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 […]
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 […]
Air India to begin non-stop flights from Bangalore, Mumbai to Maldives
Air India is gearing up to introduce non-stop flights connecting Maldives with the Indian cities of Bangalore and Mumbai. In previous winter seasons, Air India had operated direct flights to Maldives; however, these services were not available during other times of the year. Villa Travels, Air India’s Maldivian passenger sales agent, took to social media […]
Furaveri Maldives: Favourite among Indian celebrities
Located in the picturesque Raa Atoll near “Hanifaru Bay” a UNESCO Biosphere reserve, Furaveri Maldives is a 23-hectare natural island adorned with lush vegetation and surrounded by pristine beaches. With 169 villas ranging from Garden Villas to Two Bedroom Luxury Residences, many of which include private pools, the resort offers a perfect blend of luxury […]