CROSSROADS Maldives, ministry explore partnership to promote Maldivian culture
CROSSROADS Maldives welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage on 29 June 2026 for a visit focused on exploring opportunities to strengthen partnerships in promoting Maldivian culture, heritage, and creative experiences. The delegation was led by Minister Heena Waleed and included State Minister Mohamed Munaz, State Minister Mohamed Ikram, Permanent Secretary Yaniu […]
Intour Maldives marks 30 years with partner gathering and team retreat
Intour Maldives concluded June with a series of events marking its 30th anniversary, including an international partner gathering followed by a team retreat at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru and Four Seasons Maldives Private Island at Voavah. The partner celebration brought together long-standing international travel partners, resort collaborators and industry associates, recognising the […]
Vakkaru Maldives welcomes acclaimed Danish Chef Jesper Koch
Vakkaru Maldives is set to welcome acclaimed Danish Chef Jesper Koch from 16 to 28 July 2026, marking the beginning of a collaboration that will continue with an expanded programme later this year. Regarded as one of Denmark’s most influential gastronomic figures, Chef Jesper brings more than three decades of experience spanning hospitality, gastronomy and […]
BML offers new dollar investment option with returns paid in Rufiyaa
Bank of Maldives (BML) has launched a new investment product that allows customers to invest US dollars and earn returns of up to 25 per cent, with profits paid in Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR). The bank announced the launch on Tuesday, stating that funds raised through the investment pools will be used to support its foreign […]
Visit Maldives Corporation launches ‘This is My Maldives’ global photography competition
Visit Maldives Corporation Limited (VMC) has launched “This is My Maldives”, a global photography competition inviting creators and visual storytellers to share the Maldives through their own lens, as part of the public launch of Creatoll, the digital marketplace for Maldivian creative content. The competition was announced during the Creatoll public launch ceremony held at […]
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi recognised among Maldives’ leading family resorts
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, the flagship property of the Sun Siyam Luxury Collection, has been honoured as the No. 2 resort in the Maldives in the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific rankings for Best Family Resorts. This recognition acknowledges the resort’s successful approach to family travel, which focuses on providing experiential, restorative stays aligned with […]
Dhiraagu adds penalty showdown to ‘Jehee Libunee’ campaign
This football season, Dhiraagu customers can earn additional leaderboard points through the ‘Penalty Showdown’ game, increasing their chances of winning the exciting prizes offered under‘Jehee Libunee’. With ‘Jehee Libunee’, customers can earn 1GB of free data for every goal scored by their selected team. To participate, customers simply need to choose their favourite team through […]
Why Eri Maldives is the perfect graduation escape
Graduation season lands differently when you’ve spent three or four years surviving deadline season, exam halls and budget pasta. The urge to go somewhere to treat yourself is entirely real. For university and postgraduates mapping out a summer before recruitment season kicks in, Eri Maldives delivers the Maldives in its purest form, with a price point […]
Nova Maldives marks Women’s Dive Day with first Maldivian PADI course director Zoona Naseem
Every July, the diving world pauses to celebrate the women who have made the ocean their own. This year, Nova Maldives marks Women’s Dive Day with a three-day programme from 17 to 19 July 2026, brought to life by Zoona Naseem, the first Maldivian woman to qualify as a PADI Course Director, alongside Jenna Lehocki, […]
Maldives remains top international summer destination for UAE travellers
The Maldives has emerged as the most popular international destination for travellers from the United Arab Emirates this summer, accounting for one in five overseas hotel bookings, according to the latest booking data released by dnata Travel. The travel agency said the Maldives led all international destinations for the season, ahead of Thailand, Mauritius, Canada […]
LOTİ reports surge in Maldives demand; LOTİ and Visit Maldives host exclusive partner event
On June 24, premium tour operator LOTİ hosted an exclusive private dinner for partners with the support of Visit Maldives Corporation. The evening became a true celebration of the art of slow travel and island luxury. The concept of the event was built around immersing guests in the atmosphere of the archipelago, where luxury is […]
Mandatory propeller guards and registration for vessels entering South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA)
The Maldivian government is implementing strict new regulations for vessels operating in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), the largest protected marine area in the Maldives. Effective after the 30th of this month, boats will be prohibited from entering SAMPA without official registration and installed propeller guards. The sweeping regulatory changes follow a comprehensive […]
