Maldives tourism numbers are witnessing a notable upsurge, with over 200,000 visitors from China accounting for 15% of all arrivals this year. The reintroduction of direct flights from China, notably those operated by Xiamen Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, and China Eastern, has also contributed to this rise by increasing accessibility for Chinese visitors to visit the…
According to the Ministry of Tourism’s most recent statistics, August tourist arrivals to the island nation of the Maldives increased by 10% this year, reaching 1.35 million by the end of the month. Compared to the 1.23 million tourists registered during the same period last year, this growth indicates a significant increase. 1,359,208 was the…
The subject of Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, which is scheduled for 19th September 2024, is “The Evolving Luxury Landscape.” This event will bring together prominent figures in the industry to deliberate on the direction of luxury tourism in the Maldives. The 8th Edition of the yearly Hotelier Maldives GM Forum will begin with a…
Three nights of free lodging are part of a unique deal that SriLankan Airlines is offering to travellers from the Middle East who want to visit Gan island in the Maldives. It is anticipated that this offer will generate a great deal of interest from the Middle East, giving visitors a fantastic chance to take…
Together, Villa College and Universal Foundation are offering 10 scholarships to students enrolling in the September 2024 Certificate III in Culinary Arts program. President Iyaz Waheed of the Universal Foundation and Vice Rector Dr. Ali Najeeb of Villa College signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing their relationship. Ten students will get full sponsorship from…
UK tourism would be a big boost to Addu Atoll, the southernmost part of the Maldives and a former British colony, according to Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal. Addressing the Destination Addu 2024 symposium, which marked the beginning of work to create an all-encompassing city brand for Addu Atoll, Faisal underlined the historical significance of the…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, and Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) to enhance cooperation in promoting fair Maldives tourism growth. At a ceremony on the morning of August 15, 2024, at MMPRC Headquarters, the agreement was signed by Mr. Ibrahim Shiuree,…
A measure to alter the Tourism Act that would enable Maldives resort lessees to renew their leases for a discounted price has been filed by the government to parliament. On behalf of the administration, MP Abdulla Rasheed proposed the measure. At the moment, Maldives resort leases may be extended for a further 49 years under…
Ibrahim Faisal, the Maldives’ Minister of Tourism, revealed the government’s avid ambitions to open six to eight additional resorts this year. Minister Faisal emphasized that the Ministry of Tourism is fully dedicated to accelerating the opening of these resorts during an appearance on a PSM News program. The Minister outlined the difficulties that numerous resort…
Maldives Immigration has declared that leaving the Maldives will no longer require outgoing travelers to complete the Imuga Traveller Declaration form as of 15th August 2024. The Controller General of Immigration issued the directive that led to the implementation of this change. By lowering formalities for travelers departing the nation, the action seeks to improve…