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MIC Group Updates Grooming Policy to Latest Trends & Standards

About Maldives, News, TravelBy Umar Shafeeg February 11, 2025

With effect from 1st January 2025, MIC Group (Maldives Inflight Catering) has announced the implementation of its updated grooming policy, reaffirming its dedication to professionalism while embracing changing hospitality trends. By accommodating younger generations and adopting industry best practices, the revised rules guarantee a balance between contemporary aesthetics, regional traditions, and global standards, demonstrating MIC’s…

Tourism development loans to be eased by Government

Maldives, News, TravelBy Umar Shafeeg February 10, 2025

President Mohamed Muizzu declared on 28th January 2025, that the Maldivian government is in talks with the Bank of Maldives (BML) to offer low-interest loans for the development of land designated for tourism. The president emphasized the value of tourism for the island’s economic growth when speaking during his visit to Haa Alif Filladhoo. He…

Naagoshi resort development to be given aid by Government

About Maldives, News, TravelBy Umar Shafeeg February 10, 2025

President Mohamed Muizzu said on 28th January 2025 that the Maldives Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) will have government support to finish building the Naagoshi resort in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Speaking about the project at HA. Filladhoo, President Muizzu said that the Bank of Maldives (BML) would set up financial support to help MTDC finish the…

SAMANA Developers & ELIE SAAB Team Up for Maldives Project

About Maldives, News, TravelBy Umar Shafeeg February 9, 2025

SAMANA Developers, a real estate firm based in Dubai, has made its debut in branded homes with the unveiling of a $598 million luxury project in the Maldives (pictured above is SAMANA Mykonos at Dubai Studio City, Dubai). The 507,651 square foot, 190-key property will have poolside apartments, over-water bungalows, and beachfront villas. SAMANA Ocean…

Maldivian Direct Flights to Three China Cities Launches

About Maldives, News, TravelBy Umar Shafeeg February 6, 2025

As part of a major expansion of its global network, Maldivian direct flights to China have been announced to three major Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. An important step in enhancing travel relations between the Maldives and China is this strategic route expansion, which comes after the airline just added the Airbus A330-200, its…

Ukulhas Board Meeting Highlights Inclusive Tourism Development

Maldives, News, TravelBy Umar Shafeeg February 5, 2025

In a major move toward promoting domestic travel, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) had its inaugural board meeting of 2025 in Aa. Ukulhas. Ibrahim Shiuree, the managing director of MMPRC, Abdullah Ghiyas Riyaz, the chairman, and the board of directors of the company presided over the meeting. The Ukulhas Council greeted them…

Maldives Tourism Industry Sets Eyes on $5 Billion in Returns

Maldives, News, TravelBy Umar Shafeeg January 9, 2025

Building on the remarkable momentum of 2024, a record-breaking year for the Maldives tourist industry, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has stated that the Maldives has set an ambitious aim of $5 billion in tourism receipts for 2025. At a press conference held at MMPRC offices on 29th December 2024, MMPRC…

Maldives 2024 Sees 2 Million Tourists

Maldives, News, TravelBy Umar Shafeeg January 9, 2025

With the arrival of the 2 millionth visitor, Maldives 2024 has achieved yet another significant milestone in the history of our tourism industry, according to the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). Austrian national Astrid Dirnegger officially met the goal set by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu for the year when she arrived in…

Direct Flights to China to be Launched by Maldivian

About Maldives, NewsBy Umar Shafeeg January 9, 2025

With the opening of direct flights to China in 2025, Maldivian is set to make a substantial contribution to the Maldives’ tourism industry. Beginning in early 2025, the airline will offer flights to Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, three important Chinese cities, using its new wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The additional flights are anticipated to transport…

Maldives Tourism Tax GST to be 17% from 1st July 2025

About Maldives, News, Sustainable TourismBy Umar Shafeeg January 8, 2025

With effect from 1st July 2025, the Maldives’ Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) rate will increase from 16% to 17%. The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has approved this modification, which is a component of the 7th amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act. Its goal is to help the Maldives’ thriving tourism…

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