A Travel Guide to the Maldives: Things to Do, Places to Explore, and
Top 10 Places To Visit In Maldives
5 raisons de visiter les Maldives
6 Must Visit Tourist Attraction in Maldives
Top 7 Best Places To Visit In Maldives
6 natural attractions to experience in the Maldives
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50 Years in the Maldives: How the Archipelago Became a World ...
The Maldives population has doubled from 156,000 residents in the '80s to 300,000 in 2012. And Maldivian residents' incomes, life expectancies, and literacy rates have all significantly increased ...
Tourism in the Maldives
An island resort in the Maldives Diamonds Thudufushi Beach & Water Villas, a luxury resort on Thudufushi, Ari Atoll in May 2017 Tourism Zone. Tourism is the largest economic industry in the Maldives, as it plays an important role in earning foreign exchange revenues and employing 25,000 people in the tertiary sector of the country. The archipelago of the Maldives is the main source of ...
The Maldives: A Tourism Success Story for 40 Years
Working together with international organizations including UNWTO has been a key factor in 40 years of successful tourism in the Maldives, said Deputy Minister of Tourism Mohamed Maleeh Jamal during his recent visit to Madrid for the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR). The island nation, which has a population of just over 320 000, has been ...
The Maldives broke tourism records in 2023
The warm-weather country targeted 1.8 million tourists for 2023 and hit that number on Dec. 20, according to a press release by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation. The country ...
Opportunity for sustainable tourism to accelerate Maldives' sustainable
I am also fully aware of Maldives' outstanding economic achievement. Maldives has doubled GDP per capita from USD 4,460 to USD 9,760 between 2007 and 2017 and has transformed from a low to middle income status in a matter of decades. Needless to say, the tourism has been the central driver of this amazing economic achievement.
How the Maldives became the biggest 2020 international tourism success
Courtesy One&Only. Thoyyib Mohamed is the managing director of the Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation, the country's national tourism authority. He says that the country received a total number ...
Maldives achieves highest ever tourist arrivals with over 1.8
The Maldives has today welcomed our 1.8 millionth tourist for the year 2023, successfully reaching the arrival target set for the year. Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) held a vibrant ceremony today to mark the momentous occasion. We reached this...
Maldives Sets Record with Over 600K Tourist Arrivals in March 2024
The record-breaking achievement of over 600,000 tourist arrivals in March 2024 reaffirms the Maldives' position as a leading global travel destination. As the country looks ahead, efforts will continue to sustain this positive momentum, promote responsible tourism practices, and ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the tourism sector.
Maldives consecutively secures the World's Leading Destination
MD Thoyyib noted that the achievement is possible due to the concerted efforts of the Government of Maldives, the Ministry of Tourism, other authorities, associations, NGOs and all tourism sector stakeholders. He particularly acknowledged the tireless effort of MMPRC employees in maintaining destination presence, marketing the destination as a ...
Maldives Development Update: Rising Uncertainty Following the Strong
Reaching our arrival target of one million tourists for the year 2021 - two months in advance - is a remarkable achievement," Maldives Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom said as he joined officials from tourism-related authorities to welcome Corentin and his wife. Two months later, Maldives ended the year with 1.3 million tourist ...
Visit Maldives
The Maldives as a destination secured 17 awards in 2020, 18 awards in 2021, and 19 awards in 2022. These accolades highlight the exceptional efforts of resorts, hotels, and tourism initiatives in the Maldives, emphasising the destination's commitment to excellence and innovation across various aspects of the tourism industry.
Visit Maldives
The industry's achievements throughout the past three years reflect the resilience of the Maldives tourism industry amidst any crisis - and that united, we can achieve anything." ... Winning this title for the second year in a row in 2021 proved to us that the hard work of the Maldives tourism industry was appreciated by visitors and ...
Beyond Tourism: Diversifying the Maldivian Economy for a Sustainable
Tourist arrivals plummeted by 67.4% and the economy contracted by 32.9%, the deepest recession on record. This external shock underscored the fragility of the Maldives' economy, which is heavily dependent on tourism and highlighted the urgent need for economic diversification. Historically, fishing and agriculture were the main economic ...
Reimagining Tourism
As a tourism dependent country, the economy of the Maldives was severely affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the complete shutdown of tourism for three months in 2020, forecasts by the Ministry of Finance anticipated a contraction in GDP in the range of -11.5 to -29.7 percent in a worst-case scenario for 2020.
