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MTCC Profits Increased by 55% During the Year 2019

MTCC Profits Increased by 55% During the Year 2019

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Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) profits have increased by 55% in 2019 compared to the previous year. Th financial reports were approved during the virtual annual general meeting held for the year 2019 on 27th September 2020 with 44 shareholders. MTCC has generated a profit of MVR 53.31 million during the year 2019 with […]

Maldives Welcomes Over 399,000 Tourists Arrivals in 2020 So Far

Maldives Welcomes Over 399,000 Tourists Arrivals in 2020 So Far

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As of 27th September, tourist arrivals to the Maldives was at 399,252. From this, 16,405 tourists arrived in the Maldives after the destination reopened its borders on 15th July. While there were 173347 arrivals in January, February saw 149786  arrivals and 59،627  in March. For the first time in its history, Maldives did not welcome […]

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Appoints Matai Gilroy as its New Director of Sales and Marketing

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Appoints Matai Gilroy as its New Director of Sales and Marketing

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Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has announced the appointment of Matai Gilroy as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. From Tahiti and resident in Bangkok, Matai commenced his two-decade-long career in hospitality in his home nation, with roles in reservations and night management before specializing in sales. He most recently held Director of Sales and Marketing […]

Aasandha Introduces Mobile Application to Improve Transparency

Aasandha Introduces Mobile Application to Improve Transparency

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Aasandha has launched the company’s first mobile application. The application was developed especially for Maldivians using Aasandha scheme. The application is now available on PlayStore and will soon be available on App Store as well. After downloading and registering on the app, from places providing services under the Aasandha Scheme, in those places using Aasandha’ […]

Introducing ‘Maldives Border Miles’, First of its Kind Loyalty Program for Tourists

Introducing ‘Maldives Border Miles’, First of its Kind Loyalty Program for Tourists

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The Maldives has introduced “Maldives Border Miles” program, the first of its kind loyalty program developed in the entire world for tourists. During a special virtual ceremony held to mark World Tourism Day 2020, the Minister of Tourism Honorable Abdulla Mausoom has inaugurated the “Maldives Border Miles” program, aimed to boost tourism in the Maldives. […]

Ooredoo Maldives Inaugurates Digital Kiosk for Tourists at Velana International Airport

Ooredoo Maldives Inaugurates Digital Kiosk for Tourists at Velana International Airport

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Ooredoo Maldives today inaugurated a Digital Kiosk especially for tourists at Velana International Airport. The 24-hour self-service Digital Kiosk enables contactless registration, payments and instant dispatching of tourist SIMs. The company believes that providing contactless and fast services is crucial under the current circumstances to ensure safety for its customers as well as its employees. […]

MIFCO Fish Packing Services to Restart in Kanduoih-giri

MIFCO Fish Packing Services to Restart in Kanduoih-giri

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Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has stated that the fish packing services provided to the public by the company’s fresh fish processing plant, “Kanduoih-giri Fish Village” will be restarted. MIFCO mentioned that the main aim of the decision is to develop the fishing industry with the increased participation of the public as one of the […]

Celebrating World Tourism Day 2020! Top 5 Ways to Have A True Maldives Experience

Celebrating World Tourism Day 2020! Top 5 Ways to Have A True Maldives Experience

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World Tourism Organisation has designated 2020 as the Year of Tourism and Rural Development. “Tourism helps rural communities hold onto their unique natural and cultural heritage, supporting conservation projects, including those safeguarding endangered species, lost traditions or flavours,” said Zurab Pololikashvili, UNWTO Secretary-General. As we mark the importance of tourism in promoting and preserving our […]