A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Tourist arrivals have increased 5.7 percent in 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016, reaching nearly a million visitors at the end of September. According to statistics released this week, 105,984 tourists visited during September, up four percent from the same period last year. The continuing decline of Chinese holidaymakers was offset by […]
Maldives business magazine “Isles”, which is co-published by New York Times and “Avas” was launched at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2017. The Magazine was launched in WTM at the “Lets go Maldives” travel agency corner, by the company’s Managing Director Mr Ahmed Riyaz. The Magazine was handed over to him by Editor in […]
Several exhibitors including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, travel agencies, associations and airline operators are representing Maldives at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2017. According to Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), 195 representatives from 70 companies are present at this year’s WTM which will be held from Monday to Wednesday. WTM London 2017 was […]
A tropical bar in the Maldives designed to make guests feel like they’re in the mouth of a giant whale emerged the big winner at international design awards held in London. The Whale Bar, St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, dreamed up by the Singapore and London-based design group WOW Architects l Warner Wong Design, beating out luxury hotels, residences, and restaurants around […]
The Maldives’ stall at the World Travel Market 2017 in London, UK. PHOTO: ABDULLA JAMEEL/MIHAARU A delegation of 195 representatives from the Maldives is participating in the ongoing 37th World Travel Market (WTM) in the UK to promote the Maldivian tourism industry. The Maldives stall at the ExCel in London was officially opened by attorney […]
His Excellency Mohamed Anil, Attorney General, has today announced several new tourism developments taking place in the Maldives for 2018 during a press briefing at World Travel Market in London. His Excellency Mohamed Anil, Attorney General, has today announced several new tourism developments taking place in the Maldives for 2018 during a press briefing at […]
Mauritius based hotel operator, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is set to open their 2nd property in the Maldives, the LUX* North Male Atoll in early 2018. Located on the six-hectare picnic island of Olhahali, the resort is only 45 minutes by speedboat from Male’ International Airport. LUX* North Male Atoll will feature private pool villas […]
MATATO has launched a remarkable marketing campaign in London for Maldives Travel Awards, in the occasion with World Travel Market, which starts on 6th November 2017. For this campaign, popular black cabs of London are wrapped with colours of Maldives Travel Awards, displayed along with spectacular sights of the destination. This is the first time […]
Ever since the inception of Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. in 2008, the company has been cruising keen travellers around the picturesque Maldivian waters, providing them with the exquisite experiences the country has to offer. After ruling the Maldivian seas for 9 years, Carpe Diem Maldives is set to expand its fleet of 3 luxury […]