A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
With the arrivals to the country exceeding 1.3 million (1389565) international visitors, Maldives concluded the 2017 tourism year with progressive accomplishments. In 2017, 8.04% increase in tourist arrivals as compared to 2016 was recorded. The top 10 tourist markets of the year were China (265417), Germany (91239), UK (84679), Italy (67094), India (63141), Russia (47943), […]
Thailand’s Singha Estate revealed plans to build a Maldives cultural centre in Embudu Lagoon, together with the land reclamation of Embudu lagoon and integrated resort development project by the company. Singha Estate is the third leading company in Thailand. The Chief Marketing Officer of the company noted in an interview given to Retail in Asia ‘ Building […]
Kandima Maldives became a hive of creative energy as they launched their first ever KULA Art Festival with sensational festivities, whipping up a storm of color as the resort headed towards the year-end celebrations! As a key component to Kandima’s Art Initiative, The KULA Art Festival is the first of it’s kind to be ever […]
Acting Managing Director of MMPRC, Mr. Haris Mohamed having a look at the exhibits The inauguration of the Shenzhen City Photography Exhibition was held today at the National Art Gallery. The Exhibition was inaugurated by the Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, the Acting Managing Director of MMPRC, senior members of MITDC and the tourism industry, […]
Shamea Morton is finally taking her long-awaited honeymoon. The Real Housewives of Atlanta pal, who has been sharing the prelude to her Kenyan wedding all season, is enjoying the pristine, crystal-blue waters of the Maldives, with one small hitch: Her luggage didn’t make it. She posted photos from the Atlanta airport showing the couple’s matching […]
Nearly a year after they called it quits, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are again fueling reconciliation rumours after they were spotted vacationing together in the Maldives earlier this week. The exes — who kissed and held hands at an Ed Sheeran concert last August months after they officially split — were snapped by fans […]
She’s enjoying an idyllic family holiday in the Maldives with husband Marvin Humes and their two daughters. And Rochelle Humes showed off her incredible bikini body in a stunning Instagram shot, while playfully poking fun at her posing ability on Thursday. The Saturdays singer, 28, showed off her washboard abs, pert bust and endless legs […]
Deepika Padukone turns 32 today. There are reports that state that Deepika will get engaged to Ranveer Singh today at a private island in Sri Lanka. The couple has arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday to celebrate the actress’s 32nd birthday. Prior to this, the couple was holidaying in the Maldives with their parents. According to […]
Photo by MMPRC The Maldives will be represented as a travel destination at 40 different international fairs, exhibitions and trade shows during the year 2018. Various Destination Marketing Organizations are planning to participate in the marketing and promotion of the destination this year. The national DMO, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) will be […]