Tag: Maldives
Sustainable Townships to drive Maldives’ next tourism phase
The Maldives is moving to diversify its tourism model with proposed amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, introducing a new category of...
Sun Siyam Resorts powers youth apprenticeship
Sun Siyam Resorts, which operates a number of properties in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, has joined hands with the Ministry of Higher Education,...
Maldives expands tourism capacity with new terminal at Velana International Airport
A new passenger terminal has opened at Velana International Airport in the Maldives on July 26, increasing capacity and expected to drive further growth...
Maldives reports strong growth amid strategic reforms
At the Annual General Meeting of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) on July 15, 2025, chairperson Abdulla Ghiyas announced a significant...
Marriott signs deal with Ventive Hospitality for seven hotels in India...
Marriott International has inked an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels as part of a portfolio deal covering 1,548 rooms across five...
Sustainable investments
Sustainable commitments by government agencies and private sector players are showing throughout Asia-Pacific’s travel and tourism industry, find TTG reporters
Maldives targets global sports fans with new tourism initiative
The Maldives is tapping into the massive fan bases of two popular sporting giants in a new effort to spur more tourist interest in...
Maldives aims for US$5 billion in tourism revenue in 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has announced an ambitious target of US$5 billion in tourism receipts for 2025, building on...
Indian weddings, business events central to Vinpearl’s strategy
Vietnamese hotel chain Vinpearl has seen success in its positioning among affluent Indian tourists as a top choice for milestone events like weddings and...
Maldives strengthens whale shark conservation with new national regulation
The Maldives' government has made a significant advancement in marine conservation with Regulation No. 2024/R-96, designed to enhance interactions with whale sharks – this regulation is...
