According to Ahmed Nazeer, Secretary General of the Maldives Association of Tourist Industry (MATI), the Maldives’ tourism industry brought in $5.6 billion last year, with resorts accounting for 83.6% of the total. Speaking on 9th February 2025, at Kurumba Maldives for MATI’s 35th Annual General Meeting, Nazeer emphasized the evolution of the tourist industry over…
Before October 2025, Velana International Airport (VIA), the primary international gateway to the Maldives, is scheduled to undergo a revolutionary overhaul with the opening of its new terminal. This was declared by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on February 6th, when parliament opened. For the millions of tourists who visit the Maldives each year, the eagerly…
22 representatives from 14 various corporations in the Maldivian tourism sector worked together to organize the exciting event known as “Visit Maldives Week,” which was organized by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). The goal of the week-long event was to introduce the Russian market to the Sunny Side of Life’s varied…
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…
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…
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…
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…