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…
At the 2024 Diving & Resort Travel (DRT) Expo in Hong Kong, Fuvahmulah was named the “Best Shark Diving Destination.” This esteemed honor confirms the Maldivian island’s standing as a world-renowned destination for exhilarating and environmentally friendly shark diving experiences. Fuvahmulah is well-known for its remarkable underwater environment and provides divers with a rare chance…
According to data from the Ministry of Tourism, the Maldives saw a 2% decrease in December tourist arrivals, the busiest time of the year, compared to the same period the previous year. The number of December tourist arrivals fell from 63,523 in 2023 to 62,249 in 2024 between December 1 and December 11. The overall…
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…
A new species of fish has been found in the pristine Maldives’ waters, marking a significant advancement in marine science. The species, Chromis Abadhah, is named after the Maldivian Dhivehi word Abadhah, which means forever and represents the continuous dedication to planetary protection. The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, which provided funding for the study, is…
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 Maldives has won eight important categories at the World Travel Awards 2024, according to a statement released by the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). At the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2024, which honored the travel and tourism sector for pushing the limits of prestigiousness, excellence, and innovation, tourism royalty…