Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa becomes the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island (Asiatraveltips) The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has unveiled a host of new services and experiences for honeymooners..

Maldives chosen as the World’s Most Romantic Destination 2007 (MTPB) - The Maldives has been chosen as the World’s Most Romantic Destination in the 14th Annual World Travel Awards held in the Turks and Caicos Islands on the 12th December 2007. Maldives won this award after successfully competing against world famous destinations such as Paris, Venice, Hawaii and Vienna.

Inner Maldives Holidays wins "Indian Ocean's Leading Travel Agency (IMH News) - Inner Maldives Holidays has been awarded the "Indian Ocean's Leading Travel Agency" at the regional World Travel Awards (WTA) Ceremony at The Leela Palace Kempinski in Bangalore, India, where the winners of the Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean Awards were announced.

Maldives nominated in five categories in the 14th Annual World Travel Awards (MTPB) - The Maldives has been nominated in five categories in the 14th Annual World Travel Awards to be held in the Turks and Caicos Islands on the 12th December 2007.

Naladhu, Maldives, Joins Prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World Collection (e-Travel) - Joining the ranks of some of the most prestigious properties worldwide, Naladhu Maldives, the pristine paradise island with just 19 houses has joined the esteemed Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)

SriLankan Holidays ties up with Maldivian franchise partner (SriLankan) - Inner Maldives Holidays Pvt. Ltd has joined SriLankan Holidays global franchise network and will sell holiday packages out of the Maldives to Sri Lanka and beyond,..

World Travel Awards Debut in India an unprecedented triumph (MTPB) - Glamour, joy and excitement characterised the regional World Travel Awards (WTA) Ceremony at The Leela Palace Kempinski in Bangalore, India, where the winners of the Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean Awards were announced

Maldives Participates in Top Resa 2007 (MTPB) - The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) and representatives from tourism related companies in Maldives participated in Top Resa Travel Fair 2007. Top Resa which is held in Deauville from 26 to 28 September...

Small home made device goes off at Sultan Park compound, Male’ (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - A small home made device went off at approximately 1436 hrs this afternoon at the Sultan Park compound, Male’, which houses the National Museum.

Maldives Photography Contest and Exhibition (MTPB) - As part of the activities of “Think Tourism” campaign which is an initiation of Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Maldives Tourism Promotion Board is organizing a Photography Contest and an Exhibition..

World Travel Awards: the countdown begins.. (Inner Maldives Holidays News) We are pleased to announce that the World Travel Awards 2007 has nominated Inner Maldives Holidays as “Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency”..

SriLankan ties up with Maldivian franchise partner (Daily News) - Inner Maldivies Holidays has joined SriLankan Holidays global franchise network and will sell holiday packages out of the Maldives to Sri Lanka and beyond.

The Alila Villas to Open in 2008 - (Inner Maldives Holidays News) Alila Hotels & Resorts - Luxury lifestyle boutique resort management company to operate two new ALiLA Villa properties in the Maldives..

Anantara & Bodu Huraa merge - (Inner Maldives Holidays News) We are delighted to announce that as of January 2008, Anantara Resort Maldives will expand to encompass Bodu Huraa, following and extensive upgrade of the 50 Over Water Bungalows and guest areas..

Inner Maldives Korea shines in Korea World Travel Fair 2007 - (Inner Maldives Holidays News) Inner Maldives Korea in partnership with Inner Maldives Holidays participated in the 20th Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA 2007) held in Seoul from 7th to 10th June..

Maldives wants new airports for resort islands (The Age, Australia) The exotic South Asian holiday location attracts over 600000 visitors each year, mostly Europeans. About 700 kilometres (435 miles) southwest of Sri Lanka, ...

Tourist Arrivals to the Maldives increased by 14.9% during January to May 2007 (MTPB) - The tourist arrivals to the Maldives have increased by 14.9% with a total of 304,058 tourists during the period January to May 2007. For the same period in 2006 Maldives received 264,613 tourists.

MTPB Wins The Best Tourism Publicity Award at KOTFA 2007 (MTPB) - Male’, 14 June 2007; Maldives participated in the 20th Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA 2007) held in Seoul from 7th to 10th June. Maldives won The Best Tourism Publicity Award during the fair.

Sunny side of life “The Maldives” Hits Australia (e-Travel Blackboard) - The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) once again hit L’Aqua in Sydney on Monday, bringing a team of suppliers and wholesalers with them in an effort to draw more tourists to the Maldives..

