Atmosphere Core’s European expansion gains momentum with Rēgula Award recognition for architect Stefano Tardito
Renowned Italian architect Stefano Tardito has been awarded the prestigious Rēgula 2025 Award in the Hospitality category for his exceptional restoration of the historic complex known as BORGO DI MONCHIERO, located in the heart of the renowned Langhe region of Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo. This complex project aims to create BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE […]
Celebrating resort teams: Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 nominations in final week
Hotelier Maldives has issued a final reminder to resorts across the country to submit their nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, as the nomination period enters its final week and is set to close on 2 February 2026. Launched earlier this month, the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), opened for […]
MATATO invites industry partners to participate in Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum 2026
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has invited Maldivian tourism industry stakeholders to participate in the Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum (LVTAF) 2026, scheduled to take place from 12–15 May 2026 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, United States of America. LVTAF is a well-established B2B leisure […]
Maldives strengthens US market presence at Travel & Adventure Show New York 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations in New York (PMNY), showcased the Maldives at the Travel & Adventure Show – New York, which took place on 24–25 January 2026 at the Javits Center. Recognised as one of the most influential travel forums […]
MATATO invites tourism industry partners to participate in Saudi Travel Market 2026
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), in association with the Maldives Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and with Visit Maldives Corporation as the Official Destination Partner, has announced plans to participate in Saudi Travel Market (STM) 2026 as the official representative of STM for the Maldives. The event is […]
Maldives showcases strong unified presence at Qatar Travel Mart 2025
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is leading a strengthened national presence at Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, which opened on 24 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The association is heading the Maldives delegation as the organiser of the official country stand, in partnership with Visit Maldives […]
Tourism bodies to host I AM Maldives roadshow in Central, Eastern Europe
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in partnership with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), is preparing to host the I AM Maldives roadshow across three Central and Eastern European cities: Warsaw, Bucharest, and Prague, from 17 to 21 November 2025. The initiative will feature […]
Maldives records 16% growth in UK arrivals ahead of strong showing at WTM London 2025
The Maldives has entered World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 with strong momentum, marking another milestone year of growth in the UK market. As of 21 October 2025, the Maldives has welcomed 159,615 tourists from the United Kingdom, representing an increase of over 16% from the same period in 2024, when arrivals totalled 137,288. The […]
TechEng 2025 pioneers new era for hospitality technology, engineering in Maldives
The curtains have closed on TechEng 2025 powered by Tonino Lamborghini Golf Carts, marking the successful conclusion of the Maldives’ first dedicated B2B technology and engineering exhibition for the hospitality industry. Held from 28–30 October 2025 at Central Park, Hulhumalé, the three-day event brought together industry leaders, resort operators, developers, and government representatives to explore […]
Visit Maldives to reinforce international presence at WTM London 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, the world’s leading travel and tourism trade event, to be held from 4 to 6 November 2025 at ExCeL London. The event will also mark the launch of the Maldives Destination Guide 2026, the official annual publication that showcases the nation’s finest […]
TechEng 2025 powered by Tonino Lamborghini Golf Carts opens in Maldives
TechEng 2025 powered by Tonino Lamborghini Golf Carts officially opened today at Central Park, Hulhumalé, marking a defining moment for the Maldives’ hospitality and infrastructure sectors. Organized by Omnibox Events, TechEng 2025 is the Maldives’ first dedicated B2B technology and engineering exhibition for the hospitality industry, bringing together local and international exhibitors representing the full […]
Maldives Diwali Carnival 2.0 brings together over 300 Indian travel partners
The Maldives Diwali Carnival 2.0, organised by Island Life Travel, was successfully held on 11 October 2025 at Ambria Exotica, New Delhi. Following the remarkable success of its first edition, this year’s event was hosted on a grander scale, drawing more than 300 leading travel agents from across India for an evening of vibrant networking, […]
