Visit Maldives, Liverpool FC announce winner of Penalty to Paradise campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in partnership with Liverpool Football Club (LFC), has announced the winner of the “Penalty to Paradise” campaign, a football-led destination promotion that connected global fan engagement with the opportunity to experience the Maldives. The competition brought together 50 Liverpool FC members in a sudden-death penalty shootout challenge, where the final remaining […]
Drone show, fireworks expected as Hulhumalé New Year planning gets underway
Visit Maldives Corporation, together with the Ministry of Tourism & Environment and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), has commenced planning for New Year celebrations in Hulhumalé’, building on the success and positive public response of last year’s festivities. The celebrations are expected to feature signature elements that resonated strongly with the public in 2024, including […]
BML, Visit Maldives, UnionPay partner to boost tourism marketing, digital payments
Bank of Maldives, Visit Maldives and UnionPay have signed an agreement to collaborate on a joint marketing initiative aimed at enhancing digital payment experiences and strengthening tourism promotion efforts. As part of this partnership, the three parties will jointly promote the Maldives as a preferred travel destination among UnionPay cardholders through coordinated marketing campaigns. This […]
BML, Weixin Pay, Visit Maldives partner to strengthen digital payments for tourism sector
Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed two agreements with Weixin Pay and Visit Maldives Corporation aimed at strengthening digital payment solutions and supporting the continued growth of the Maldivian tourism industry, with a particular focus on the Chinese market. The tripartite memorandum of understanding between BML, Weixin Pay and Visit Maldives Corporation establishes a framework […]
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 […]
