A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Since the border reopened on 15th July 2020, Adhoc flights including private jets to Velana International Airport are increasing. Statistics by MACL reveal that during the first month, 28 ad-hoc flights landed in the airport. The following month of August saw an increase of 111% with a total of 59 flights. During September and October, […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 2nd May 2018 The following is a loose translation: Political unrest is the biggest challenge Maldives tourism always faces. That is the reason why tourism gets affected whenever the country falls into unrest. The other challenge is the main airport not being able to cater […]
Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) has announced that three parties have expressed interest in operating outlets at the new F&B complex at Velana International Airport (VIA). An official from MACL told local news that the three interested parties include local and regional franchises of world-renowned fast food brands. According to the official, agreements will be […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 2nd January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Economically, this year, we will be able to see a lot of projects in its final form. They include housing projects, massive tourism projects and transportation projects. It is believed, that from an economic perspective, this […]
Velana International Airport in the Maldives has invested in Amadeus’ airport management solutions to help it cope with traffic growth. The gateway, formerly known as Male International Airport, currently handles around 2.6 million passengers per annum and rising tourism demand is expected to see that figure continue to rise for the foreseeable future. Famed for its natural beauty […]
You can now fly cheaper to the atolls of Maldives. Ain’t that fabulous? Situated in the Indian Ocean, this South Asian island country is a dream destination for those seeking a romantic getaway or relaxed beach stays. Flying to the Maldives used to be costly but that’s not the case now as there are now plenty of flights, […]
Additional promotion and marketing of Maldives need to be done in preparation, before the completion of the new terminal of Velana International airport, according to Vice Chairman of Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), Mr Hussain Afeef. Mr Afeef said this in an interview given to “Mihaaru” news at the WTM 2017. “It is essential […]
Awaiting the arrival of the peak tourist season of the country, Velana International airport, the main airport of Maldives has unveiled three new departure gates plus expansion to the baggage carousels. These new facilities were unveiled at a special ceremony held at the airport on Wednesday, 25 October. The newly developed facilities were inaugurated by […]
With its luxury white-sand beach resorts, blue lagoons and extensive reefs, it is unsurprising that the Maldives remains a strong draw for tourists. According to statistics released by the Indian Ocean nation’s Ministry of Tourism, the total number of passenger arrivals increased to 770,715 in the first seven months of the year, a 5.5 percent […]