Visit Maldives launches response strategy amid global flight disruptions
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in close coordination with national ministries and industry stakeholders, has launched a comprehensive response strategy to address the ongoing disruptions affecting the global aviation network. Recognising the operational difficulties and anxiety caused by recent flight cancellations, Visit Maldives is prioritising traveler safety and destination resilience through a series of proactive measures […]
Maldives to serve as host country of ITB Berlin 2027
The Maldives will take center stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2027, presenting the beauty, diversity and hospitality of the island nation in the Indian Ocean to the global travel industry at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. The partnership was officially sealed during ITB Berlin 2026: Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and Managing […]
Registration opens for Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament 2026
The Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament is now officially open for registration, inviting elite anglers from around the world to compete in the Maldives’ premier sport fishing event from 13th to 15th June 2026. Organised by Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), this flagship initiative celebrates the nation’s deep-rooted fishing heritage while promoting high-value adventure tourism. […]
Visit Maldives reinforces premium positioning at ITB Berlin 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has officially commenced its participation at ITB Berlin, held from 3–5 March 2026 at Messe Berlin, marking a powerful start to the Maldives’ global marketing drive as it advances toward Visit Maldives Year 2027. This year, 67 co-exhibitors are participating under the Visit Maldives banner, demonstrating strong industry alignment and a […]
Bank of Maldives’ Swipe app becomes official wallet of Visit Maldives
Bank of Maldives has announced its innovative digital wallet, Swipe, as the official wallet of Visit Maldives. The strategic partnership between Swipe and Visit Maldives was formalized during a signing ceremony held at BML, solidifying a collaboration aimed at enhancing the visitor experience through digital innovation. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Shareef, CEO & […]
Visit Maldives strengthens India market presence at SATTE 2026
Visit Maldives has announced its participation in SATTE 2026, South Asia’s leading travel and tourism trade exhibition, taking place from 25th to 27th February 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center, Dwarka, New Delhi, India. Through this key industry platform, Visit Maldives is showcasing the unparalleled beauty and diversity of the Sunny Side of Life to […]
Visit Maldives strengthens global tourism strategy at ITB Berlin 2026
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) is set to make a strong return to ITB Berlin 2026 with the revival of the highly anticipated Maldivian Night and a dedicated international press conference, reinforcing the Maldives’ strategic build-up toward Visit Maldives Year 2027. ITB Berlin will take place from March 3rd to 5th at Messe Berlin, the world’s […]
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 […]