Maldives Wins prestigious 4 Categories at the World Travel Awards
Symbolising the most outstanding endorsement in tourism, and the travel industry, the awards aim to recognize and reward achievements in all aspects of travel and tourism on a global scale. The event held earlier today at the World Travel Awards Winners Hub at ATM, honoured distinguished individuals from the Maldives. Mr.
Winners of 2023 World Travel Awards in the Maldives
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has been voted the winner of three hotly contested categories in the 30th annual World Travel Awards: Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Resort 2023; Maldives' Leading Luxury Resort 2023; and Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2023, which recognized the resort's opulent John Jacob Astor Estate.
Maldives Celebrates Remarkable Achievement of 1 Million Tourist
The Maldives has reached a significant milestone in its tourism sector today, officially welcoming the 1 millionth tourist for the year 2023. Anton Pavlov had the honour of being recognized as the one-millionth tourist to arrive in the Maldives this year.
'50 Years of Tourism Awards by MATI' celebrates achievements in the
Male', Maldives, 19th July 2022 - The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held the '50 Years of Tourism Awards by MATI' ceremony on 17th July 2022 at Kurumba Maldives. The ceremony is a highlight of the celebrations for the Golden Jubilee of Tourism in Maldives planned by MATI. The awards honoured organisations and ...
Maldives Tourism Witnesses Remarkable Growth in 2023
The Maldives' tourism industry witnessed a momentous achievement in 2023, surpassing 860,000 visitors. With India emerging as the frontrunner in contributing tourists, this remarkable growth underscores the enduring allure of the Maldives as a world-class vacation destination. As the archipelago continues to enchant travelers with its ...
Visit Maldives Highlights the Activities and Achievements of 2020
The team at Visit Maldives has worked tirelessly to warrant that Maldives remains on top of the most preferred tourist destinations in the world. Gradually, our efforts seem to bear fruit: we have received 16 awards and accolades this year, including the World's Leading Destination award by World Travel Awards 2020, and we have also reached ...
President declares 3rd October as National Tourism Day
03 October 2021, Ref: 2021-411. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared 3rd October as National Tourism Day. He announced the decision tonight while delivering his remarks at the ceremony held at Kurumba Maldives Resort to launch the official one-year countdown to the 50th anniversary of the Maldives Tourism Industry. As the Maldives is on ...
Maldives Minister Urges Indians to Visit As India Moves from Top Source
Maldives Wants Indian Tourists. India was the biggest source market for tourism into the Maldives in 2023, with over 11% share in its 1.8 million tourism arrivals, according to the tourism ...
Maldives Development Update 2024
In 2023, the number of tourist arrivals reached a record-breaking figure of 1.88 million. Nevertheless, this did not result in higher GDP growth due to lower per-tourist spending and shorter stays. The Maldivian economy is estimated to have grown by 4% in 2023. Domestic inflation, at 2.9% in 2023, remained higher than the historical average of 0.5%. Price increases were experienced in the food ...
PDF ANNEX 1: Maldives Tourism Awards 2023 Categories, Awards and Criteria
Ministry of Tourism, Velaanaage, Fifth Floor, Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male', Maldives Tel: +(960)332 3224, +(960)302 2200, Fax: +(960)332 2512 E-mail: [email protected], website: www. tourism.gov.mv Category C-2: Tourist Guesthouses and Tourist Hotels # Award Criteria Documents required 1 Staff Accommodation Award Room/bathroom allocation by
Maldives urges Indians to 'please be a part its tourism', says 'our
India slipped to sixth spot on the 'Top 10 Markets' list of Maldives Tourism, as per a daily report released by the island nation's Ministry of Tourism on March 4. India's rank on Maldives Tourism ...
Visit Maldives
Notable achievements were also highlighted in promotional activities to further build confidence amongst potential visitors. ... The Maldives tourism industry's capacity, in terms of accommodation and facilities, was increasing, with an operational bed capacity of over 50,000. We were also more connected to the world, with over 27 airlines ...
