In order to encourage resort investments in environmentally friendly methods, Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced its Green Resort Financing program. The new financing facility was introduced by Hussain Afeef, Chairman of Crown and Champa Resorts, together with Mohamed Shareef, CEO and Managing Director of the Bank, at the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI)…
Ahmed Munawar, the governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), hinted on 9th February 2025 that the resorts’ mandatory Dollar exchange conversion requirement would be lowered in the future. The governor said that while such a change would take up to two years, it is still possible, during the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry’s (MATI)…
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…
In comparison to the same period in 2024, tourist arrivals in the Maldives increased by 11% in the first month of this year. A total of 214,864 tourists came to the Maldives in January 2025, exceeding the 192,385 arrivals in January 2024, according to data given by the Tourism Ministry on 3rd February 2025. The…
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…
With effect from 1st January 2025, MIC Group (Maldives Inflight Catering) has announced the implementation of its updated grooming policy, reaffirming its dedication to professionalism while embracing changing hospitality trends. By accommodating younger generations and adopting industry best practices, the revised rules guarantee a balance between contemporary aesthetics, regional traditions, and global standards, demonstrating MIC’s…
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…
President Mohamed Muizzu said on 28th January 2025 that the Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) will have government support to finish building the Naagoshi resort in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Speaking about the project at HA. Filladhoo, President Muizzu said that the Bank of Maldives (BML) would set up financial support to help MTDC finish the…