Govt raises 2026 tourism target to 2.5 million visitors; declares 2027 as Visit Maldives Year
President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday announced that 2027 will be designated as Visit Maldives Year, as the government increases its tourism target to 2.5 million visitors for this year. Delivering the Presidential Address at the opening sitting of People’s Majlis, the President said tourism remains the main contributor to the national economy. He said the […]
Diver Shafraz Naeem enters Visit Maldives Book of Records with two underwater achievements
Maldivian diver Shafraz Naeem has been entered into the Visit Maldives Book of Records for two achievements recorded during the Across Maldives 2026 expedition, organised in collaboration with Visit Maldives. The records recognised under the Visit Maldives Book of Records are the longest underwater distance covered and the longest single-stretch underwater traverse. According to Visit […]
MINDCo, Bank of Maldives partner to establish AI centre
Maldives Innovation and Digital Company (MINDCo) and Bank of Maldives (BML) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the establishment of an AI and Data Competency Centre, a flagship national initiative under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation agenda. The establishment of the AI and Data Competency Centre reflects President […]
Atmosphere Core secures three wins at Layalina Editor’s Choice Awards 2025
Atmosphere Core concluded 2025 with a strong industry showing, securing three major honours at the Layalina Editor’s Choice Awards 2025 for RAAYA by Atmosphere, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives and OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi. The accolades underscore the group’s ability to deliver clearly differentiated resort concepts for diverse traveller profiles, while maintaining a consistent emphasis on quality, comfort […]
The Standard, Maldives to mark Lunar New Year with week-long island festivities
The Standard, Maldives will mark the Lunar New Year this February with a week-long celebration that invites guests to swap urban festivities for the turquoise waters of the Raa Atoll. Taking place from 17 to 22 February, the programme will transform the island resort into a festive setting that blends time-honoured traditions with the brand’s […]
Beijing’s Baiweiyuan makes Maldives debut at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Lunar New Year celebrations
Four Seasons Resorts Maldives will welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with a week of Lunar New Year celebrations across Landaa Giraavaru and Kuda Huraa. Taking place from 16 to 24 February 2026, the programme will see both islands animated by the vibrant energy associated with this rare zodiac year. Bold and spirited, the […]
‘Give to Gain’: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands celebrates women through community-led experiences
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands will mark International Women’s Day 2026 with a three-day programme titled Give to Gain, celebrating generosity, shared growth and the collective strength of women through curated experiences from 7 to 9 March. Anchored in the belief that when women thrive, communities flourish, the programme brings together the resort’s Ladies alongside […]
Milaidhoo Maldives introduces ‘Simply Summer’ seasonal escape for 2026
In a destination often defined by excess, Milaidhoo Maldives offers a different summer narrative: one of restraint, rhythm and rare stillness. Introducing Simply Summer, a seasonal escape that celebrates the art of slowing down within the UNESCO-protected waters of the Baa Atoll. An intimate island sanctuary, Milaidhoo is designed for travellers who value time as […]
Atmosphere Core appoints Francesco Giovannelli as Monastero Manager of BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere
Set in the UNESCO-listed Langhe hills of Piedmont, BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE by Atmosphere, part of the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand, has announced the appointment of Francesco Giovannelli as Monastero Manager. The appointment marks a significant step for Atmosphere Core, the international hospitality company behind the brand, as it expands into the European heritage hospitality […]
Dhiraagu announces first winners of Roadha Ready pre-Ramadan promotion
Dhiraagu has announced the first weekly winners of its ongoing Roadha Ready promotion, a pre-Ramadan campaign designed to support customers as they prepare for the holy month while offering a range of rewards. During the first week of the promotion, winners received shopping vouchers worth MVR 5,000 from Red Wave, providing them with added support […]
CROSSROADS Maldives unveils multi-island Valentine’s Day experience
At CROSSROADS Maldives, Valentine’s Day is designed as a full-day celebration that extends beyond a single romantic dinner, unfolding instead as a journey of connection, creativity and shared discovery. Set across two interconnected islands linked by a tranquil lagoon, the destination invites couples to shape their own rhythm of romance, moving fluidly between moments of […]
Maldives sets new daily tourism arrival record on Sunday with 10,253
A total of 10,253 tourists visited the Maldives on Sunday, marking the highest number of tourist arrivals recorded in a single day, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The previous highest daily arrival figure was recorded on 10 February 2024, when 10,213 tourists entered the country. The ministry said the record daily figure follows the […]