'Please be a part of Maldives' tourism': Why island nation is urging
On Tuesday, Maldives' tourism minister appealed to Indians to return to the island nation. This request comes after data reveals a significant drop in Indians travelling to the archipelago — from 73,785 arrivals in the first four months of 2023 to 42,638 this year. After a diplomatic standoff between the two nations, Indian travellers boycotted the holiday destination en masse
Maldives urges Indians to be part of their tourism: 5 famous tourist
Baa Atoll. Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is one of the best places in the Maldives for snorkelling and diving. It is home to diverse marine life, including manta rays, whale sharks ...
Maldives urges Indians to 'be a part' of its tourism, economy 'depends
In Short. With the number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives dwindling amidst strained bilateral ties, the archipelago nation's tourism minister on Monday urged Indians to contribute to the country's economy which is dependent on tourism. In an interview with PTI Videos here, Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal emphasised on the ...
Maldives India tourism: Maldives lays red carpet for Indians after dip
In May, the Maldivian tourism minister appealed to Indians to be part of the country's tourism as its economy depended on it. Its foreign minister will be in India on May 9. The Maldives is reaching out to Indians after tourists from India to the country dipped by 42% in the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
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The Maldives population has doubled from 156,000 residents in the '80s to 300,000 in 2012. And Maldivian residents' incomes, life expectancies, and literacy rates have all significantly increased ...
An island resort in the Maldives Diamonds Thudufushi Beach & Water Villas, a luxury resort on Thudufushi, Ari Atoll in May 2017 Tourism Zone. Tourism is the largest economic industry in the Maldives, as it plays an important role in earning foreign exchange revenues and employing 25,000 people in the tertiary sector of the country. The archipelago of the Maldives is the main source of ...
Working together with international organizations including UNWTO has been a key factor in 40 years of successful tourism in the Maldives, said Deputy Minister of Tourism Mohamed Maleeh Jamal during his recent visit to Madrid for the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR). The island nation, which has a population of just over 320 000, has been ...
The warm-weather country targeted 1.8 million tourists for 2023 and hit that number on Dec. 20, according to a press release by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation. The country ...
I am also fully aware of Maldives' outstanding economic achievement. Maldives has doubled GDP per capita from USD 4,460 to USD 9,760 between 2007 and 2017 and has transformed from a low to middle income status in a matter of decades. Needless to say, the tourism has been the central driver of this amazing economic achievement.
Courtesy One&Only. Thoyyib Mohamed is the managing director of the Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation, the country's national tourism authority. He says that the country received a total number ...
The Maldives has today welcomed our 1.8 millionth tourist for the year 2023, successfully reaching the arrival target set for the year. Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) held a vibrant ceremony today to mark the momentous occasion. We reached this...
The record-breaking achievement of over 600,000 tourist arrivals in March 2024 reaffirms the Maldives' position as a leading global travel destination. As the country looks ahead, efforts will continue to sustain this positive momentum, promote responsible tourism practices, and ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the tourism sector.
MD Thoyyib noted that the achievement is possible due to the concerted efforts of the Government of Maldives, the Ministry of Tourism, other authorities, associations, NGOs and all tourism sector stakeholders. He particularly acknowledged the tireless effort of MMPRC employees in maintaining destination presence, marketing the destination as a ...
Reaching our arrival target of one million tourists for the year 2021 - two months in advance - is a remarkable achievement," Maldives Minister of Tourism Dr Abdulla Mausoom said as he joined officials from tourism-related authorities to welcome Corentin and his wife. Two months later, Maldives ended the year with 1.3 million tourist ...
The Maldives as a destination secured 17 awards in 2020, 18 awards in 2021, and 19 awards in 2022. These accolades highlight the exceptional efforts of resorts, hotels, and tourism initiatives in the Maldives, emphasising the destination's commitment to excellence and innovation across various aspects of the tourism industry.
The industry's achievements throughout the past three years reflect the resilience of the Maldives tourism industry amidst any crisis - and that united, we can achieve anything." ... Winning this title for the second year in a row in 2021 proved to us that the hard work of the Maldives tourism industry was appreciated by visitors and ...
Tourist arrivals plummeted by 67.4% and the economy contracted by 32.9%, the deepest recession on record. This external shock underscored the fragility of the Maldives' economy, which is heavily dependent on tourism and highlighted the urgent need for economic diversification. Historically, fishing and agriculture were the main economic ...
