange earners in the tourism industry convert a percentage of their foreign exchange profits to Maldivian Rufiyaa, was ratified by President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday. On 12th December 2024, the bill was approved by the parliament. Important provisions of the law include: Category A…
At the 2024 Diving & Resort Travel (DRT) Expo in Hong Kong, Fuvahmulah was named the “Best Shark Diving Destination.” This esteemed honor confirms the Maldivian island’s standing as a world-renowned destination for exhilarating and environmentally friendly shark diving experiences. Fuvahmulah is well-known for its remarkable underwater environment and provides divers with a rare chance…
According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, the Maldives saw a 2% decrease in December tourist arrivals, the busiest time of the year, compared to the same period the previous year. The number of December tourist arrivals fell from 63,523 in 2023 to 62,249 in 2024 between December 1 and December 11. The overall…
In order to restore one of nature’s most valuable ecosystems, Diamonds Thudufushi Beach and Water Villas and Mars, Incorporated started a daring initiative in October 2024 called the Big Build Maldives. Over 1,000 reef stars holding 15,000 corals were planted on the island’s reef during the week-long endeavor. A strong collaboration of marine experts, visionary…
The Maldives’ national airline, Maldivian, announced its new routes to China, which will start in January 2025, during an exclusive launch event in Beijing in cooperation with partners. The event, which marked the airline’s launch of A330-200 wide-body aircraft, brought together important players from China and the Maldives, encouraging cooperation and fortifying connections between the…
A new species of fish has been found in the pristine Maldives’ waters, marking a significant advancement in marine science. The species, Chromis Abadhah, is named after the Maldivian Dhivehi word Abadhah, which means forever and represents the continuous dedication to planetary protection. The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, which provided funding for the study, is…