The Maldives’ status as a top international vacation destination has been cemented when it was listed as one of the best destinations for 2025 in Forbes Travel Guide. Travelers looking for exotic luxury and wellness experiences are drawn to the Maldives because of its immaculate beaches, overwater villas, and unparalleled natural beauty. The choices made…
The Foreign Exchange Bill, which establishes new rules mandating that foreign exchange earners in the tourism industry convert a percentage of their foreign exchange profits to Maldivian Rufiyaa, was ratified by President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday. On 12th December 2024, the bill was approved by the parliament. Important provisions of the law include: Category A…
The Maldives’ national airline, Maldivian, announced its new routes to China, which will start in January 2025, during an exclusive launch event in Beijing in cooperation with partners. The event, which marked the airline’s launch of A330-200 wide-body aircraft, brought together important players from China and the Maldives, encouraging cooperation and fortifying connections between the…
In order to improve connection between the two nations, Air India has started operating daily direct flights to the Maldives from Delhi and Mumbai. By cutting down on travel time and doing away with layovers, the new direct flights from both cities to Malé are expected to improve accessibility. This change will facilitate travelers’ enjoyment…
This year’s Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition winner is a picturesque image of sharks hunting in the shallow waters of the Maldives. With assistance from drone pilot August Paula, postdoctoral researcher Angela Albi of the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior took the photo, which depicts four juvenile sharks hunting silverside fish. The winning picture…
The Italian-flagged cruise liner AIDA, which is carrying 2,139 holidaymakers, has arrived in the Maldives. On 8th December 2024, the ship, which serves tourists from Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, landed in the Maldives from Muscat, Oman. Since the Maldives Association of Yacht Agents (MAYA) requested regulatory modifications, this is the first time a cruise ship…
The ‘I AM Maldives Roadshow’ will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, and Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17th December 2024 – 20th December 2024, according to the National Hotels and Guest House Association of the Maldives (NHGAM), in partnership with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents &…
The largest seaplane operator in the world, Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), has won two major awards at the 31st Annual World Travel Awards 2024, further solidifying its position as a worldwide aviation pioneer. TMA was recognized as the World’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2024 and the Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2024 at this year’s awards…
During a ceremony marking the first year of the government’s rule, President Muizzu declared that Maldivian, the country’s carrier, will start operating wide-body aircraft in early January 2025. By January 2025, the first wide-body aircraft, which can accommodate 275 passengers, will be in service. With direct flights to long-haul locations previously unreachable with the airline’s…
The second edition of MATI Insight, presented by the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), included a strategy masterclass taught by Mark Pollard called “Sweathead Masterclass: Strategy is Your Words”. More than 75 people attended the session, which took place at the Crossroads Maldives Event Hall on 17th November, 2024. Through real-world application, the program…