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 […]
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 […]
