June tourist arrivals in Maldives saw a 2.42% rise in visitors (123,281 visitors) compared to last year’s 120,363 tourists in June as well, as per Maldives Immigration records. China was the country with the most visitors, clocking in at 20,036 people. India ranked third with 10,018 visitors, and Russia came in second with 14,865 tourists.…
5th July 2024 marked ten years since Maldivian Airlines, the national airline of the Maldives, began operating seaplanes, completely changing the way visitors view this island paradise. Maldivian’s seaplane fleet has expanded significantly from its modest beginnings with just two aircrafts, carrying tourists as they soar over the magnificent atolls and discover the amazing beauty…
The Explore Maldives roadshow, which took place at the esteemed Shangri-La Bengaluru on June 26, 2024, ended quite successfully, thanks to Visit Maldives and Manta Air in collaboration with important resort/guest house partners. The roadshow offered great networking possibilities between the partner resorts/guest houses and the leaders of India’s travel industry, with the goal of…
The first-ever art-immersion resort in the Maldives announced its 2024 Kids Summer Camp, which will run from 1st July 2024 through 31st August 2024. The JOALI Maldives Kids Summer Camp, surrounded by immaculate white sand beaches, dazzling blue waters, and an island-wide art collection of unique installations and experiential works, will inspire kids’ creativity and…
WeChat Pay, often referred to as Weixin Pay in China, has been implemented by CROSSROADS Maldives at its world-class properties, SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. The purpose of offering this payment option to Chinese visitors is to improve their entire experience and convenience, hence making their stay in…
An exciting growth to increase the Maldives tourism capacity has been announced by Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal, with an extra 2,700 beds scheduled to be added this year. Minister Faisal emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting the tourism industry in an exclusive interview with PSM News, emphasising that this is especially true in areas…
In June 2024, Eid al-Adha has Maldives gearing up for a massive 5-day weekend, with some Maldivian resorts following suit as well. Muslims all across the globe commemorate Eid al-Adha, which is observed at the end of the hajj (pilgrimage) rituals in Minā, Saudi Arabia, which is close to Mecca. Eid al-Adha commemorates the day…
Guests are invited to take advantage with the Club Med mid-year offer, which offers up to 40% off at five stunning resorts around Asia, including two locations situated among the Maldives’ white sand beaches and turquoise oceans, a well recognised destination for being the pioneer of all-inclusive vacations. Their mission to deliver exceptional, all-inclusive family…
The Ministry of Tourism has released figures showing that the number of Chinese visitors visiting the Maldives has exceeded 90,000. The number of visitors to the Maldives as of May 13th, 2024, has gone up to 830,665. The Ministry’s most recent data emphasizes how dominant the Chinese market is and how long it will remain…
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, a hotel division of Dusit International, a prominent hotel and real estate development company in Thailand, has entered into a management agreement with Pearl Atoll Pvt Ltd for the management of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives, a 125-key lifestyle resort situated on a private island close to Malé. The new resort is now…