Addu as a destination promoted at OTM Travel Trade Show Mumbai
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
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Baggage container fall at VIA injures staff
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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