According to Mohamed Khaleel, the President’s Special Advisor and a tourism industry businessman, the Tourism Ministry and the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) are now working much more closely as a single team to improve the tourism sector. Khaleel stated this during a press conference held at the MMPRC today, noting that previously […]
Alia Investments Pvt Ltd has proudly announced the launch of its Boat Operators Training Program 2024, in collaboration with the Maldives Institute of Technology (MIT). This program is designed to equip boat captains with essential knowledge and skills for efficient operations and to prepare them for handling rare and unforeseen emergencies on board. The 3-day […]
Alia Investments Pvt Ltd has proudly announced the launch of its Boat Operators Training Program 2024. The program is designed to equip boat captains with essential knowledge and skills for efficient operations, as well as to prepare them to handle rare and unforeseen emergencies on board. This 3-day training program, which includes both theoretical and […]
The Maldives is experiencing a significant rise in tourist arrivals this year, with data showing a 10.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. As of 3 August 2024, the total number of visitors reached 1,202,579, surpassing last year’s figure of 1,091,322. Photo Credit: Reethi Beach Monthly Growth Highlights Tourist arrivals have been on […]
Minister Ibrahim Faisal recently engaged in a high-level meeting with prominent Indian business leaders Mr. Neel C. Raheja, Group President of the K Raheja Group, and Mr. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director and CEO of Chalet Hotels. The discussions, held in a spirit of collaboration, focused on exploring strategic investments to elevate the Maldives’ tourism sector […]
Stelco, the electricity provider for the Greater Malé area, has begun sending teams to households to investigate why electricity bills spiked last month. The company reported that 6% of households in Malé City and 15% of households in Hulhumalé experienced higher bills. During a media briefing, Stelco’s Managing Director, Hussain Fahmy, explained that the company […]
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has partnered with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and the National Hotel and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM) to showcase Destination Maldives at the Asian Tourism Fair (ATF-Dhaka) 2024. This collaboration aims to strengthen tourism ties and boost visitor numbers from […]
In a promising step towards boosting tourism, the Maldives and India have engaged in fruitful discussions to increase tourist exchanges and enhance tourism collaboration between the two nations. Following successful talks in the Maldives last week, Maldivian Minister Faisal is currently in India to continue these discussions. Today, Minister Faisal met with Indian Tourism Minister […]
Male’ City, Maldives – In a significant move towards enhancing employee welfare, MP Mauroof Zakir of the Kendhoo Constituency has proposed an amendment to the Employment Act to grant two days off per week for resort employees. The proposal was brought up during the debate on the government’s suggested changes to the Employment Act. Currently, […]
Recognizing India as a pivotal pillar of its tourism industry, the Maldives is launching a concerted effort to rejuvenate its Indian market. Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal is set to lead a high-level delegation to India today, marking the commencement of the “Welcome India 2024” roadshow. This joint initiative, spearheaded by the Maldives Marketing and […]
