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 […]

Maldives sets ambitious target of 3m annual tourists by 2028

In a bid to bolster the Maldives’ tourism industry, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has unveiled a target of attracting 3 million tourists annually to the island nation by 2028. The announcement was made during a meeting held at Hoarafushi island as part of his presidential campaign. Addressing the attendees, President Solih acknowledged the challenges posed […]

Maldives welcomes millionth tourist of 2023

Maldives on Sunday welcomed the one millionth tourist of the year. Britain’s Anton Pavlov became the one millionth tourist of the year when he arrived with his wife and son on a British Airways flight Sunday morning. The family will spend a two-week-long vacation at Vakkaru Maldives resort in Baa atoll. “I have been wanting […]

Withholding Tax and tourism sector GST moves online

The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has on Monday issued a ruling mandating the online filing and payment of Withholding Tax and tourism sector GST.

MIRA begins collecting Green Tax from tourists

MIRA has announced that the Green Tax came into effect at 12:00 a.m. on 1st November 2015.

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