Maldives tourist arrivals jump 15% in June; 2025 arrivals top 1.1 million
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives in June increased by 15 percent compared to the same month last year, with total arrivals in 2025 surpassing 1.1 million, according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism. A total of 141,772 tourists visited the Maldives in June 2025, up from 123,284 in June 2024. Tourist […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu among Maldives’ best resorts; Raffaele Solferino named best General Manager
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives has its distinguished recognition at the prestigious 2025 Travel + Leisure Awards, reaffirming its position as a leader in luxury hospitality within the Maldives. The resort has been recognized among the Top 10 Best Resorts in the Maldives for 2025 by Travel + Leisure Magazine, underscoring its unwavering commitment to excellence, […]
Study reveals critical HR gaps, opportunities ahead of 2025 localisation mandate
A study by the Maldives Association of Human Resource Professionals (MAHRP) has shed light on the state of the nation’s HR sector, revealing a young, academically qualified workforce facing significant structural barriers to career progression. The “Maldives HR Capacity and Skills Study,” released in July 2025, comes at a critical juncture as large organisations prepare […]
Tom Osborne drives groundbreaking environmental initiatives at Kuramathi Maldives
At Kuramathi Maldives, sustainability is more than a mission—it is a guiding principle embedded into daily operations. Spearheading these efforts is Tom Osborne, the resort’s Sustainability Manager, who brings a strong academic and practical background to the role. With a BSc and MRes in Marine Biology from Swansea University, Osborne is committed to creating meaningful […]
Intour Maldives marks 29 years of luxury destination management excellence
Intour Maldives, the Maldives’ leading luxury Destination Management Company (DMC), is celebrating 29 years of delivering exceptional travel experiences that have helped position the Maldives as a premier destination for discerning travellers. The milestone was commemorated with an elegant celebration at One&Only Reethi Rah, one of the company’s longstanding partners renowned for world-class luxury. The […]
Dhiraagu strengthens support for visually impaired communities
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to empower vulnerable communities, Dhiraagu has extended its support to the Blind and Visually Impaired Society of the Maldives (BVISM) in organising inclusive community events across Shaviyani Atoll. BVISM, a non-governmental organisation committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of the blind and visually impaired […]
Maldives, Henley & Partners sign agreement to launch residence by investment programme
The Government of the Maldives has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Henley & Partners, the world’s leading international investment migration advisory firm, to develop and implement the nation’s first-ever residence by investment program. This groundbreaking collaboration supports President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s Vision 2040, which aims to transform the Maldives into a fully developed, resilient, […]
Pulse Hotels’ Shafraz to speak on AI-driven personalisation at Digital Travel Summit APAC 2025
Mohamed Shafraz Hafiz, the Group Director of Digital Technology & Marketing at Pulse Hotels & Resorts, will be a featured speaker at the prestigious Digital Travel Summit APAC 2025. The summit, a key event for the region’s travel and hospitality leaders, is scheduled for August 12 – 13, 2025, at the One Farrer Hotel in […]
Visit Maldives and Booking.com empower Maldivian guesthouses through strategic workshop
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), in partnership with Booking.com—one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms—recently hosted a workshop at the STELCO Auditorium aimed at empowering guesthouse operators across the Maldives. This event marked the first initiative under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MMPRC and Booking.com. The workshop […]
Kandima Maldives launches PlaySpace: bold new era of island entertainment
Kandima Maldives, the bold lifestyle resort known for redefining island getaways, has once again raised the bar with the launch of PlaySpace – an all-ages entertainment destination transforming the leisure landscape of the Maldives. Centrally located within the island resort, PlaySpace blends nostalgic retro flair with cutting-edge fun, offering a dynamic mix of activities for […]
Equator Village named Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Hotel at World Travel Awards 2025
Equator Village has once again been honoured as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2025, held on 28 June in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This marks the third consecutive year the resort has received this prestigious accolade, following earlier wins in 2023 and 2024, underscoring its commitment to service excellence […]
