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 & […]
India to become top 3 tourism market for Maldives, Faisal says
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal has announced that relations between India and the Maldives have been on the upswing since President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a phone interview with PSM from New Delhi, Faisal expressed confidence that India would emerge as one of the top three […]
IndiGo connects Hyderabad-Maldives with 3 weekly service
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has announced the resumption of flights by IndiGo Airlines, connecting Hyderabad to the Maldives. The service officially commenced on Tuesday. In response to the increasing number of leisure travellers choosing the Maldives as their destination, IndiGo Airlines will operate three non-stop flights weekly, departing from Hyderabad on Tuesday, Thursday, […]
Maldives tourist arrivals reach 1.5 million; India back in second position
The number of tourists visiting Maldives this year has hit a total of 1.5 million. According to statistics released by the tourism ministry on Sunday, 1,505,366 tourists arrived in Maldives by Saturday, marking a 13.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Russia remains the leading market for tourist arrivals this year, with 172,472 […]
Maldives 2023 tourist arrivals cross 1.4m; China takes second place
The number of tourists in Maldives this year has surged to 1.4 million, with China surpassing India to secure the second-largest source market position, according to the tourism ministry’s statistics disclosed on Tuesday. As of Monday, 1.4 million tourists have enjoyed their vacations in Maldives this year, marking a 13.9% increase compared to the same […]
IndiGo to resume direct Hyderabad-Maldives flights from Oct 31
IndiGo is resuming direct flights between Hyderabad and Male, from October 31. The introduction of these new non-stop flights will help boost tourist traffic between India and The Maldives, while also providing travellers with increased convenience. The Maldives is one of the most popular destinations for Indians, and traffic from India to the archipelago has […]
