The Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, held on September 19 at CROSSROADS Maldives, hosted an insightful panel discussion titled, “Shaping the Future: Strategic Insights from Maldives.” This discussion focused on critical issues impacting the Maldivian economy, particularly in tourism, foreign …

The Maldives’ economy remains secure and is not at risk of bankruptcy, according to Mohamed Khaleel, Presidential Tourism Advisor. Speaking at the GM Forum, organized by Hotelier Maldives at Crossroads, Khaleel addressed concerns about the nation’s financial future, including fears …

Maldives’ Tourism Minister, Ibrahim Faisal, has called for the tourism industry to go beyond just increasing tourist arrivals by focusing on improving occupancy rates, extending the length of tourist stays, and enhancing tourist spending to stimulate sustainable growth. Speaking at …

The highly anticipated new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) is scheduled to open next year, marking a significant milestone in the Maldives’ tourism infrastructure. During a panel discussion at the GM Forum, hosted by Hotelier Maldives at Crossroads, Foreign …

Mohamed Jailam, CEO and Managing Director of Javaabu and Co-Founder of DhivehiGPT, is set to speak at the Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2024, the Maldives’ premier event for hospitality professionals. The forum, taking place on September 19, 2024, at CROSSROADS …

The Maldives’ tourism sector has been on a steady upward trajectory, with significant growth in arrivals from various key markets. This resurgence is especially noteworthy given the global challenges faced by the travel and tourism industry in recent years. The …

As of August 20, 2024, the Maldives has witnessed a significant influx of tourists, with over 848,000 visitors arriving from the top 10 source markets. This group of countries contributes a substantial 64.8 percent of the total 1.3 million tourist …

The Maldives has welcomed over 1.3 million tourists so far this year, according to the latest data from the Tourism Ministry. As of Monday, 1,304,235 tourists have visited the island nation, surpassing the 1.2 million arrivals recorded during the same …

On August 20, 2024, the Maldivian Parliament passed a significant amendment to the Tourism Act, resulting in a reduction of lease extension fees for islands and land plots designated for resort development. The amendment, introduced by MP Abdulla Rasheed of …

Maldives Immigration has announced that, starting from August 15, 2024, outbound travelers will no longer be required to complete the Imuga Traveller Declaration form when departing from the Maldives. This decision, directed by the Controller General of Immigration, is part …