A nationwide competition to design landmarks to be placed in iconic locations such as Velana International Airport, Male’ City, underwater locations, and other Maldivian islands outside of the Greater Male’ area has been announced by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). This innovative project intends to significantly improve the Sunny Side of…
The new daily non-stop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Velana International Airport in Malé, Maldives, have been successfully inaugurated by Air Arabia, the premier low-cost airline in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area. The Maldives are now more accessible than ever because of this vital route, which greatly expands travel possibilities for…
On October 22nd 2024, at Crossroads Maldives, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) successfully held the first “Tourism Symposium 2024 by Visit Maldives,” ushering in a new era in marketing. Industry leaders used this conference as a crucial forum to discuss the urgent issues and promising prospects influencing the country’s tourism scene.…
By signing the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi declares its steadfast dedication to sustainability. This important move strengthens Sun Siyam Iru Fushi’s commitment to ethical and environmentally friendly operations by bringing the resort into line with international initiatives to lower carbon emissions and promote sustainable tourism practices. Our principles…
The non-profit organisation Olive Ridley Project (ORP) and the innovative luxury resort brand Soneva have announced the inauguration of the Noonu Atoll Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre in the Maldives. The largest of ORP’s three sea turtle rehabilitation clinics on the island country, Soneva Jani, acts as a step-down facility for patients who are being prepared…
On October 16th 2024, the DATA Forum 2024 (Destination Advancement Through Analytics), a groundbreaking event devoted to developing data and intelligence in the tourism sector, was hosted for the first time in the Maldives. The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and E-Tourism Frontiers, a global initiative to promote internet travel in developing…
In the next legislative session, the Maldivian administration is expected to propose changes to the Maldives airport, with the Departure Tax Act and the Airport Development Fee Act seeing the changes. Travellers’ departure costs will be significantly altered by the proposed modifications to the Airport Departure Tax Act. The departure tax and Maldives airport development…
Tourism tax to see changes as the Maldives government intends to propose an amendment that would double the green tax from $6 to $12 per person per night and increase the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) for visitors to 17%. One of the suggested modifications is an increase in the TGST, which is anticipated…
With the release of Regulation No. 2024/R-96, which aims to improve interactions with whale sharks, a major contribution has been made towards Maldives whale shark conservation. With this rule, the Protected Species Regulation (2021/R-25) undergoes its seventh amendment, updating the 2009-established Code of Conduct for the Protection and Conservation of Whale Sharks. With strict rules…
The Maldives is making great efforts to develop its tourism industry, hoping to draw four million tourists annually and generate $7 billion in income. These tourism goals were presented by Ibrahim Faisal, the Minister of Tourism, who emphasized the government’s emphasis on the sector’s expansion. Minister Faisal stated that the government intends to raise tourism-related…