Maldives Claims Four Major Awards at WTA 2024 Indian Ocean Category
The Maldives has once again demonstrated its global appeal by securing four prestigious awards in the Indian Ocean category at...
Maldives’ 2024 Tourism Arrivals See 2.6% First-Time Dip; Lower Occupancy Leading Into Q2
Tourist arrivals fell 2.6 percent in April after consistent highs in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, according statistics released...
MATATO Rejects World Bank View, Attributes Tourism Slump to Gap in Marketing of Increasing Beds
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has said that the country is not undertaking enough marketing...
19 Airports Across Maldives in Various Stages of Development, Work at Kulhudhuffushi Poised to Begin: RACL
The Managing Director (MD) of Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) Ahmed Mubeen has confirmed that there are 19 airports across...
Government Inaugurates Hankede Tourism Project
The Hankede Integrated Tourism Development Project in Addu City has been inaugurated. The project, contracted to China’s National Electrical Engineering...
China’s CAMCE to Develop Kadhdhoo Airport, Integrated Maritime Hub at Gaadhoo in Laamu Atoll
While the administration, through the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China CAMC...
MATATO to Launch Roadshows in India to Revive Tourism Ties Amid Dip in Visitor Numbers
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is set to organise roadshows in several key cities across...
Maldives Experiences Change in Tourism Dynamics Amid Regional Diplomatic Tensions
The Maldives has observed a significant transformation in its tourism sector, with changes in source markets for visitors amidst evolving...
Minister Faisal Reveals Major Budget Augmentation Plans for Tourism Promotion
In an effort to amplify the global tourism footprint of the Maldives, the government plans to substantially increase the budget...
Resort Earnings Down by US$529 Million: MATI
Resort earnings fell by US$529 million (MVR 8 billion) last year compared to the previous year, according to data released...