MATATO and ICE Network collaborate to create MATATO talks.
MATATO is excited to collaborate with ICE Network to create the new TV series “MATATO Talks”. MATATO Talks is a discussion program that will premiere on October 3, 2024, to commemorate Maldives’ National Tourism Day, and will continue for 12 months. With fresh episodes set to run every month centered on different parts of the […]
Ministers Hold Consultation on New Sports Fishing Harbours to Boost Maldives Tourism
In a key step toward enhancing recreational fishing opportunities in the Maldives, a consultation was held between Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal and Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam. The meeting, attended by representatives from both ministries, focused on the development of new sports fishing harbours across the country. This initiative aims to […]
MMPRC represented the Maldives in the 2024 Tropical Coastal City Tourism event.
The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) represented the country in the ‘2024 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event’ held in Sanya, Hainan, China, on September 4-5. The Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio, TV, and Sports of Sanya City and the Sanya Tourism Board hosted this important event, which was funded by the Pacific Asia […]
Tourist arrivals have grown by 10 percent.
Tourist arrivals increased by 10% in September compared to the previous year. The Tourism Ministry’s statistics report shows that 1.3 million individuals have visited the Maldives. According to 2023 statistics, 1.26 million guests arrived, however, this year there is a growth of 128,460 guests While there is an increase in the number of travelers, we […]
CROSSROADS Maldives Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Maldives Transport and Contracting Company PLC
CROSSROADS Maldives, the Maldives’ leading integrated leisure destination, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Maldives Transport and Contracting Company PLC (MTCC), a significant Maldivian company with a staff of 4,600 workers. MTCC is the country’s principal public transportation service, with a significant impact on Maldivians’ everyday life. This MOU signals the start of […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives commemorates Maldivian Heritage with Music, Dance, and Aroma
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives celebrates the island nation’s rich Maldivian history with specifically tailored experiences for guests focused on learning and discovery. Tourists are welcomed to the “Spirit of the Maldives” Tuesday monthly occasion, that includes a spectacular banquet supper featuring many of the cultural favorites. Native Maldivian food is characterized by recognizable spices […]
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives has appointed Myla Alpaz as Assistant PR and Communications Manager.
With effect from July 12, 2024, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi announces the hiring of Myla Alpaz as Assistant PR and Communications Manager. Myla, who has worked in the hospitality sector for more than ten years, will be in charge of the resort’s communications and PR efforts and work to increase the brand’s visibility in the […]
Arrivals of visitors from China to Maldives have reached 200,000.
According to figures issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Chinese visitors’ arrivals in the Maldives hit 200,000 this year. So far, 202,000 Chinese visitors have visited the Maldives, making up 15% of all arrivals. So far, 1.3 million people have visited the Maldives. The government intends to draw 2 million tourists by the end of […]