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One and Only Resort named best resort at Maldives Tourism Award

October 3, 2022, 19:17

Malé, Maldives - Twenty seven parties have been awarded the newly inaugurated Maldives Tourism Award this year. The award was given during a special reception to mark the National Tourism… Continued

Sustainable & affordable transportation required to expand tourism in north and south: VP Faisal

October 1, 2022, 10:00

Malé Atoll, Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem stated on Friday night that establishing sustainable and affordable air and sea transportation was vital to expand tourism to the north and… Continued

Attention to service quality and natural beauty must be prioritized: President Solih

September 30, 2022, 12:55

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday stated that special consideration must be given to maintain the quality of the service and to preserve the natural beauty of… Continued

Commercial flights between China and Maldives to resume

September 25, 2022, 07:10

Malé, Maldives - Chinese Ambassador to Maldives, Wang Lixin has revealed that direct flights from China to Maldives is set to resume by next month. Speaking on a local media… Continued

Tourism Act amendment ratification reverses Green Tax collection error

September 22, 2022, 09:59

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday ratified the 12th amendment to the Tourism Act allowing the resumption of Green Tax collection with immediate effect. The new amendment… Continued

Maldives and Kazakhstan Visa Waiver Agreement comes in to effect 

September 17, 2022, 12:27

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Maldivian nationals travelling to Kazakhstan will be now exempted from visa. The visa exemption will allow Maldivians holding valid Diplomatic,… Continued

Addu as a destination promoted at OTM Travel Trade Show Mumbai

September 14, 2022, 16:06

Mumbai, India - Team from Addu City has participated in OTM Travel Trade Show held in Mumbai to promote tourism in Addu City. Participants from Addu will be showcasing the… Continued

Baggage container fall at VIA injures staff

August 16, 2022, 13:44

Malé, Maldives - A baggage handling staff member at Velana International Airport (VIA) was injured today, after a baggage container fell. Maldives Airport Company Limited (MACL) which operates VIA confirmed… Continued

34,000 locals flew abroad this school holidays!

August 15, 2022, 16:36

Malé, Maldives - More than 34,000 locals traveled abroad during the most recent school holidays, revealed Immigration today. Local media have reported that according to Maldives Immigration, a total of… Continued

3rd October a public holiday to mark golden jubilee of tourism

August 15, 2022, 10:58

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives has declared October 3, 2022 as a public holiday, to mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary of tourism in Maldives. Announcing the… Continued