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, […]
Visit Maldives launches global content creator platform Creatoll
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has officially launched Creatoll, a global content creator platform designed to showcase authentic Maldivian stories and connect creators with tourism partners, brands, and global audiences. The platform was unveiled by Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim during the Maldives Culture and Food Festival 2025. Creatoll is conceived as a dedicated […]
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 […]
