JOALI Maldives achieves Earthcheck Gold Certification for Sustainability Excellence

JOALI Maldives, proudly announces its achievement of the EarthCheck Gold Certification, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s ongoing commitment to responsible travel and environmental stewardship. As the world’s leading scientific...

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts showcases how quality and authenticity drive Maldives tourism growth

The Maldives continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s premier island destinations, achieving global acclaim while maintaining steady growth in visitor arrivals. The country was recently named Best Beach Destination at the World...

Maldives sets new Guinness World Record for joint snorkelling

22 October 2025 &nbsp 2 minutes of reading Participants came from 13 islands and 15 resorts to set the record (Photo: Visit Maldives) The Maldives has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously, with a total of...

Atmosphere Core, BBM to host Michelin-starred events with Chef Pasquale Palamaro

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, a brand by the international hospitality company Atmosphere Core, presents “Mediterranean Soul, Maldivian Heart”, a culinary series in November 2025 that brings international expertise to the Maldives. Italian...

Historic milestone: MATI secures seat on UN Tourism Board of Affiliate Members

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has been elected to the United Nations Tourism Board of Affiliate Members – becoming the first Maldivian tourism body to be represented on the global tourism platform. In a statement on Thursday...

Maldives, EU discuss fisheries and trade

Maldives has held high-level discussions with the European Union on strengthening cooperation in sustainable fisheries and expanding trade opportunities. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025,...

Maldives named Best Beach Destination at World Tourism Awards 2025

Maldives has been honoured with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025 today being held in Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious award honours the Maldives for its pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and...

Maldives among world’s top 10 countries for food in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

The Maldives has been ranked among the Top 10 Countries for Food in the World in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, securing the 10th position with a score of 94.55. The prestigious annual list, curated from thousands of reader...

Centara invites UAE guests to celebrate National Day with exclusive Maldives getaways

As one of the most notable occasions in the GCC calendar, UAE National Day presents the perfect opportunity to plan a dream island getaway at one of Centara Hotels & Resorts’ Maldivian destinations. Travellers can discover their own piece of...

MATI elected to UN Tourism Board of Affiliate Members for 2026–2029 term

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has been elected to the UN Tourism Board of Affiliate Members for the 2026–2029 term, marking a significant milestone as the first organisation from the Maldivian tourism sector to serve on this...

SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS announces Earthcheck Certification journey for RAH GILI MALDIVES

SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS has announced that RAH GILI MALDIVES, the brand’s debut property in the Maldives, has officially commenced its journey toward EarthCheck Certification. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term...

Maldives, EU discuss sustainable fisheries and trade at Global Tourism Forum

Special Envoy of the President and former President, Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, met with the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025. The meeting focused on...

Maldives win ‘Best Beach Destination’ at Tourism Awards

Maldives has been crowned ‘Best Beach Destination’ at the World Tourism Awards 2025. The award was accepted by Special Envoy of the President, former president Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s place, during the...

Maldives wins Best Beach Destination Award at WTA 2025

The swift growth of resorts and infrastructure in the Maldives, symbolizing the tourism boom, has its pros and cons. The Maldives has been honoured with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025, which is being held in...

Bulgaria Has Potential to Become Boutique Destination in Region - Deputy Tourism Minister Georgieva

The Maldives, Bali, and Dubai are already symbols of high-class tourism, but Bulgaria has the potential to become a boutique destination in Southeastern Europe, offering luxury woven into Bulgarian culture, uniqueness, and hospitality. This was...

MATI elected to UN Tourism Board of Affiliate Members

Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has been elected to the United Nations Tourism Board of Affiliate Members – making them the first Maldivian tourism representative to serve on the global tourism board. In a statement on Thursday...

How Mwinyi polishes the shining tourism star

ZANZIBAR: TOURISM industry, undeniably the pillar of Zanzibar’s economy, was already severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic when the then President-elect Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi assumed office in November 2020. But, five years later, the...

Maldives Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Food Destinations in 2025

The Maldives has been recognised as one of the world’s best food destinations in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, securing joint 10th place with Peru and earning an impressive score of 94.55%. The awards, voted by thousands of...

Runners enjoy scenic route in Ajman village named among world's best for tourism

A quiet village in Ajman suddenly found itself well and truly in the spotlight when it was named as one of the World's Best Tourism Villages. The accolade was received by Masfout just a day before runners from all over the UAE arrived there for a...

SEZ amendment will give foreigners free access to Maldivian land: Dr Shamheed

South Hulhumalé MP Dr. Ahmed Shamheed has warned that the proposed amendment to the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act would give foreigners free access to Maldivian land. Speaking during the parliamentary debate on the amendment moved by Baarashu MP...