Ministry adds Goidhoo lagoon portion for resort development
The Ministry of Tourism has added a portion of the Baa Atoll Goidhoo lagoon to the list of locations identified for resort development. According to an announcement made Tuesday, 14.28 hectares of the Goidhoo lagoon have been included in the list of islands and lagoons available for lease. The original list, published in May last […]
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. […]
Maldives targets $6 billion in tourism revenue by 2027
Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has stated that the Maldives aims to increase annual tourism revenue to USD 6 billion by 2027, under the fifth tourism masterplan covering the period 2023 to 2027. Speaking at a press conference held at the President’s Office on Wednesday, Thoriq shared updated statistics on the tourism sector and outlined government […]
Maldives opens bids for resort development in Kelaa, Kaashidhoo
The Maldives government has opened public bids for the reclamation of islands in the lagoons of HA. Kelaa and K. Kaashidhoo for resort development. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu issued a resolution on Saturday allocating 325.5 hectares of land for the development of two resorts in the Kelaa lagoon. The development of resorts in these areas […]
Maldives reduces resort lease extension fees; introduces instalment payment option
The government has reduced the fees for extending the lease term of resorts and introduced an instalment payment option, effective from Wednesday. The change follows the recent amendment to the Tourism Act, which was passed by parliament on Wednesday and ratified by President Mohamed Muizzu Wednesday afternoon. The bill was passed with modifications proposed by […]
Maldives aims for 15% tourism growth in 2025, says Minister Faisal
Maldives is targeting a 15% growth in tourism next year, aiming to welcome 2.3 million tourists and generate $5 billion in revenue, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced today. The announcement came during a ceremony at Velana International Airport to celebrate the arrival of the tourist who marked the country achieving its 2024 tourism milestone of […]
Tourism ministry issues safety standards for watersports, activities
The Ministry of Tourism has issued a safety standard outlining measures to minimise accidents during watersports and other such tourist activities in the Maldives. The guidelines aim to address incidents that have led to tragedies involving tourists in water-based and beach-related excursions. In a circular issued on Thursday to tourism service providers, the ministry announced […]
Maldives to develop new hotel training school, resort on L. Hulhimendhoo
Ministry of Tourism and The Maldives National University (MNU) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Hotel Training School and a 5-star resort on the island of L. Hulhimendhoo. This collaboration aligns with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s vision to expand practical, world-class training opportunities for students in the Maldives and advance […]
Tourism minister recommends tax, fee cuts to develop emerging tourism areas
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal on Friday emphasised the need to reduce taxes and tourism fees to support the development of tourism in areas where the industry is still emerging. He shared these remarks at the launch of Addu City’s tourism brand, an initiative aimed at boosting tourism in the southern region. Minister Faisal highlighted that […]
Maldives’ main airport’s new terminal to open in December 2024
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal confirmed on Friday that the new terminal at Velana International Airport (VIA) will be inaugurated by December. The announcement was made in the minister’s World Tourism Day message, highlighting the terminal’s significance to the country’s tourism industry. Faisal emphasised that the new terminal is a central part of the main […]
Fuvahmulah honours missing diver Mohamed Saeed for contributions to local tourism
The Fuvahmulah Tourism Awards 2024, held Friday night, recognised individuals and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the local tourism industry. Among the honourees was Mohamed Saeed, a renowned diver who tragically went missing in May 2022 while diving at a dive site. Saeed, a father of three, was posthumously awarded for his impact on […]
Maldives to amend 1991 diving regulations
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has announced that the Maldives’ diving regulations, which date back to 1991, will soon be amended in response to concerns raised by the diving community. The announcement was made during the Fuvahmulah Tourism Awards 2024 ceremony, held in celebration of International Tourism Day and organised by the Fuvahmulah City Council. […]
