On March 16, 2024, Marriott International Maldives celebrated the accomplishments of its inaugural class of apprentices for the Marriott International Maldives Apprenticeship Program with a graduation ceremony held at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. Honorable Ibrahim Waheed, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts, was present at the function. Additionally in attendance…
Since the beginning of 2024, tourist arrivals in Maldives have hone up by quite a bit. More than 500,000 tourists have visited the Maldives, with 513,377 visitors having journeyed to the island country as of March 17th, indicating a strong and ongoing rebound in the tourism industry. The Maldives’ main source market is now China,…
Villa Resorts announces the launch of Villa Haven, a brand-new luxury resort in the stunning South Ari Atoll. This 73-villa hideaway is a major turning point for Villa Resorts as it represents the company’s entry into the premium lodging market. Inspired by the immaculate beaches and verdant surroundings of the island, Villa Haven serves a…
This summer, younger visitors to Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, may experience new game patterns at an exclusive Real Madrid Foundation football camp – the first of its kind in the Maldives. A youth coach will oversee a complete Real Madrid Foundation program consisting of daily soccer sessions for ages 5 to 9, 10 to 14,…
The Ministry of Tourism has declared its intention to host ITB Berlin 2026. After the Maldives’ participation in the recent ITB Berlin exhibition, which took place from the 5th March 2024 to 7th March 2024, Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal announced at a press conference on 12th March 2024 the nation’s goal to organise the…
Eid Al-Fitr in Maldives is a special time, with the country in full festive mode after a fulfilling month of fasting; celebrating good will, peace and harmony. April is the month the festivities begin and will be held at the following resorts. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is one of…
Alongside 57 delegates from 34 Maldives tourist sector organizations, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) enhanced its destination presence in the Indian market at SATTE 2024. This event took place at India Expo Mart in Delhi from February 22nd 2024 to February 24th 2024. SATTE has made a name for itself as…
In a momentous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing event conducted on 22nd February 2024, MNU and Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives Resort came together at the resort with a specific goal in mind. This project is a significant accomplishment for the tourist and education industries, marking the beginning of an era marked by experiential learning,…
The 34th Annual General Meeting of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), which drew together a hundred members, was held on 19th February 2024. The day’s proceedings commenced with a warm speech delivered by Mr. Mohamed Umar, the Chairman of MATI, who also served as the session’s facilitator. The agenda featured a speech by…
The Maldives will be represented at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, the premier international event for the Middle East’s inbound and outbound travel industry, which will take place from May 6th 2024 to May 9th 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, according to a statement released by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit…