Tourism - Page 5

23 Jun, 2026

Maldives Passes One Million Arrivals as China and Russia Lead Source Markets

MALE’ — The Maldives has received more than one million visitors so far this year, with Velana International Airport handling the overwhelming majority of arrivals, according to figures released by the Ministry

About Maldives·News

22 Jun, 2026

Maldives Seeks Developer for Historic Palace Where National Hero Once Lived

MALE’ — The island council of Utheem in Haa Alif Atoll has invited bids to landscape and develop the grounds surrounding Utheem Palace, one of the most historically significant sites in the

Business·News

09 Jun, 2026

Australian Arrivals Up 16 Percent as Direct Melbourne Flight Begins to Show Results

MALE’ — Tourist arrivals from Australia have risen 16 percent so far this year, with 20,878 Australians visiting the Maldives compared to 17,957 during the same period in 2025, according to official

Russia Leads Maldives Tourism Boom

The Maldives opened the new year with a surge in visitors, recording 224,788 tourist arrivals in January, according to fresh data from the Ministry of Tourism. The figure marks a 4.6% increase

02 Feb, 2026

News

New Regional Air Link With Converted Twin‑Otter Fleet

Malé, Maldives — The government, together with the national carrier Maldivian, has unveiled a new air‑connectivity initiative aimed at stitching together the country’s southernmost atolls with faster, more flexible transport options —

23 Jan, 2026

News

A Diver’s 450‑Kilometer Odyssey Aims to Reintroduce the Maldives to the World

A Maldivian diver is preparing for a journey that no one in the country has attempted before. Shafraz Naeem, a veteran of the country’s diving world, is setting out to travel more

21 Jan, 2026

Business

Maldivian Businessman’s Post Sparks Debate Over Envoy’s Visa Remarks in Sri Lanka

A Maldivian businessman has stirred debate over the conduct of the country’s top diplomat in Sri Lanka after publicly questioning remarks made about visa treatment for Maldivian nationals. Mohamed Firaq, the chief

09 Jan, 2026

News

Shangri‑La Reopens After Five Years, Marking a Turning Point for State Authority

How does anyone come to hold a piece of paradise. Not a metaphorical one, but an island with its own tropical forest, two freshwater ponds and a smaller islet resting beside it.

30 Dec, 2025

About Maldives·Business·News

At Maldives’ Gateway, a First Impression That Still Falters

The walk from the arrivals hall at Velana International Airport begins with a small but telling scene. A lone police officer stands, guiding travellers across a narrow two lane road. Beyond him,

30 Dec, 2025

News

The Night the Flowers Nearly Died in Paradise

MALE’, Maldives — On the aft deck of the Aurora Borealis, a superyacht idling in the turquoise lacquer of the North Malé Atoll, the air carries the scent of salt — and

26 Dec, 2025

News

The Christmas Tree’s Roots Reach Back to Ancient Afghanistan

On the longest night of the year, long before Christmas existed as a word or an idea, people in what is now Afghanistan watched the sun disappear and waited for its return.

24 Dec, 2025

Tourism·World

Minister Thoriq Charts a Future Between Paradise and Pressure

Malé, Maldives — At a press conference on Tuesday, the Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim, outlined sweeping developments in the country’s tourism economy, renewable‑energy transition, and waste‑management overhaul, presenting a

23 Dec, 2025

News

Liverpool’s Ekitike Nets Fastest Goal of Premier League Season — With Maldives on Display

LIVERPOOL, England — Hugo Ekitike wasted no time making headlines. The French striker scored the fastest goal of the 2025-26 Premier League season at Anfield, striking within seconds of kick-off against Brighton

15 Dec, 2025

About Maldives·Leaders·News

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Tourism - Page 5

Maldives Passes One Million Arrivals as China and Russia Lead Source Markets

Maldives Seeks Developer for Historic Palace Where National Hero Once Lived

Australian Arrivals Up 16 Percent as Direct Melbourne Flight Begins to Show Results

Russia Leads Maldives Tourism Boom

New Regional Air Link With Converted Twin‑Otter Fleet

A Diver’s 450‑Kilometer Odyssey Aims to Reintroduce the Maldives to the World

Maldivian Businessman’s Post Sparks Debate Over Envoy’s Visa Remarks in Sri Lanka

Shangri‑La Reopens After Five Years, Marking a Turning Point for State Authority

At Maldives’ Gateway, a First Impression That Still Falters

The Night the Flowers Nearly Died in Paradise

The Christmas Tree’s Roots Reach Back to Ancient Afghanistan

Minister Thoriq Charts a Future Between Paradise and Pressure

Liverpool’s Ekitike Nets Fastest Goal of Premier League Season — With Maldives on Display

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