A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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 […]
President Yameen speaking at a rally in G.A. Villingili. PHOTO / PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen on Tuesday night declared that even though he is willing to work with the opposition parties, he would not let them “bury him”. Speaking at a campaign rally held in Villingili in the southern Gaafu Alif Atoll, the president […]
A flat complex developed by Amin Construction in Hulhumale. PHOTO/SAMEE Two expatriate workers have been gravely injured after falling from the twelfth storey of a building under construction in reclaimed suburb Hulhumale. According to Aasandha Company, which operates Hulhumale Hospital, the incident took place Wednesday afternoon at a building being developed by Amin Construction. The […]
Housing Minister Muizzu speaks at press conference about the government’s first social housing project. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The monthly rent of the 661 flats to be leased under the government’s first social housing project is MVR 6,000 with a down payment of MVR 25,000, announced the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Dr Mohamed Muizzu on […]
Kanuhura Maldives resort in Lhaviyani atoll: the resort has been relaunched after a USD 42 million revamp. Maldives saw an eight per cent increase in tourist arrivals in August, statistics published by the Ministry of Tourism have revealed. According to the ministry, 121,310 tourists arrived in the Maldives last month, whilst 892,025 tourists have visited […]
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 […]