Tourism

Over MVR 13 million dispersed to tourism sector SMEs under EU grant scheme

July 12, 2022, 12:28

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) on Tuesday reported that MVR 13,078,540 have been dispersed to tourism sector SMEs under the grant scheme, ‘EU Support for a Resilient… Continued

Tourists inbound Maldives surpass 30,000 this month

June 12, 2022, 09:41

Malé, Maldives - The number of tourists that have traveled to the Maldives during the month of June has surpassed 30,000 so far. As of 8th June, records reflect that… Continued

Aeroflot to increase flight frequency to Maldives

June 7, 2022, 18:17

Malé, Maldives - Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has announced that the airline will be increasing its flight frequency to the Maldives. The airline resumed it's operations to to the island… Continued

Government retracts amendment to reduce resort rent

May 26, 2022, 12:16

Malé, Maldives - The Economic Council on Wednesday retracted the amendment to the Tourism Act proposing to reduce resort rent. The government states that the decision to reduce resort rent… Continued

Russia emerges as top tourism source market to the Maldives in 2022

March 6, 2022, 15:12

Malé, Maldives - Statistics publicized by the Ministry of Tourism On Wednesday revealed that with 44,055 arrivals, Russia is the top source market for tourists in 2022. This makes up… Continued

Murad Hassan returns to Agoda as Regional Director Key Accounts for Asia Pacific

March 6, 2022, 10:00

Malé, Maldives - Agoda has appointed Murad Hassan as its Regional Director Key Accounts for the Asia Pacific region. The Booking Holding's Asia-based digital travel business appointed Murad, a Maldivian… Continued

Maldivian bed capacity for tourists surpasses 60,000

March 5, 2022, 21:27

Malé, Maldives - For the first time since the introduction of tourism in the country, the Maldives's bed capacity for tourists has exceeded 60,000. Recent statistics shared by the Ministry… Continued

President Solih discusses strengthening domestic transport network with veteran tourism consultant George Corbin

February 17, 2022, 14:19

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has discussed strengthening the domestic transportation network with tourism and restaurant industry consultant Mr George Corbin this morning. The absence of a cost-effective… Continued

Five reasons Maldives is the best getaway destination in 2022

January 24, 2022, 20:22

Far stretched white sandy beaches flanking the turquoise blue Indian Ocean, stilted waterside villas, a romantic candlelit dinner against the sounds of the sea – Maldives is all about luxury… Continued

Tourist passes away at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort

October 18, 2021, 18:52

Malé, Maldives - A tourist has been found dead at the Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort beach on Sunday. Police are investigating the case which was reported at approximately 13:00 yesterday.… Continued