According to the state budget, there will be 14.2 million bed nights and 2.2 million visitors overall in the upcoming year. In order to do this, the government is concentrating on finishing and opening the new airport terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA), which is an essential part of its larger plan to expand the…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Ministry of Tourism and The Maldives National University (MNU) to build a five-star resort and Hotel Training School on the island of L. Hulhimendhoo. This partnership is in line with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s goal of strengthening the Maldives’ position as a leader in hospitality education…
In order to offer tourists visiting guest houses in North Ari Atoll smooth and opulent seaplane transfers, Manta Air has announced an exclusive arrangement with Kaani Hotels and Resorts. Manta Air’s position as the top option for guest transfers throughout the Maldives is strengthened by this partnership, which expands its service offering. By providing guesthouses…
With 52 free holidays, one for every week of 2025, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is thrilled to announce the start of “The World’s Biggest Giveaway” campaign. Launched during the World Travel Mart (WTM) London event on 5th November 2024, this year-long campaign of freebies on Visit Maldives’ social media channels is…
The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024, the leading international travel trade show, took place at Excel London from 5th November 2024 to 7th November 2024, with Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) as a participant. As the most significant travel and tourism event in the world, World Travel Market London provides a…
On 27th October 2024, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, in collaboration with twelve-time world record freediver Christian Redl, held an inspiring island cleanup and plastic pollution awareness session in Maalhos Island, Baa Atoll, as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and community engagement. In one of the Maldives’ most biodiverse regions, the event, which…
In its first year of business, SO/ Maldives is pleased to report that it has earned the esteemed Green Globe certification. Under the direction of Ennismore’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) purpose, the resort combines eco-conscious innovation with its renowned fashion-forward brand while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to sustainable practices. By positively influencing the environment,…
The gorgeous Canareef Resort Maldives hosted the recent Addu Branding Event, which was a huge success. This esteemed occasion provided a stage for showcasing Addu Atoll’s distinct beauty and promise to a worldwide audience. Canareef, which is located on the southernmost Maldivian atoll and is surrounded by crystal-clear blue waters, provided an amazing setting for…
As part of the resort’s Sun Siyam Cares program, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is pleased to announce the start of its Coral Restoration Project. This project, led by Mohamed Shah, the resort’s recently hired marine biologist, intends to revitalize and restore the island’s coral reefs, which are crucial habitats that sustain the abundant marine species…
With the formal start of the much awaited Visit Dharavandhoo Year 2025, an exciting year devoted to promoting Dharavandhoo Island’s rich cultural legacy, scenic beauty, and distinctive local experiences has begun. This campaign, which gives visitors an opportunity to see the Maldives outside of its opulent resorts, is a part of a larger initiative to…