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 […]
Maldives records 16% growth in UK arrivals ahead of strong showing at WTM London 2025
The Maldives has entered World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 with strong momentum, marking another milestone year of growth in the UK market. As of 21 October 2025, the Maldives has welcomed 159,615 tourists from the United Kingdom, representing an increase of over 16% from the same period in 2024, when arrivals totalled 137,288. The […]
Visit Maldives launches London taxi campaign ahead of WTM London 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched an outdoor advertising campaign across central London, designed to strengthen the Maldives’ brand visibility in the United Kingdom ahead of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, one of the world’s leading international travel trade events. The two-month Taxi Advertising Campaign brings a vibrant touch of the tropics to London’s […]
Visit Maldives announces second edition of Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament
Visit Maldives Club, in partnership with Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), officially announced the return of the Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament, set to take place from 13–15 June 2026. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the 2026 tournament aims to welcome a larger number of international and local teams, further cementing the Maldives’ […]
Visit Maldives to reinforce international presence at WTM London 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, the world’s leading travel and tourism trade event, to be held from 4 to 6 November 2025 at ExCeL London. The event will also mark the launch of the Maldives Destination Guide 2026, the official annual publication that showcases the nation’s finest […]
Maldives wins top honours at World Culinary Awards 2025
Maldives has reaffirmed its global reputation for culinary excellence with multiple prestigious wins at the World Culinary Awards 2025, including the coveted title of World’s Best Destination for Heritage Cuisine. The recognition highlights the nation’s rich gastronomic heritage, diverse dining experiences, and exceptional culinary talent. The Maldives competed against Germany, Peru, Seychelles, and Singapore in […]
Maldives Diwali Carnival 2.0 brings together over 300 Indian travel partners
The Maldives Diwali Carnival 2.0, organised by Island Life Travel, was successfully held on 11 October 2025 at Ambria Exotica, New Delhi. Following the remarkable success of its first edition, this year’s event was hosted on a grander scale, drawing more than 300 leading travel agents from across India for an evening of vibrant networking, […]
Visit Maldives showcases destination at ALLinTOO tourism workshop in Poland
Visit Maldives took part in a destination-focused B2B networking event organised by ALLinTOO, one of Poland’s leading tourism workshops, held from 22–23 October 2025 at Novotel Poznań Centrum in Poznań. The two-day event served as a platform for Visit Maldives to engage directly with Polish travel agents, present the destination’s wide-ranging tourism offerings, and reinforce […]
Visit Maldives unveils branding at Anfield in landmark global exposure
Visit Maldives Corporation is set to showcase the Maldives brand on one of the world’s most prominent sporting stages during the Liverpool FC vs Manchester United match at Anfield Stadium on 19 October 2025. The match will commence at 4:30 p.m. (BST) in the United Kingdom, corresponding to 8:30 p.m. Maldives Time (GMT +5). As […]
