A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Although recent numbers had shown receding China market numbers, accumulated tourist count is expected a rise by 7% in 2017 compared to last year. | Photo: Ahmed Shurau/Avas Tourist visitor figures of 2017 are expected to float 7% higher than last year’s total visitor count according to Tourism Ministry. Minister of Tourism, Moosa Zameer claims […]
The number of tourist arrivals in the Maldives during 2017 is expected to be 7 percent more compared to previous year. According to Tourism Minister Mr Moosa Zameer’s statement given to “Avas”, at the end of this year, 1.3 million tourists are estimated to have arrived in the Maldives. This is around 7% increase compared […]
The GOLD 100 award is an award presented by Corporate Maldives to recognize achievement mainly in the business sector of the Maldives. The annual presentation Gala ceremony features appearances by top business individuals in the Maldives. The first GOLD 100 Gala ceremony was held on February 21st, 2017, to honour and respect the top 100 […]
Globally theme parks are an important component in developing tourism demand. In some destinations theme parks can be the main reason why tourists consider to visit. Sunway Lagoon, LEGOLAND and Berjaya theme park in Malaysia, Universal Studio, Sentosa in Singapore, Ferrari World, Bollywood theme park in Dubai and Leisure World Sri Lanka are some of […]
The top ten videos of the Adventures of Maldives Video Competition have been awarded at a ceremony held in Hotel Jen. The ceremony was attended by the Chief Guest, Mr. Hussain Afeef – Vice-President of MATI, Hon. Hussain Lirar – Deputy Minister for Tourism, Mr. Mohamed Haris – Acting Managing Director of MMPRC, Senior officials […]
Ministry of Health has revealed that discussion rounds will commence with Noorul Islam International Private Limited to solve service related issues faced at Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital. The Health Ministry made the statement to address the criticism followed by the decline in the quality of services provided by Kulhudhuiffushi Regional Hospital. Answering a question posed by […]
Nasrulla Adam named Sales Director at Baros Maldives Baros Maldives has appointed a new Sales Director, Nasrulla Adam. Known in the Maldives hospitality industry for managing and increasing sales at several luxury properties, Nasru will further advance Baros Maldives’ national and international sales in his new role. The appointment is effective immediately. With 14 […]
Tourists pictured at VIA. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has stated that Chinese travel agents will not be permitted to operate in the Maldives under the new bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between the Maldives and China. MATATO stated that the FTA would have a positive impact on […]
The Bank of Maldives will host a regional banking conference late next year with 80 leading institutions from 25 Asian countries due to take part. The Asian Bankers Association announced that its 35th annual gathering will be held in Kurumba Maldives in November 2018. “I am delighted that Maldives, with Bank of Maldives as host […]