As a tourism dependent country, the economy of the Maldives was severely affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the complete shutdown of tourism for three months in 2020, forecasts by the Ministry of Finance anticipated a contraction in GDP in the range of -11.5 to -29.7 percent in a worst-case scenario for 2020.
Symbolising the most outstanding endorsement in tourism, and the travel industry, the awards aim to recognize and reward achievements in all aspects of travel and tourism on a global scale. The event held earlier today at the World Travel Awards Winners Hub at ATM, honoured distinguished individuals from the Maldives. Mr.
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has been voted the winner of three hotly contested categories in the 30th annual World Travel Awards: Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Resort 2023; Maldives' Leading Luxury Resort 2023; and Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2023, which recognized the resort's opulent John Jacob Astor Estate.
The Maldives has reached a significant milestone in its tourism sector today, officially welcoming the 1 millionth tourist for the year 2023. Anton Pavlov had the honour of being recognized as the one-millionth tourist to arrive in the Maldives this year.
Male', Maldives, 19th July 2022 - The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held the '50 Years of Tourism Awards by MATI' ceremony on 17th July 2022 at Kurumba Maldives. The ceremony is a highlight of the celebrations for the Golden Jubilee of Tourism in Maldives planned by MATI. The awards honoured organisations and ...
The Maldives' tourism industry witnessed a momentous achievement in 2023, surpassing 860,000 visitors. With India emerging as the frontrunner in contributing tourists, this remarkable growth underscores the enduring allure of the Maldives as a world-class vacation destination. As the archipelago continues to enchant travelers with its ...
The team at Visit Maldives has worked tirelessly to warrant that Maldives remains on top of the most preferred tourist destinations in the world. Gradually, our efforts seem to bear fruit: we have received 16 awards and accolades this year, including the World's Leading Destination award by World Travel Awards 2020, and we have also reached ...
03 October 2021, Ref: 2021-411. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared 3rd October as National Tourism Day. He announced the decision tonight while delivering his remarks at the ceremony held at Kurumba Maldives Resort to launch the official one-year countdown to the 50th anniversary of the Maldives Tourism Industry. As the Maldives is on ...
Maldives Wants Indian Tourists. India was the biggest source market for tourism into the Maldives in 2023, with over 11% share in its 1.8 million tourism arrivals, according to the tourism ...
In 2023, the number of tourist arrivals reached a record-breaking figure of 1.88 million. Nevertheless, this did not result in higher GDP growth due to lower per-tourist spending and shorter stays. The Maldivian economy is estimated to have grown by 4% in 2023. Domestic inflation, at 2.9% in 2023, remained higher than the historical average of 0.5%. Price increases were experienced in the food ...
Ministry of Tourism, Velaanaage, Fifth Floor, Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male', Maldives Tel: +(960)332 3224, +(960)302 2200, Fax: +(960)332 2512 E-mail: [email protected], website: www. tourism.gov.mv Category C-2: Tourist Guesthouses and Tourist Hotels # Award Criteria Documents required 1 Staff Accommodation Award Room/bathroom allocation by
India slipped to sixth spot on the 'Top 10 Markets' list of Maldives Tourism, as per a daily report released by the island nation's Ministry of Tourism on March 4. India's rank on Maldives Tourism ...
Notable achievements were also highlighted in promotional activities to further build confidence amongst potential visitors. ... The Maldives tourism industry's capacity, in terms of accommodation and facilities, was increasing, with an operational bed capacity of over 50,000. We were also more connected to the world, with over 27 airlines ...
On Tuesday, Maldives' tourism minister appealed to Indians to return to the island nation. This request comes after data reveals a significant drop in Indians travelling to the archipelago — from 73,785 arrivals in the first four months of 2023 to 42,638 this year. After a diplomatic standoff between the two nations, Indian travellers boycotted the holiday destination en masse
Baa Atoll. Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is one of the best places in the Maldives for snorkelling and diving. It is home to diverse marine life, including manta rays, whale sharks ...
In Short. With the number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives dwindling amidst strained bilateral ties, the archipelago nation's tourism minister on Monday urged Indians to contribute to the country's economy which is dependent on tourism. In an interview with PTI Videos here, Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal emphasised on the ...
In May, the Maldivian tourism minister appealed to Indians to be part of the country's tourism as its economy depended on it. Its foreign minister will be in India on May 9. The Maldives is reaching out to Indians after tourists from India to the country dipped by 42% in the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.