Visit Maldives showcases destination at FITUR 2026 in Madrid
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) is showcasing the Maldives at FITUR 2026, the first major travel exhibition of the year, being held in Madrid, Spain from 21 to 25 January. Recognised globally as one of the world’s leading tourism fairs, FITUR provides a key platform for networking, industry engagement and business development, attracting more than 50,000 […]
Visit Maldives to promote destination at leading travel trade shows in Q1 and Q2
Visit Maldives will begin 2026 with a strong international presence at major travel trade exhibitions during the first quarter of the year, reinforcing the Maldives’ position as one of the world’s most sought-after tourism destinations and strengthening partnerships across key source markets. In the first quarter of 2026, Visit Maldives will participate in several leading […]
Visit Maldives showcases ultra-luxury strategy at ILTM Cannes 2025
Visit Maldives is participating in ILTM Cannes 2025, the world’s most prestigious and influential luxury travel trade show, held from 1–4 December 2025 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. As the flagship global event for luxury travel, ILTM Cannes offers an unparalleled platform for destinations to engage with leading luxury buyers, elite travel […]
Visit Maldives joins ETHEXPO 2025 to promote wellness tourism in Türkiye
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) is participating in the Eurasia Tourism & Health Expo (ETHEXPO) 2025 in Istanbul, held from 26 to 29 November 2025, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in Türkiye. The participation reaffirms the Maldives’ commitment to strengthening its presence in the Turkish market and expanding its visibility across […]
Visit Maldives launches industry engagement sessions
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) is inviting industry partners to participate in a series of targeted engagement sessions designed to strengthen collaboration and support the co-creation of strategies for promoting Maldives tourism. The initiative will provide a platform for stakeholders to share insights, raise concerns, and contribute ideas that will help shape programmes with greater relevance […]
NHGAM wraps up ‘I AM Maldives’ roadshow in Warsaw, Bucharest and Prague
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in collaboration with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has successfully concluded the I AM Maldives roadshow across three Central and Eastern European cities—Warsaw, Bucharest, and Prague—from 17 to 21 November 2025. The roadshow brought together 26 participating properties […]
Visit Maldives CEO Ibrahim Shiuree addresses Tropical Coastal City Tourism event in Sanya
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shiuree, delivered a keynote address at the 2025 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event in Sanya, held from 18 to 21 November 2025. Organised by the Sanya Tourism Board and supported by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the event brought together global leaders and […]
Maldives secures top spot as World’s Most Desirable Islands in Wanderlust 2025 rankings
Maldives has been awarded Bronze in the World’s Most Desirable Island(s) category at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2025, reaffirming its enduring appeal among international travellers, particularly from the United Kingdom. The award was accepted by Ibrahim Shiuree, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), at a ceremony held at London’s […]
Visit Maldives showcases destination at ALLinTOO tourism workshop in Poland
Visit Maldives took part in a destination-focused B2B networking event organised by ALLinTOO, one of Poland’s leading tourism workshops, held from 22–23 October 2025 at Novotel Poznań Centrum in Poznań. The two-day event served as a platform for Visit Maldives to engage directly with Polish travel agents, present the destination’s wide-ranging tourism offerings, and reinforce […]
Visit Maldives unveils branding at Anfield in landmark global exposure
Visit Maldives Corporation is set to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s most prominent sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will commence at 4:30 p.m. (BST) in the United Kingdom, corresponding to 8:30 p.m. Maldives Time (GMT +5). As […]
Maldives nominated for World’s Leading and Green Destination titles at World Travel Awards 2025
The Maldives has once again been nominated in two of the most prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025, reaffirming its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable travel destinations. The country is competing for the titles of World’s Leading Destination 2025 and World’s Leading Green Destination 2025. Established in 1993, the […]
Maldives nominated for World’s Leading Destination and Green Destination 2025
The Maldives has once again been nominated at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), following its recent success in securing two prestigious regional titles at the Indian Ocean level. The destination now advances to compete on the global stage in the categories of World’s Leading Destination 2025 and World’s Leading Green Destination 2025 — two […]
