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...

In Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate change

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel USA Author of the article: Bloomberg News Gordy Megroz Published Aug 07, 2025 • Last updated Aug 07, 2025 • 5 minute read A beach in Maui. Photo by Mia Shimabuku /Bloomberg Article content Reviews and...

Boosting trade, investment cooperation emphasised 

BANGLADESH-PAKISTAN JEC MEETING Staff Correspondent 27 October, 2025, 23:09 Industries ministry additional secretary Maqsura Noor and Pakistan high commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider sign an agreement on halal trade on Monday. | BSS photo...

How Goway’s Micro Film Festival Puts Travel Advisors in the Limelight

This year, Goway is celebrating its 55th anniversary as a leading tailor-made tour operator. The company has unveiled a series of trade-facing programs and the incentives to mark the milestone, including giving away $550,000 to the travel advisor...

Liam Hemsworth tells Savannah Guthrie about new engagement five years after Miley Cyrus divorce

Liam Hemsworth opens up about new engagement years after Miley Cyrus divorce Liam Hemsworth has decided to get hitched once again. It’s been five years since The Hunger Games actor, 35, finalized his high-profile divorce to Miley Cyrus, 32. Since...

New media law sparks protests in Maldives

Signed by President Mohamed Muizzu, the law has shaken the Maldives, raising fears of censorship. Journalists and the country’s opposition call it a direct attack on press freedom, while the government sees it as needed reform and transparency....

Maldives achieves Guinness record for most people snorkeling simultaneously

The Maldives has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkeling simultaneously during the Baani Event held on 18 October 2025 in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkelers participated in this landmark event, underscoring the...

U.S. issues new Maldives travel alert over possible terror attacks

The U.S. State Department has issued a new travel advisory for the Maldives, urging American travelers to “exercise increased caution” amid concerns over potential terrorist activity. The revised Level 2 advisory, released on October 7, 2025,...

Maldives sets Guinness World Record for most people snorkelling simultaneously

The Maldives has successfully set a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkeling simultaneously during the Baani Event, held on 18 October 2025 in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkelers took part in this landmark event, highlighting the...

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...

Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2025 takes off this Friday

The Maldives’ largest running event, the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2025, is scheduled to take place on Friday, 24 October, at Hulhumalé Central Park, drawing over 4,500 runners from both local and international communities. Recognised as...

Maldives brand to be showcased at EPL in Dhivehi script

Visit Maldives Corporation has announced that it will be showcasing its branding at one of the world’s largest sporting stages, the English Premier League (EPL) match featuring Liverpool FC and Manchester United, in 10 languages including Dhivehi....

Sri Lanka Ranked 7th for World’s Best Food in 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler

Sri Lanka has been ranked 7th among the world’s best food destinations for 2025, according to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, earning an impressive score of 95.56%. This recognition places Sri Lanka ahead of globally...

Maldives and Egypt Sign MoU to Strengthen Political Cooperation

The Maldives and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen political consultation and deepen cooperation across key diplomatic and developmental areas. The agreement was signed during a high-level meeting between the...

Royal Island joins Maldives’ Snorkelling Guinness World Record

Royal Island participated in the Baani Event that set a Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously. Twenty-eight participants represented Royal Island at Villingilifaru Finolhu, the site located approximately 2 km across...

Amilla Maldives presents a festive ‘Around The World In Wonder’ journey

From 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, enchanting island resort, Amilla Maldives presents ‘Around the World in Wonder’, an immersive journey celebrating the rich flavours and timeless traditions from an array of cultures around the globe. From...

Eerie elegance meets island style at SO/ Maldives this Halloween

SO/ Maldives presents a bold fusion of avant-garde style and barefoot luxury, creating a distinctive island experience where fashion, art, and contemporary design converge. The resort embodies creativity and sophistication across its vibrant...

Brand USA Launches “America the Beautiful” Global Tourism Campaign

Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, today launched America the Beautiful, a global tourism marketing campaign and platform that represents the organization’s most ambitious marketing initiative to date. The...

Viva Italia! Future Hospitality Summit World showcases Italy’s new golden age of tourism

The Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World is unveiling a wealth of investment opportunities in Italy’s hospitality sector, with an exclusive pavilion showcasing the country’s new golden age of tourism. The Italy Pavilion, on show at FHS World,...

Jollibee’s Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf enters Maldives market

THE COFFEE BEAN & Tea Leaf (CBTL), the Jollibee Group’s flagship coffee and tea brand, has opened its first store in the Maldives as part of its continued international expansion. In a statement on Tuesday, Jollibee Group said the store opened on...