At OTM Mumbai 2025, the premier tourism trade event in India and Asia, the Sunny Side of Life was featured by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) in collaboration with 38 industry partners. The event was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from 30th January 2025 to 1st February…
The captivating “Travel & Adventure Show 2025” was held in New York by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), in association with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Maldives to the United Nations and two industry partners. Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives and Diamonds Thudufushi Beach & Water…
With effect from 1st January 2025, MIC Group (Maldives Inflight Catering) has announced the implementation of its updated grooming policy, reaffirming its dedication to professionalism while embracing changing hospitality trends. By accommodating younger generations and adopting industry best practices, the revised rules guarantee a balance between contemporary aesthetics, regional traditions, and global standards, demonstrating MIC’s…
Thoriq Ibrahim was named head of the newly established Ministry of Tourism and Environment after President Mohamed Muizzu combined the Ministries of Climate Change, Environment, and Energy and Tourism on Saturday. The President’s Office hosted the appointment ceremony on 1st February 2025. Thoriq Ibrahim took his oath of office before Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan…
President Mohamed Muizzu declared on 28th January 2025, that the Maldivian government is in talks with the Bank of Maldives (BML) to offer low-interest loans for the development of land designated for tourism. The president emphasized the value of tourism for the island’s economic growth when speaking during his visit to Haa Alif Filladhoo. He…
President Mohamed Muizzu said on 28th January 2025 that the Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) will have government support to finish building the Naagoshi resort in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Speaking about the project at HA. Filladhoo, President Muizzu said that the Bank of Maldives (BML) would set up financial support to help MTDC finish the…
The Landmark Design Competition has been reopened by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). This program gives budding local artists a stage on which to display their artistic abilities. To promote maximum participation, the Landmark Design Competition has been reopened with an extended deadline, allowing artists more time to think over and…
On 25th January 2025, the Maldives Travel Conference 2025 (MTC 2025), Women’s Edition was hosted and ended in Addu by the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO). Equator Village in Addu City served as the event’s venue partner and hosted the conference. BCC then arranged a free financial literacy course. MTC 2025,…
At FITUR 2025, the year’s first significant travel trade show, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and 25 industry partners presented the Maldives’ varied experiences. The dates of this event were 22nd January 2025 – 26th January 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Professionals in the tourism business as well as inbound and outbound…
SAMANA Developers, a real estate firm based in Dubai, has made its debut in branded homes with the unveiling of a $598 million luxury project in the Maldives (pictured above is SAMANA Mykonos at Dubai Studio City, Dubai). The 507,651 square foot, 190-key property will have poolside apartments, over-water bungalows, and beachfront villas. SAMANA Ocean…