Are Tax Hikes Contributing to Declining Tourist Arrivals?
The Maldives has witnessed a decline in tourist arrivals in May, compared to the same period last year. Industry leaders are raising concerns that the recent increase in the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) may be contributing factor. According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism, tourist arrivals in May fell by 5.7% […]
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Appoints Vikram Singh as Reservations Manager
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa has appointed Vikram Singh as Reservations Manager. After completing a hotel management course, Vikram went on to gain valuable industrial training with Marriott International. After receiving multiple placements from brands such as Oberoi and IHHR Hospitality, he began his career working in the front office, covering all aspects, including reception, […]
Visit Maldives Hosts Storytellers Conference at Crossroads Maldives
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (Visit Maldives) is hosting the first Storytellers Conference on May 30, 2023, at Crossroads Maldives. Over 70 travel writers, journalists, bloggers, and influencers from around the world will gather to experience the Maldives’ unique beauty and cultural heritage beyond the traditional sun, sand, and sea narrative. The conference aims […]
India May Soon Replace Russia as Maldives Top Source Market
India may soon replace Russia as Maldives top source market. According to the latest arrival numbers by the Ministry of Tourism, 91,587 Russian tourists and 89,619 Indian tourists have visited Maldives this year. With a difference of less than 2,000 arrivals, India could regain its position as Maldives top source market. Last year, India was […]
Wellness Wisdom: Martina Crkonova, Master Wellness Trainer
Martina Crkonova is a passionate holistic health educator with a mission to empower others to care for themselves to reclaim their health and joy. She is deeply interested in traditional Chinese medicine, with over 27 years of experience in integrative and TCM medicine and 15 years as a therapeutic instructor and trainer. Martina worked as […]
GAGE: The Leading Safety, Security & Fire Protection Service Provider in the Maldives!
GAGE, the leading security, safety, and fire protection service provider in the Maldives, recently received the prestigious GOLD100 award for the third consecutive year. The GOLD100 award recognizes GAGE as one of the Maldives’ top 100 leading companies. Featured Image: Receiving GOLD100 Award Since its establishment in 2010, GAGE has built a strong reputation for […]
LUX* South Ari Atoll to Host Wellbeing Week to Celebrate Global Wellness Day
LUX* South Ari Atoll is hosting a wellness week for the island’s guests and its team members from 3 – 10 June 2023. The loved annual tradition is a week for wellness-boosting activities leading up Global Wellness Day 2023. This year, LUX* South Ari Atoll invites Wellness Week Champions Olivia Jarvis and Mason Caton-Brown from […]
How can the Maldives Tourism Industry Achieve the 5TMP’s target of $6 billion in tourism receipts by 2027?
The recently released 5th Tourism Master Plan (5TMP) called upon all industry stakeholders to collaborate to reach a target of USD 6 billion a year in international tourism receipts by 2027. Tourism receipts are the expenditures by international inbound tourists in Maldives. The target was determined through consultation with industry stakeholders, the Ministry of Finance, […]
Baros Maldives Launches Online Sustainability Information Hub
Baros Maldives recently launched a new online section to supplement the resort’s sustainable tourism program. The online section aims to raise awareness about the fragile marine environment. The Divers Baros Maldives team, known as the “Baros Underwater Ambassadors,” are sharing their favourite underwater stories, the island resort’s sustainability initiatives and other valuable insights through the […]
MATATO Collaborated with Korean Tourism Organisation for Roadshow Event at Maagiri
Yesterday, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) partnered with the Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) for a roadshow event in Male’ at Maagiri Hotel. The roadshow aimed to promote bilateral tourism between the Maldives and Korea. This event was a platform to introduce KTO to MATATO members, stakeholders, and the media. In […]
Ministry of Tourism Launches 5th Tourism Master Plan
On May 25, 2023, the Maldives Ministry of Tourism launched the destination’s 5th Tourism Master Plan (5TMP) at a ceremony held at Maldives National University. The document sets out the vision, policy priorities, and strategies for the Maldives tourism industry over the next 5 years. The 5TMP is a long-term plan to address the challenges […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru Hosted Marine Biology Internship for Local Students
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru hosted the first Marine Biology Internship Program in collaboration with the Baa Atoll Council to inspire young students to take a proactive role in protecting the oceans for generations to come. Running from May 18 to 20, 2023, the three-day program was attended by 12 students from 12 […]
