Visit Maldives expands 2026 membership opportunities to support SMEs
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has announced new measures for 2026 aimed at increasing participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including guesthouses, liveaboards, and travel agencies. The initiative reflects VMC’s dedication to supporting smaller operators while maintaining strong destination marketing momentum with the support of local NGOs. For 2026, VMC will introduce more accessible and […]
Bank of Maldives signs strategic agreements with Alipay+ and Visit Maldives
Bank of Maldives (BML) has formalised two key agreements with Alipay+ and the Visit Maldives Corporation, further strengthening its commitment to advancing digital payment innovation and supporting the continued growth of the Maldivian tourism sector. The agreement between BML, Alipay+, and Visit Maldives Corporation establishes a framework for joint, co-branded tourism promotion campaigns set to […]
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 […]
Maldives showcases strong unified presence at Qatar Travel Mart 2025
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is leading a strengthened national presence at Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, which opened on 24 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The association is heading the Maldives delegation as the organiser of the official country stand, in partnership with Visit Maldives […]
British couple marks 70th visit to Maldives, celebrated by Visit Maldives and Coco Collection
A British couple, Mike and Janice, have reached an extraordinary milestone this week as they arrived in the Maldives for their 70th visit — a testament to their long-standing affection for the island nation. Their arrival was marked with a special welcome hosted by Visit Maldives, Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), and Coco Collection. Visit Maldives […]
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 […]
NHGAM launches ‘I AM Maldives’ Roadshow in Warsaw to boost CEE market reach
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 launched the I AM Maldives roadshow in Warsaw, advancing efforts to strengthen ties with the Central and Eastern European market. This event marks the second edition of the I […]
Tourism bodies to host I AM Maldives roadshow in Central, Eastern Europe
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in partnership with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), is preparing to host the I AM Maldives roadshow across three Central and Eastern European cities: Warsaw, Bucharest, and Prague, from 17 to 21 November 2025. The initiative will feature […]
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 […]
