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…
The Landmark Design Competition has been reopened by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). This program gives budding local artists a stage on which to display their artistic abilities. To promote maximum participation, the Landmark Design Competition has been reopened with an extended deadline, allowing artists more time to think over and…
On 25th January 2025, the Maldives Travel Conference 2025 (MTC 2025), Women’s Edition was hosted and ended in Addu by the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO). Equator Village in Addu City served as the event’s venue partner and hosted the conference. BCC then arranged a free financial literacy course. MTC 2025,…
SAMANA Developers, a real estate firm based in Dubai, has made its debut in branded homes with the unveiling of a $598 million luxury project in the Maldives (pictured above is SAMANA Mykonos at Dubai Studio City, Dubai). The 507,651 square foot, 190-key property will have poolside apartments, over-water bungalows, and beachfront villas. SAMANA Ocean…
Despite a brief shutdown from June to September for a runway expansion project, Maafaru International Airport saw an impressive amount of aircraft movements by the end of 2024, under the watchful eye of Island Aviation Services Limited. With 98 private jet movements, December 2024 ended on a high note, highlighting the airport’s crucial role as…
As part of a major expansion of its global network, Maldivian direct flights to China have been announced to three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. An important step in enhancing travel relations between the Maldives and China is this strategic route expansion, which comes after the airline just added the Airbus A330-200, its…
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…
Chongqing Airlines of China will operate three weekly flights to Malè, which started its operations on 8th January 2025. With a layover in Colombo, the three services run on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The itinerary is Malè-Colombo-Chongqing, with simple connections to other carriers. The planned three-weekly flights between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and Velana International…
With the debut of the Airbus A330-200, Maldivian, the Maldives’ national airline, has begun its first wide-body flights. The airline, which started out in 2000 with a small fleet of two aircraft, has expanded significantly since reaching this historic milestone. Along with Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, a number of government dignitaries, and senior officials,…