As part of a major expansion of its global network, Maldivian direct flights to China have been announced to three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. An important step in enhancing travel relations between the Maldives and China is this strategic route expansion, which comes after the airline just added the Airbus A330-200, its…
The Maldives Carnival 2025, “Maldives Mahautsav,” presented by Pickyourtrail with support from Visit Maldives, took place at the Ambience Mall in Gurgaon, India, on 11th January 2025 – 12th January 2025. The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is excited to announce this event. Aishath Azeema, the High Commissioner of the Republic of…
In a major move toward promoting domestic travel, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) had its inaugural board meeting of 2025 in Aa. Ukulhas. Ibrahim Shiuree, the managing director of MMPRC, Abdullah Ghiyas Riyaz, the chairman, and the board of directors of the company presided over the meeting. The Ukulhas Council greeted them…
In the esteemed Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best list for the World Top Destinations, the Maldives has earned the 23rd position. This honor emphasizes the archipelago’s timeless allure as a dream vacation spot, known for its immaculate beaches, azure oceans, and opulent amenities. The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best honors…
Chongqing Airlines of China will operate three weekly flights to Malè, which started its operations on 8th January 2025. With a layover in Colombo, the three services run on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The itinerary is Malè-Colombo-Chongqing, with simple connections to other carriers. The planned three-weekly flights between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and Velana International…
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) for the 2024 – 2025 term was held on 26th January 2025. A new executive board was chosen at the meeting to supervise the association’s operations and projects. The elected board members are: Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz, President Mohamed Khaleel,…
With the debut of the Airbus A330-200, Maldivian, the Maldives’ national airline, has begun its first wide-body flights. The airline, which started out in 2000 with a small fleet of two aircraft, has expanded significantly since reaching this historic milestone. Along with Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, a number of government dignitaries, and senior officials,…
A unique and significant occasion to Ellaidhoo Maldives occurred on the first morning of the new year. Three small turtles broke out of their shells on the island’s coastlines and followed their instincts to the Indian Ocean. This occasion, which marked the beginning of the year with a special connection to nature, was witnessed by…
Nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2025, hosted by BestBuy Maldives (BBM), are now officially open, according to Hotelier Maldives. This important event, which is scheduled for May 2025, builds on the success of its initial edition in April 2024. Four new categories will be added to the 2019 awards, expanding the recognition of exceptional…
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has formally launched the “World’s Biggest Giveaway,” their biggest worldwide promotion for 2025. This year-long program, which was unveiled on November 5, 2024, at World Travel Mart (WTM) in London, would give out 52 free holidays, one for every week in 2025, beginning on 1st January…