Maldives to host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala 2026
Visit Maldives has announced that the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 will be hosted in the Maldives on 27 September 2026, marking the return of the event to the country after a decade. The gala will take place on World Tourism Day, adding even greater significance to what will be […]
Visit Maldives signs MoU with DERTOUR Deutschland to boost German arrivals, market investments
Visit Maldives Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DERTOUR Deutschland—one of the largest tour operators in Europe—to significantly increase tourist arrivals from Germany and further strengthen the Maldives’ presence in the European travel market. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the official visit of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to Berlin […]
Visit Maldives launches ‘SeaSational Summer’ campaign to promote summer travel
Visit Maldives has officially launched SeaSational Summer, a nationwide, digital-led summer campaign aimed at positioning the Maldives as a compelling destination during the summer months. The initiative is supported by a programme of visible events, experiences and activities taking place across the country. The campaign was introduced at the Visit Maldives Quarterly Insights – Maldives […]
Diver Shafraz Naeem enters Visit Maldives Book of Records with two underwater achievements
Maldivian diver Shafraz Naeem has been entered into the Visit Maldives Book of Records for two achievements recorded during the Across Maldives 2026 expedition, organised in collaboration with Visit Maldives. The records recognised under the Visit Maldives Book of Records are the longest underwater distance covered and the longest single-stretch underwater traverse. According to Visit […]
Visit Maldives hosts Q1 2026 Tourism Intelligence Briefing to align industry strategy
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has successfully hosted the Quarterly Insights: Maldives Tourism Intelligence Briefing for Q1 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and key stakeholders to review tourism performance, exchange market intelligence, and align on strategic priorities for the year ahead. The Quarterly Insights series serves as a platform for providing timely access to real-time […]
Visit Maldives marks 2025 as year of governance reform, institutional strengthening
Visit Maldives Corporation Limited (VMC) concluded 2025 as a defining year of governance reform, compliance strengthening, and institutional maturity, marked by steady progress in transparency, risk management, and financial discipline across the organisation. The year saw a comprehensive reset of governance structures, aligned with national SOE requirements and best practices. VMC formally established an Audit […]
Maldives strengthens US market presence at Travel & Adventure Show New York 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations in New York (PMNY), showcased the Maldives at the Travel & Adventure Show – New York, which took place on 24–25 January 2026 at the Javits Center. Recognised as one of the most influential travel forums […]
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 announces ‘Across Maldives 2026’ underwater diving record attempt
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has announced “Across Maldives 2026,” an ambitious underwater record attempt by Maldivian diver Shafraz Naeem. Set to begin on January 23, 2026, the expedition marks the inaugural record attempt of the year for the Visit Maldives Book of Records. Across Maldives 2026 will see Shafraz attempt two records as he journeys […]
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 […]
December 2025 becomes highest-ever month for tourist arrivals to Maldives
December 2025 marked a new all-time high for monthly tourist arrivals to the Maldives, with 224,455 visitors, surpassing the previous record of 217,392 arrivals in February 2024. According to official arrival statistics, the strongest daily performance in 2025 was recorded on 28 December, welcoming 9,903 visitors, highlighting robust year-end demand and sustained travel momentum. These […]
Maldives sees record tourism in 2025, receipts to exceed $5.4bn
The Maldives has marked a historic milestone in 2025, recording its strongest tourism performance to date, with projected travel receipts expected to exceed USD 5.4 billion, surpassing the national target of USD 5 billion. According to the latest figures released by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), tourism receipts grew by 15.8% year-on-year compared to 2024, […]
