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…
Despite a brief shutdown from June to September for a runway expansion project, Maafaru International Airport saw an impressive amount of aircraft movements by the end of 2024, under the watchful eye of Island Aviation Services Limited. With 98 private jet movements, December 2024 ended on a high note, highlighting the airport’s crucial role as…
As part of its participation in ITB Berlin 2025, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is excited to unveil a significant marketing campaign in Germany that includes the wrapping of 200 taxis in Berlin. One of Visit Maldives’ biggest outdoor campaigns to date, it will promote the Maldives as a top tourism…
As part of Sun Siyam’s resort-wide Sun Siyam Cares activities, Siyam World Maldives is pleased to announce its partnership with CLEANMaldives under the PLEASE Project (Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia), further solidifying its dedication to sustainability. Supported by UNOPS, the World Bank, SACEP, CLEANMaldives, and the Climate Collective Foundation, this year-long pilot…