Maldives to serve as host country of ITB Berlin 2027
The Maldives will take center stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2027, presenting the beauty, diversity and hospitality of the island nation in the Indian Ocean to the global travel industry at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. The partnership was officially sealed during ITB Berlin 2026: Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing […]
Visit Maldives reinforces premium positioning at ITB Berlin 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has officially commenced its participation at ITB Berlin, held from 3–5 March 2026 at Messe Berlin, marking a powerful start to the Maldives’ global marketing drive as it advances toward Visit Maldives Year 2027. This year, 67 co-exhibitors are participating under the Visit Maldives banner, demonstrating strong industry alignment and a […]
Asia Euro Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy Conference comes to Maldives: What hoteliers need to know
When Villa College hosts the ninth Asia Euro Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy Conference from 10 to 12 May 2026, it will mark the first time the Maldives has served as the venue for this established international academic and industry gathering. Organised in collaboration with the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events at Taylor’s University in […]
Visit Maldives strengthens India market presence at SATTE 2026
Visit Maldives has announced its participation in SATTE 2026, South Asia’s leading travel and tourism trade exhibition, taking place from 25th to 27th February 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center, Dwarka, New Delhi, India. Through this key industry platform, Visit Maldives is showcasing the unparalleled beauty and diversity of the Sunny Side of Life to […]
Hotelier Maldives reveals multi-disciplinary judging panel for 2026 awards
Hotelier Maldives has announced the judging panel for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, bringing together a diverse group of industry professionals with experience spanning hospitality operations, leadership development, culinary arts, destination marketing and industry media. The judging panel for the 2026 edition comprises: Felix Pang Hee Zhong, Group Executive Director of Mamee-Double Decker; Neil Shorthouse, […]
Inaugural World Cake Artistry Awards bring global cake artists together in Maldives
The inaugural World Cake Artistry Awards marked a defining moment for the global cake design community, celebrating not only exceptional talent but the cumulation of a bold vision of a stage where artists from diverse nations could stand as equals and where edible art could form a bridge between cultures. Founded by Mujuthaba Abdulla, a […]
Maldives to host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala 2026
Visit Maldives has announced that the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 will be hosted in the Maldives on 27 September 2026, marking the return of the event to the country after a decade. The gala will take place on World Tourism Day, adding even greater significance to what will be […]
MATATO concludes AI productivity workshop for tourism partners
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has successfully conducted its AI Productivity Workshop for the Maldives Tourism Industry, bringing together tourism professionals for a focused one-day programme on the safe, responsible, and productive use of artificial intelligence in workplace settings. The workshop addressed the growing adoption of AI tools across tourism […]
Dhiraagu signs as Platinum Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards and GM Forum 2026
Dhiraagu has signed on as the Platinum Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 and GM Forum 2026, marking the second consecutive year of partnership with Hotelier Maldives. The renewed agreement reaffirms Dhiraagu’s continued commitment to supporting the Maldivian hospitality sector, a key pillar of the national economy, by recognising professional excellence and fostering meaningful […]
Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 record strong participation as nominations conclude
Nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 officially closed at 11:59pm on 9 February 2026, following a week-long extension granted in response to requests from resorts across the country. The original deadline of 11:59pm on 2 February was extended by seven days to allow additional time for resorts to complete and submit their entries. At […]
Nominations for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 now open until 9 February
Hotelier Maldives has announced a seven-day extension to the nominations deadline for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, following multiple requests from resorts across the country. Nominations, which were due to close at 11:59pm on 2 February 2026, will now remain open until 11:59pm on 9 February 2026. The extension is intended to provide additional time […]
Pulse Hotels’ Shafraz to join Digital Travel APAC 2026 panel on direct bookings and spend efficiency
Mohamed Shafraz Hafiz, Director of Digital Technology & Marketing at Pulse Hotels & Resorts, will participate in the Digital Travel APAC Summit 2026, taking place on 24–25 March 2026 at Equarius Hotel. The event is billed by organisers as a regional gathering for digital leaders across travel brands in Asia Pacific, with a programme focused […]
