Maldives offers India’s Sunrisers Hyderabad cricket team reset
With their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign at a critical juncture, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opted for a much-needed escape — a team retreat to the Maldives. The squad and support staff landed in the Maldives over the weekend, taking advantage of a break between matches to reset mentally and recharge for the crucial weeks […]
Indian market shows growth after decline, Maldives tourism minister says
Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim stated that tourist arrivals from India to the Maldives are showing signs of growth after a period of decline. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office on Wednesday, the minister presented a chart indicating a gradual monthly increase in tourist arrivals from India since the beginning of 2025. […]
Visit Maldives partners with Mumbai Indians as Official Tourist Destination for 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced its official partnership with Mumbai Indians, India’s most successful and valuable cricket team, as the Official Tourist Destination Partner for the 2025 season. This collaboration marks the first of its kind for Visit Maldives in India, underscoring the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening its presence […]
Visit Maldives showcases ‘Sunny Side of Life’ at OTM Mumbai 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), together with 38 industry partners, showcased the Sunny Side of Life at OTM Mumbai 2025, the leading travel trade show in India and Asia. The event was held from 30th January 2025 to 1st February 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. OTM is […]
Visit Maldives hosts exclusive ‘Maldivian Night’ in Mumbai
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) successfully hosted an exclusive ‘Maldivian Night’ at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, bringing together over 100 high-profile guests, including more than 20 leading Indian influencers, key media personalities, and renowned celebrities. This event was strategically organised alongside OTM Mumbai, India’s largest travel trade exhibition, reinforcing the […]
Anant Ambani in Maldives for vacation
The family of Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani is currently vacationing in the Maldives. During the trip, Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, made a visit to the inhabited island of HDh. Makunudhoo from the Soneva Secret resort, where the family is staying. According to local residents, Anant travelled to the island on a jet ski, accompanied […]
Reliance Group employees arrive in Maldives for holiday
Around 290 employees from the Reliance Group have arrived in the Maldives for a holiday, marking a significant return of Indian tourists to the island nation. The group arrived on two SriLankan Airlines flights on Thursday and will be vacationing at the RAAYA by Atmosphere resort. Mohammed Firag, Managing Director of Inner Maldives, the Maldives […]
President invites Indian investors, film stars to explore Maldives’ tourism opportunities
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives delivered a keynote address at a tourism and trade promotion event in Mumbai on Tuesday, emphasising the strong bond between Maldives and India, with a particular focus on the thriving tourism sector. The event, held during President Muizzu’s state visit to India, highlighted the potential for expanding tourism […]
Indian film stars return to Maldives for holidays after brief hiatus
After a period of reduced visits from Indian film stars, the Maldives is once again seeing an increase in high-profile visitors from the Indian entertainment industry. Prominent Bollywood stars and TV personalities have been choosing the Maldives as their preferred holiday destination, with some even celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special occasions in the […]
India’s EaseMyTrip resumes Maldives bookings amid strengthened relations
EaseMyTrip, one of India’s leading online travel platforms, has resumed bookings to the Maldives following recent improvements in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The decision comes after a constructive discussion with the Maldives Ministry of Tourism and reflects the growing cooperation between India and the Maldives. Nishant Pitti, Co-Founder and CEO of EaseMyTrip, commented […]
Maldives seeks Indian investment for resort development near Hanimaadhoo airport
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced on Thursday that efforts are underway to attract Indian investors to develop and open three resorts near HDh. Hanimaadhoo International Airport. In a briefing about the recent Welcome India roadshow, Faisal emphasised the need for 4,000 to 6,000 tourism beds in the region to ensure the airport operates efficiently. He […]
‘Welcome India’ event to propel India to third place in Maldives tourist arrivals: Faisal
The Welcome India tourism promotional event, held in three Indian cities last week, is expected to elevate India to the third-largest source of tourist arrivals to the Maldives, according to Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal. The event, organised jointly by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents & […]