The Ministry of Tourism has released figures showing that the number of Chinese visitors visiting the Maldives has exceeded 90,000. The number of visitors to the Maldives as of May 13th, 2024, has gone up to 830,665. The Ministry’s most recent data emphasizes how dominant the Chinese market is and how long it will remain…
The World Travel Awards 2024 have declared Bandos Maldives as the winner of the Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort. This esteemed award highlights their ongoing dedication to provide unmatched underwater experiences. One of the Maldives’ oldest diving shops, Dive Bandos, is a shining example of competence in underwater research. Their committed team of experts makes…
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, a hotel division of Dusit International, a prominent hotel and real estate development company in Thailand, has entered into a management agreement with Pearl Atoll Pvt Ltd for the management of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, a 125-key lifestyle resort situated on a private island close to Malé. The new resort is now…
Canareef Resort Maldives is proud to share that it has won the coveted TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2024. Thanks to this prestigious honour, this Maldivian resort is now ranked in the top 10% of hotels globally by millions of TripAdvisor users. Every year, TripAdvisor compiles reviews and ratings from visitors worldwide to determine which…
At the ADEX Ocean Mission 2024, the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) and six industry partners showcased the stunning underwater landscapes of the Maldives to the South East Asia (SEA) market. This event took place at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Center between 12th April 2024 and 14th April…
Leading Maldivian hospitality company Villa Resorts has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to debut a worldwide campaign that will be shown at all of the world’s major airports. The TV ad will debut in February at all of Virgin Atlantic’s exclusive Clubhouse lounges, which are located in strategic airports throughout the globe, including Johannesburg, New…
The World Travel Awards 2024 have nominated Lily Resorts properties Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives for three awards apiece. Lily Beach Resort & Spa Maldives, the first all-inclusive resort in the Maldives, has assumed the lead in providing outstanding all-inclusive experiences. The resort is celebrating its 30th…
With the upcoming opening of Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives in 2027, SH Hotels & Resorts—the hospitality management firm formed by visionary Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group—announces intentions to redefine luxury and elegance in the Maldives. This unique resort, which spans five connected islands over more than 111 acres in the…
The Ministry of Tourism has declared its intention to host ITB Berlin 2026. After the Maldives’ participation in the recent ITB Berlin exhibition, which took place from the 5th March 2024 to 7th March 2024, Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal announced at a press conference on 12th March 2024 the nation’s goal to organise the…
February 2024 saw 217,391 visitors arrive in the Maldives, an improvement of 22% over the same month the previous year and a record high for the island nation. An infographic published by Maldives Immigration said that 7,496 arrivals were made on average per day each month. There were 10,214 arrivals at the highest and 5,343…