The Maldives aims to welcome 500,000 tourists in 2020, the newly appointed Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom revealed. Speaking to a local media, Dr Mausoom said that the government is expecting an influx of around 120,000 tourists starting from September until the end of the year, making the total estimated figures to 500,000 tourist […]
The government of Maldives has provided operational permits to 95 safari boats which offer services to tourists visiting the Maldives. With the re-opening of the border in July 15, the Maldivian government has commenced issuing operational permits to Safaris. However, this is a special permit provided by the Ministry of Tourism. According to the Ministry, […]
Manta Season is in full swing in Baa Atoll – just in time for guests returning to Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences to enjoy the atoll’s renowned manta spectacles. Baa Atoll is one of the best places in the entire Maldives for spotting manta rays, with its warm clear waters and incredible visibility of up […]
Last four to five months have been quite a challenging period for us in the hospitality industry. Almost all the resorts and hotels were closed due to COVID19. This was something we were never ready and did not anticipate striking us in this form. Five months passed, and 71 resorts have re-opened with stringent hygiene […]
Several Maldivian resorts could be made exclusive for Singapore residents, resulting in a sealed bubble without tourists from other countries, according to Brendan Sobie, the founder of Singapore-based independent aviation consulting and analysis firm Sobie Aviation. Last week, Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung revealed measures for expanding reciprocal green lanes to include general travel. […]
In a recent bill submitted by MP of Ihavandhoo constituency Mohamed Shifau, it was highlighted that companies in the tourism industry having more than 50 employees shall hire a local to manage the workforce. Further, 60% of locals shall be employed for higher management positions in the Maldives. However, this change will be executed 5 […]
Having recently undergone extensive renovations and upgrades as part of an elaborate transition from luxury Maldives resort to a proud member of the exclusive Design Hotels portfolio, Seaside Finolhu’s bold new design concept is described as a kaleidoscope of colours that are inspired by the vibrant hues of the island’s natural wonders. While guests will […]
Are you still dreaming of the perfect wedding in paradise? CROSSROADS Maldives understands that 2020 has been an especially difficult year for brides and grooms who were forced to put their plans – and their lives – on hold. But with the Maldives having reopened to visitors, couples can now start looking forward to the […]
Industry pioneer, Hon.Mohamed Umer Maniku, and his friends started tourism in the Maldives back in 1972, challenging the opinion of the United Nations (UN), which following a viability assessment on whether tourism facilities could be established in the Maldives concluded it would not be possible. The UN noted there were no natural sources of water, […]