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The national airline, Maldivian, has revealed a decrease in Free Independent Travel (FIT) rates for visitors as part of efforts to boost local tourism. The airline announced that FIT fares will be decreased by an average of 15 percent, which will lower the expenses of domestic travel and enable...
Mohamed Umar Maniku (MU Maniku), an important figure in the development and expansion of the Maldives tourism sector, has passed away in Singapore. He died on Saturday while in critical condition at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, where he had been undergoing medical care for approximately a...
Sri Lanka Tourism officially announced the 9th edition of SATA on 22 August, at the SATA press meet at their office. The parties that were in attendance in the press meet were Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) — Mr....
The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) proudly unveiled its distinguished partners for the 2025 edition at a highly anticipated signing ceremony held at Hulhule Island Hotel. Entering its 9th year, SATA continues to celebrate excellence in hospitality and tourism. Key stakeholders were invited to the...
Only one day to go until the commencement of the 3rd edition of Maldives Living Expo 2025! The opening ceremony of Maldives Living Expo, which will start at 4pm tomorrow, will see the arrival of trade visitors to partake in the event. All trade visitors can attend until 8pm on August 14. The...
In a major advancement for data-driven tourism innovation, the Bank of Maldives (BML) and Mastercard have collaborated to launch a customized Tourism Insight Data Platform for Visit Maldives, the official marketing agency for the nation’s destinations. The innovative platform utilizes Mastercard’s...
The Maldives Hajj Corporation plans to move forward with building a city hotel in Maafushi, despite Finance Minister Moosa Zameer’s wariness regarding the corporation’s investment in the guesthouse business. The hotel initiative will be executed by Maafushi Islamic Tourism Pvt Ltd (MIT), a branch...
CleanTech Maldives is proud to announce an exclusive, invite-only showcase event titled “Breathe Clean, Live Pure”, taking place on 9th August 2025, from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Riveli Beach Club. Uniting top resort operators, property management experts, and specialized cleaning professionals,the...
The Construction Industry Forum 2025 is scheduled for 2nd September 2025 at JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La. The forum will bring together experienced industry leaders to discuss vital issues and significant advancements in the Maldivian construction and building industry. The Construction...
The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, opened in 2025, has become a popular getaway destination in recent memory. Linked by a vast lagoon, the tranquil luxury of Centara Grand Lagoon Resort Maldives and the lively, family-oriented atmosphere of Centara Mirage Lagoon Resort Maldives are...
More than 124,000 tourists have touched down in the Maldives so far this July, marking yet another sun-soaked surge for the island nation's thriving travel season. This was revealed by the Ministry of Tourism through its latest daily tourist arrival statistics published on Monday. As such,...
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has shown hope that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s imminent trip to the Maldives will enhance tourist numbers from India. Modi is set to land in Maldives next Friday for a two-day official visit. In a discussion with Asian News International (ANI), Nasheed...