During a ceremony marking the first year of the government’s rule, President Muizzu declared that Maldivian, the country’s carrier, will start operating wide-body aircraft in early January 2025. By January 2025, the first wide-body aircraft, which can accommodate 275 passengers, will be in service. With direct flights to long-haul locations previously unreachable with the airline’s…
The second edition of MATI Insight, presented by the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), included a strategy masterclass taught by Mark Pollard called “Sweathead Masterclass: Strategy is Your Words”. More than 75 people attended the session, which took place at the Crossroads Maldives Event Hall on 17th November, 2024. Through real-world application, the program…
A significant milestone for Maldivian tourism will be reached from 17th December 2024 – 20th December 2024, when Air Arabia and the National Hotel and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM) collaborate on the eagerly awaited “I AM Maldives” Roadshow, which will enthrall audiences in Georgia and Azerbaijan. This four-day event, organized in partnership with Visit…
According to the state budget, there will be 14.2 million bed nights and 2.2 million visitors overall in the upcoming year. In order to do this, the government is concentrating on finishing and opening the new airport terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA), which is an essential part of its larger plan to expand the…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Ministry of Tourism and The Maldives National University (MNU) to build a five-star resort and Hotel Training School on the island of L. Hulhimendhoo. This partnership is in line with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s goal of strengthening the Maldives’ position as a leader in hospitality education…
In order to offer tourists visiting guest houses in North Ari Atoll smooth and opulent seaplane transfers, Manta Air has announced an exclusive arrangement with Kaani Hotels and Resorts. Manta Air’s position as the top option for guest transfers throughout the Maldives is strengthened by this partnership, which expands its service offering. By providing guesthouses…
With 52 free holidays, one for every week of 2025, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is thrilled to announce the start of “The World’s Biggest Giveaway” campaign. Launched during the World Travel Mart (WTM) London event on 5th November 2024, this year-long campaign of freebies on Visit Maldives’ social media channels is…
The World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024, the leading international travel trade show, took place at Excel London from 5th November 2024 to 7th November 2024, with Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) as a participant. As the most significant travel and tourism event in the world, World Travel Market London provides a…
The gorgeous Canareef Resort Maldives hosted the recent Addu Branding Event, which was a huge success. This esteemed occasion provided a stage for showcasing Addu Atoll’s distinct beauty and promise to a worldwide audience. Canareef, which is located on the southernmost Maldivian atoll and is surrounded by crystal-clear blue waters, provided an amazing setting for…
The new daily non-stop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Velana International Airport in Malé, Maldives, have been successfully inaugurated by Air Arabia, the premier low-cost airline in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area. The Maldives are now more accessible than ever because of this vital route, which greatly expands travel possibilities for…