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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

Maldives celebrates this year’s 1 millionth tourist

August 13, 2022, 11:59

Malé, Maldives - Czech national Daniela Kilnarova (29) was in for a surprise when she landed in the Maldives on Friday to tremendous celebrations as the 1 millionth tourist in… Continued

VIA check in system issue still unresolved

August 10, 2022, 19:21

Malé, Maldives - The issue faced by Velana International Airport (VIA) concerning its check-in systems are still unresolved and will require further three days to solve, the airport said today.… Continued

Seal visits Addu City’s Kanbiha Beach

July 31, 2022, 19:06

Addu City, Maldives - A seal has entered Addu City Hithadhoo Kanbiha Beach amid stormy monsoon weather on Sunday. This is the second time a member of the pinniped has… Continued

Indonesia extends Visa on Arrival for Maldivian passport holders

July 27, 2022, 15:23

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid on Wednesday confirmed that Indonesia has added Maldives to the list of countries for Visa on Arrival. In his tweet, Minister… Continued

Maldives named “Best Island in Asia” at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards

July 23, 2022, 15:17

The Maldives has won the “Best Island in Asia” accolade at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards. The island destination won the award at a ceremony held at Dante… Continued

Maldives beats pre-pandemic arrival rates in first 20 days of July

July 23, 2022, 15:04

Malé, Maldives – Ministry of Tourism reported on Saturday that 900,808 tourists arrived in the island destination by 20 July 2022 surpassing the pre-pandemic arrival rates this month. From 1… Continued

UAE’s low-cost airline Wizz Air launches flights to Maldives starting October 2022

July 23, 2022, 14:26

UAE - Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, on Thursday announced new route from Abu Dhabi to the idyllic island paradise of the Maldives. The… Continued