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The new Terminal One at Velana International Airport (VIA) has served more than 500,000 passengers since its opening, the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said on Monday. The terminal was inaugurated on July 26 with a drone show and a record‑breaking fireworks display to mark Independence...
The Dhivehi language has the characteristics of quality, dignity and honor. He wants to see a day when visitors to Maldives will ask about the history of the Dhivehi language, President of the Dhivehi Bahuge Academy Dr. Ashraf Abdul Raheem said on Saturday evening. Speaking at the ceremony to...
K. Maafushi, one of the most extensively developed islands for local tourism in the Maldives, has officially launched "Heart of Maldives" as its dedicated tourism brand. The new brand incorporates various elements of the island's tourism industry. The island's Local Authority Company, which...
The Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI) hosted the second edition of the MNACI Builders Awards on Thursday evening at Hotel JEN, Malé, recognizing companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the country’s construction sector. Following the...
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), in collaboration with Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), the National Hotels and Guesthouses Association of Maldives (NHGAM), and the National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM), has announced the opening of registrations for...
The Maldives has held bilateral talks with Pakistan to enhance cooperation in key areas including higher education, tourism, and climate resilience. Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef met with Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on...
The Maldives has welcomed 2,120,759 tourists so far this year, according to the Tourism Ministry. With just two weeks left in 2025, the country needs to attract 179,241 more visitors to meet the government’s target of 2.3 million arrivals. Tourist arrivals typically surge during the Christmas and...
Scammers have stolen USD 250,000 from a resort in the Maldives after hacking an official business email account, police said. Speaking on a Television Maldives (TVM) programme, Senior Sergeant Abdulla Shahneez said the scam involved unauthorised access to an email account used by the resort for...
The Maldives National Association of Construction Industry (MNACI) has officially named Hotels & Resorts Investments Maldives (HARIM) as the Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming MNACI Builder Awards 2025. This premier partnership underscores a shared commitment to excellence in the Maldives' booming...
The government has projected that 2.4 million tourists will visit the Maldives next year, setting a higher target despite falling short of this year’s goal. The official target for 2025 was 2.3 million arrivals, but with less than two months remaining, the Maldives still needs to attract over...
Visit Maldives has launched a vibrant taxi advertising campaign in central London to promote the Maldives as a premium travel destination in the UK market. The two-month campaign coincides with the lead-up to World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, one of the world’s largest international travel...
The Maldives’ first B2B technology and engineering exhibition for the hospitality industry commences at Central Park, Hulhumalé Hulhumalé, Maldives – 28 October 2025 — TechEng 2025 powered by Tonino Lamborghini Golf Carts officially opened today at Central Park, Hulhumalé, marking a defining...