A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
First airport hotel in Maldives with overwater bungalows Adjacent Kooddoo Airport serves as a gateway to the southern atolls in Maldives Pristine Island Investment Pte. Ltd. (“Pristine” or the “JVC”), a joint venture company set up by Keong Hong Construction Pte Ltd (“KHC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keong Hong Holdings Limited (强枫控股有限公司) (“Keong Hong” or […]
A special report on destination marketing of Maldives has been launched by Maldives Association of Tour Agents and Travel Operators (MATATO). “Importance of Destination Marketing” report was launched during a press conference held in Hulhulé Island Hotel to mark the occasion of world tourism day 2017. President of MATATO, Mr Abdulla Giyaas unveiled the report […]
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened up voting for the Maldives Travel Awards – Guesthouse Edition. Voting lines have been opened up from 00:00 hours on the 28th of September 2017 with over 90 nominations within categories and more than 60 nominations property wise. The chance to nominate these brands […]
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) will be participating at a Destination Showcase in UK, London. In a statement, MATATO has informed that it has signed up as a gold partner of the event which will take place on 8th November. Up to 5 partners will be allowed to participate in the […]
However, robust growth has been accompanied by budget and current account deficits, and a ramp-up in debt. Maldives’ small size, narrow economic diversification and low level of development also raise its vulnerability to natural disasters. Moody’s conclusions are contained in its just-released annual credit analysis titled “Government of Maldives – B2 stable” and which examines […]
A forum targeted at small businesses has been held in the Southernmost Atoll, Addu City. This forum was organised by Ministry of Economic Development. According to Deputy Minister Mr Adam Thaufeeq, 250 businesses participated and productive information was provided to the attendees by Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) and several business institutions during this forum. […]
Maldives would be represented by over two dozen local firms in the upcoming International French Travel Market (IFTM) Top Resa, the archipelago’s main tourism promotion body said Tuesday. Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) said 43 representatives from 25 different companies are set to participate in the fair which is an annual multi-segment event bringing […]
“Let’s Go Maldives” receives the most prestigious tourism award “Seven Star Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Award”. This award was received by Managing Director of the company Mohamed Riyaz in a ceremony held in Athens, Greece on the 23rd of September. In an interview, Mr Riyaz said that receiving this award is an honour to both […]
“Lucky Air” a budget airline from China is preparing to start operations to Velana Internationational Airport. Speaking to media, Managing Director of MACL Adil Moosa said that the Airline will commence operations between Velana International Airport and Guangzhou, China starting from January 2018 and is planning to operate twice weekly between the two destinations. Mr […]