New Tax Regulations Prompt Cruise Liners to Rethink Maldives Itineraries
Cruise liners are reconsidering their itineraries to the Maldives in light of the recent increase in prices and taxes levied...
State Collects MVR 1.7 Billion as ADF, Departure Tax Revenue
The state has collected MVR 1.7 billion as Airport Development Fee (ADF) and departure tax so far this year, the...
China Assures Increased Investment, Development Projects: Minister Saeed
China has assured that it will increase investment and development projects in Maldives, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed said on Thursday....
Manta Air To Go International With Flights to India
Manta Air is set to go international with flights to India scheduled to begin in January 2024. Flights will be...
MU Manik Receives SATA Service Award
The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has honoured veteran hotelier Mohamed Umar ‘MU’ Manik with a special award in recognition...
Maldives Embarks on Major Tourism Reform Under New Government
The new government has announced major plans towards significant transformation of the country’s tourism sector. In a move to revitalise...
Maldives Named Indian Ocean’s Premier Destination for Fourth Consecutive Year
The Maldives has been crowned the Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination for the fourth year in a row at the World...
MPs Debate Tax Reforms and Development Incentives in Tourism Sector
Concerns Over Proposed Tourism Real Estate Tax Members of the Parliament have raised serious concerns about the Tourism Act Amendment...
Government Invites Bids for Development of Nalandhoo Island as Tourist Resort
The Ministry of Tourism has, for a second time, announced an invitation for bids to develop a tourist resort on...
Maldives Loses US$1.7 Billion Annually Due to Non Performing Resort Developments
The Maldivian economy is losing an estimated US$1.7 billion (MVR 26 billion) every year due to work not being completed...
