A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Travel and Tourism is a sector which had continues growth despite the political, economic and other adversities. The United States of America Supreme Court allowing President Donald Trump’s travel ban to be fully enforced on residents of several mostly Muslim countries may hinder the tourism negatively in the U.S while it will be seen as […]
While neighbouring Sri Lanka is struggling to attract higher numbers of tourists, the island archipelago the Maldives attracted 127,986 tourists this October, which was 8.9 percent more tourists compared to a year ago, with keen interest from Europeans. The European region sourced approximately half of the tourists to the Maldives, increasing 12 percent year-on-year (YoY). […]
Capella Hotel Group is set to enter Maldives Market with the planned opening of Capella Maldives resort. Located in the North Malé Atoll, the 65-key Capella Maldives will be part of an integrated luxury development of Rahfalhu Huraa. Developed to be the first of its kind in the Maldives, it will consist of several hotels, […]
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) was named the World’s Leading Seaplane Operator 2017 at the World Travel Awards 2017. The World’s Largest Seaplane Operator won back the title this year. Previously TMA was awarded the same in 2015 and 2014 consecutively. Trans Maldivian Airways Pvt. has one of the biggest seaplane fleets in the world. TMA […]
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) headquarters in the capital Male. PHOTO / MIHAARU The state collected MVR 910 million from the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) in November, statistics publicised by the Institute on Monday revealed. While the state’s tax regulatory body acquired a total of MVR 910 million in November, it had collected USD […]
Staff and guests and Bandos Island Resort during the marathon held on December 10, 2017 at the island to mark its anniversary. The first resort opened in the Maldives, Bandos Island Resort has held a marathon to mark its 45th anniversary. The marathon titled “Viva la Vida” was held on Sunday evening at the resort […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 28th November 2017. The following is a loose translation: The definition of overcrowding has now become a big confusion. The government is presently conducting several mega housing projects in the Malé city and is believed to solve the current housing crisis in Malé, by providing […]
Mr Mohamed Zubair is the Deputy Managing Director of VAMCO, Maldives. He is a business management undergraduate with a passion for reading about the current affairs around the globe. 15 years of passion for his work has led both VAMCO and him on the path of success. How did you get started? VAMCO was started by […]
Maldives received the World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2017 and the World’s Leading Dive Destination 2017 at the World Travel Awards 2017. These esteemed Awards were received by the Acting Managing Director of MMPRC, Mr Haris Mohamed in the award ceremony held at the JW Marriott, Vietnam. About the awards, Mr Haris said that it is […]