Maldives Tourism News

Breaking Travel News interview: Abdulla Mausoom, minister of tourism, Maldives
Having been recognised as the best-in-the-business by the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here finds out the secrets of Maldives’ success



Hilton boosts Maldives presence
Hilton has opened the all-villa Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, the group’s fourth resort in the Maldives.

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives opens in Raa Atoll
Hyatt Hotels has opened Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in Raa Atoll at the northern edge of the Maldives.

Maldives and Qatar Airways sign MOU to raise inbound flights
Visit Maldives and Qatar Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding at ATM 2022 aimed at increasing inbound air traffic to the Maldives through several joint efforts and individual campaigns.

Maldives MMPRC reconnects with Middle Eastern travel trade at ATM 2022
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) is marketing the Maldives as a destination at ATM 2022, as part of the effort to reconnect with travel trade from the Middle East.

MMPRC markets Maldives’ luxury tourism at ILTM Arabia
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) is marketing the Maldives’ luxury tourism at International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Arabia, which runs 10-11 May on the sidelines of ATM 2022 at Dubai World Trade Center.

Maldives removes PCR test requirement for vaccinated travellers
The Maldives has become the latest country to relax its Covid-19 entry restrictions. As of March 5th, fully vaccinated travellers are no longer required to provide a negative PCR test upon arrival.

Mandarin Oriental signs for first Maldives property
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new resort on a private island in the Maldives. It is scheduled to open in 2025.

Madivaru Airport to open in the Maldives
Accessibility to resorts in the Maldives’ Lhaviyani Atoll will be significantly improved with the opening of Madivaru Airport in early February.

Breaking Travel News interview: Abdulla Thamheed, general manager, Siyam World, Maldives
A carefree playground promising an array “never-seen-before” experiences across land, sea and sky, Siyam World, Maldives offers a striking new vision for a Maldivian holiday. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Abdulla Thamheed, general manager of the property, to find out what it offers to the contemporary hospitality market