African tourism and Maldives tourism share captivating parallels that lure travelers worldwide. Both destinations dazzle with natural splendor—Africa’s sweeping savannas, teeming with elephants and lions, rival the Maldives’ crystalline waters and coral gardens. Cultural immersion is a hallmark of each: Africa’s vibrant tribal dances and ancient rituals resonate with the Maldives’ Dhivehi traditions, from boat-building […]
Dubai, UAE – April 03, 2025 – Emirates has revealed that the Maldives will be among the next eight destinations to welcome the airline’s Boeing 777 aircraft with fully upgraded cabins, as part of its ambitious retrofit program. The initiative, progressing at an impressive rate, sees one aircraft receiving a comprehensive nose-to-tail overhaul every three […]
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has released an updated travel advisory for British nationals planning to visit the Maldives, highlighting key safety and security considerations. Terrorism Threat The FCDO emphasizes that terrorist attacks in the Maldives cannot be ruled out. Potential targets include areas frequented by foreign nationals. British travelers are advised […]
Malé, Maldives – April 2, 2025 – President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has departed for Liverpool, United Kingdom, to inaugurate a landmark tourism promotion campaign in collaboration with Liverpool Football Club. This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening the Maldives’ global tourism outreach, fostering new international partnerships. The campaign, spearheaded by Visit Maldives, aims to […]
The Maldives continues to solidify its status as a global tourism hotspot, welcoming an impressive 587,000 tourists by March 31, 2025, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. This marks a robust 5.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 556,000 visitors had arrived, signaling a strong start […]
The Maldives emerges as the ultimate destination for travelers seeking paradise with a purpose. This year, the island nation is poised for a tourism renaissance, blending its timeless turquoise allure with ambitious sustainability goals and innovative partnerships. After welcoming over 2 million visitors in 2024, the Maldives has set its sights on 2.2 million arrivals […]
Berlin, Germany – March 4, 2025 – The Maldives is making a significant impact at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s largest travel trade fairs, with a 200-member delegation representing 89 tourism stakeholders. Led by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), the country is reinforcing its position as a premier global travel destination […]
The Maldives, a perennial favorite among global travelers, is rolling out innovative strategies to attract even more tourists in 2025, building on the success of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives). With tourism driving over 20% of the nation’s GDP directly—and up to 79% indirectly—the government and MMPRC are doubling down on […]
Tourism in Europe and Asia offers distinct experiences, each shaped by rich histories, diverse cultures, and unique landscapes. As travelers increasingly seek authenticity and variety, comparing these two regions reveals fascinating contrasts and surprising similarities. Europe, with its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, and Santorini’s whitewashed cliffs, draws over 700 million visitors annually, […]
In a continued effort to ease the financial burden on Maldivian families during the holy month of Ramadan, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced special discounts on electricity and water bills. This initiative, which was successfully introduced last year, reaffirms the President’s commitment to supporting citizens and ensuring a blessed and worry-free Ramadan. Speaking at […]
