Visit Maldives to host Tourism Symposium 2025 on Oct 1

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) will host the Tourism Symposium 2025 – The Futureshapers’ Workshop on 1 October 2025 in Malé. The symposium is designed to bring together key industry stakeholders, policymakers, and media representatives to engage...

Maldives Wins Top Honours at World Spa Awards and SATA 2025

The Maldives has reinforced its global reputation as a premier tourist destination, winning two major accolades in 2025—Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination at the World Spa Awards and Leading Adventure Destination at the South Asian Travel Awards...

Chronicling the skies: Ahmed Mohamed’s definitive history of Maldivian aviation

For a nation of over a thousand islands scattered across the vast Indian Ocean, the story of the Maldives is inextricably linked to the story of its connection with the world. While the sea has been its lifeblood for centuries, it is the sky that...

Maldivian to Launch Direct Flights to South Korea in 2026

Island Aviation has announced that Maldivian will begin operating direct flights between the Maldives and South Korea in March 2026. Currently, there are no direct connections between the two countries. The move aims to provide convenient travel...

Experience Maldives Destination campaign launches

BML CEO and Managing Director Shareef/Photo: BML Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express announced the launch of the Experience Maldives destination campaign, created exclusively for American Express Card Members. The initiative is supported...

MMA Calls for Submissions to Inaugural Economic and Finance Magazine

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced that the deadline for submitting articles to its new Economic and Finance Magazine is fast approaching, with contributions due by 9 October 2025. The magazine aims to serve as a platform for...

BML and American Express unveil ‘Experience Maldives’ destination campaign

Bank of Maldives (BML), in partnership with American Express, has launched the Experience Maldives campaign, a two-year initiative offering exclusive travel privileges for American Express Card Members. Backed by the Ministry of Tourism and...

BML, AMEX launch 'Experience Maldives' to boost tourism

Bank of Maldives (BML), in collaboration with global card services provider American Express (AMEX), has launched a new campaign to promote Maldivian tourism among AMEX Cardmembers. The initiative was officially inaugurated on Saturday evening at...

Bank of Maldives, American Express launch ‘Experience Maldives’ destination campaign

Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express on Saturday announced the launch of the Experience Maldives destination campaign, created exclusively for American Express Card Members. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Tourism and...

The perfect Maldives hotels for all the family

Palm-painted paradise islands surrounded by concentric circles of the softest sands; warm, calm, turquoise lagoons; and coral reefs populated with colourful little fish — honeymooners may have originally claimed the Maldives as their own, but this...

Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi envoys present credentials

New ambassadors from two neighboring countries – Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – have presented their credentials Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The new ambassadors – Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mohamed Rizvi Hassen and Bangladeshi High...

‘Haunted Elegance’ at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo: Adults-only Halloween under the stars

Madifushi Private Island has announced its recognition as the Silver Award winner in the “South Asia’s Best New Hotel/Resort” category at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025. This marks the first time Madifushi Private Island has...

Maldives recognised with 16 Gold and 19 Silver Awards at SATA 2025

The Maldives secured 36 awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, held on Friday, 20 September 2025, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. The awards reflected the breadth of the country’s tourism sector, with the Maldives receiving...

Maldives named Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination 2025

The Maldives has once again been recognised as the leading spa destination in the region, having secured the title of Indian Ocean’s Best Spa Destination 2025 at the World Spa Awards. The award reaffirms the Maldives’ standing as a wellness and...

BML and American Express Launch Exclusive ‘Experience Maldives’ Travel Campaign

Bank of Maldives (BML) and American Express have jointly launched the latest edition of the Experience Maldives destination campaign, offering exclusive privileges to American Express Card Members traveling to the Maldives. The two-year...

From Thai legends to Maldivian souks: festive escapes with Minor Hotels this holiday season

Minor Hotels is inviting guests to mark the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with a wide array of festive programmes that highlight connection, culture, and discovery. Spanning iconic properties in Thailand, Laos, and the Maldives, each...

Tourism Day: Ooredoo showcases Maldivian charm at VIA

Ooredoo Maldives employees celebrated World Tourism Day this Saturday by mingling with tourists and showcasing Maldivian hospitality Employees, dressed in full traditional attire, welcomed newly arrived tourists at Velana International Airport...

Bandos Maldives awarded Green Globe Certification for sustainability efforts

Bandos Maldives has been awarded the Green Globe Certification, one of the most renowned sustainability recognitions in the travel and tourism industry, underscoring our long-standing dedication to preserving the environment and upholding one of...

Maldives Crowned ‘Leading Adventure Destination’ at SATA 2025

The Maldives reaffirmed its standing as a tourism powerhouse after clinching 36 awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, held on Friday, September 20, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. Among the highlights was the Maldives...

President reaffirms commitment to sustainable, people-centred future for Maldivian tourism

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to steering its tourism industry toward a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future. In a message issued on the occasion of World Tourism Day, the President said the country’s...