A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Tourist arrivals to Maldives increased by 5.5% at the end of July 2017. In a press release issued by Ministry of Tourism, they stated that tourism arrivals reached a total of 770715 during the period of January to July, which is 5.5% more than the number of visitor arrivals in the same period of 2016. Europe remained […]
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 […]
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. […]
“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 […]
The first premier of “Film for Change” short movies program initiated by Dhiraagu and UNDP was held on the 25th of September in Schwack Cinema. Film for change is a special program aimed at the youth interested in movie making. The program aims to create interest for the creative arts industry and to make youth […]
Saturday coverage of the New York Times Travel Show.(Photo by Sandy Huffaker) New York Times Travel Show 2018 Edition set to be the largest travel trade and consumer convention in North America, marks its 15th year in 2018. The largest and the longest-running trade and consumer show in the North America, The New York Times […]