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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Maldives Sets New World Record as Hundreds Unite for Historic Snorkelling Event in Baa Atoll

The Maldives has earned a place in the Guinness World Records for hosting the largest group snorkelling event ever held, marking a remarkable celebration of the nation’s ocean heritage and commitment to marine sustainability. The record-breaking...

Maldives signs political dialogue MoU with Egypt

The governments of Maldives and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political dialogue on Saturday, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. The agreement was signed at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo, with...

The Maldives Wins Best Beach Destination Award at World Tourism Awards 2025

The Maldives has been honored with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025, celebrating the nation’s unmatched natural beauty and excellence in sustainable tourism. The prestigious award was presented at a special...

Maldives Travel Warning: Is Your Dream Holiday Now a Terrorist Target?

Imagine the Maldives: turquoise waters lapping against the stilts of overwater villas, a destination synonymous with the perfect, serene escape. This idyllic image, however, has been clouded by a recent travel advisory citing potential terrorist...

Asialuxe Travel united the tourism elite at the Maldives Workshop Island Collection 2025.

Tashkent, October 21, 2025. The Maldives Workshop Island Collection 2025, organized by Asialuxe Travel, was held at the InterContinental Tashkent — a professional forum that brought together more than 240 representatives of travel agencies,...

South Africa shines as a global luxury travel hotspot in new report

South Africa has secured a place among the world’s top five luxury travel destinations. This is according to the Roxstar Luxury Travel Trends Report 2025. The country now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with global heavyweights like the USA, UAE,...

Wealthy Women Are Leading The Surge In Luxury Solo Travel

Solo travel by women comprises a sizable portion of luxury travel. getty Solo trips among women are up 11%, with wealthier women making up a sizable percentage of this recent trend. It ties closely with the rise of wellness destinations, which are...

Lets Go Maldives wins Best Luxury Tour Operator title at Seven Stars Luxury Awards

Lets Go Maldives (LGM), the nation’s leading luxury destination management company, is proud to announce that it has once again been honored with the prestigious “Best Luxury Tour Operator 2025” award at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and...

Air Astana switches to winter schedule

SINGAPORE, 28 October 2025: Air Astana switched to a winter schedule on 26 October 2025, which will remain effective until 28 March 2026. The updated flight schedule reflects seasonal travel demand by offering passengers enhanced connectivity...