Adaaran Becomes the First Resort in Maldives to Achieve ISO 22000/HACCP standard (MTPB) - Friday, 8th June 2007 – Maldivian Tourism Industry has achieved another milestone by having four of ADAARAN Resorts becoming the first resorts in the Maldives to achieve the prestigious ISO 22000/HACCP..

A growth of 15.9% in arrivals recorded for the 1st Quarter of 2007 (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - For the 1st Quarter of 2007, the tourist arrivals to the Maldives, has increased by 15.9% with a total of 194,285 tourists...

The Regent Maldives to Open in 2008 (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - Carlson Hotels Worldwide - Asia Pacific has confirmed plans to develop a Regent resort in the Maldives, in partnership with Maalefushi..

Maldives unveils world’s first virtual embassy (The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka) - The Maldives last week became the first country in the world to open a virtual embassy in Second Life, the online virtual world. The Maldives Virtual Embassy will soon be followed by embassies...

Maldives Presents Sri Lankan Airlines Pro (MTPB) - Once again, one of the most highly anticipated surf events, the - ASP 5 Star prime rated Maldives Presents Sri Lankan Airlines Pro..

Maldives invites Malaysians to help develop 40 island resorts (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - The Republic of Maldives is inviting Malaysian businesses to participate in the proposed development of another 40 island resorts to cater to the country's expanding tourism sector.

Thomas Cook and Hotelplan to operate charters to Gan (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - Two of Europe's biggest tour operators, Hotelplan and Thomas Cook are to operate direct flights from Europe to Seenu Atoll Gan in the south of Maldives late this year.

China Eastern begins operating flights to Maldives (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited, an airline based in Shanghai, will operate Shanghai-Maldives-Johannesburg flights starting from April 27..

New Leisure Guide for Maldives (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - "It's really five guides in one, a tourist guide, a Maldives guide, an introduction to the city of Male, an airport guide and accommodation listings. It is a multi-lingual project ..

Naladhu - Luxurious New Resort Opens in the Maldives (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - Located in the aquatic setting of the Maldives, one of the world's most celebrated tropical havens, Naladhu, Maldives offers a unique lifestyle to those who appreciate the sophistication and charm of times past.

Government plans to build five new airports (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - The Maldivian government has announced plans to build five new airports as part of an expansion of tourism to remote islands in the Indian Ocean...

Raffles Hotels To Manage Luxury Resort In Maldives (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - Raffles Hotels & Resorts announced that it will manage a 49-villa luxury resort, Raffles Resort Konottaa, its first venture in the Maldives...

Maldives visitors exceed 600,000 for 2006 (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - The Maldives entered 2007 in buoyant spirits, having welcomed 601,923 visitors to the archipelago of 1,190 islands; an increase of 52.3% on 2005...

ADAARAN Resorts inaugurates its newest tourism product "Hudhuran Fushi" and launches ADAARAN Centre for Hospitality Studies at Hudhuran Fushi (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - Crest Star BVI has opened for business its newest tourism product in the Maldives. ADAARAN "Select" Hudhuran Fushi (at Kaafu Atoll Lhohifushi) is the latest addition to a chain of resorts in the Maldives..

Maldives - Tourist arrivals by nationality 2006 (Inner Maldives Holidays News) Here you'll find a review of 2006 tourist arrivals to Maldives segmented in various nationalities and the percentage contribution to total tourism.

My blue heaven (Telegraph.co.uk) - Whatever your holiday dream, it can be tailor-made. Opening a new series, Johnny Morris drops in on the Maldives. 'Once I was afraid, I was petrified... but ...

Viva Macau begins operating flights to Maldives (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - Viva Macau, the new international low-cost Macau-based airline, has launched its first schedule flights to Male'...

Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) launched (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - MATATO is an association which functions the interest of it’s’ members to develop unity, strength, and build business relationship, rules and regulation ...

Inner Maldives shines in World Travel Market 2006 (Inner Maldives Holidays News) - This year over 50,000 delegates, exhibitors and journalists from over 200 countries participated in the...

Four Seasons opens Second Resort in the Maldives (ASIATravelTips.com) - Just a month and a half after the successful opening of the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is opening its second ...

InterContinental Hotels Group to manage Holiday Inn Malé (e-Travel Blackboard) - InterContinental Hotels Group has signed an agreement with Malé Hotel Associates Sourcing Limited, to manage the Holiday Inn Malé in Maldives, scheduled to ...

Maldives wins the “World’s Leading Dive Destination” award and “Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination” award at the World Travel Awards 2006 - (MTPB) The Maldives has been awarded the "World’s Leading Dive Destination" and "Indian Ocean's Leading Destination" at the World Travel Awards 2006...

Singapore Airlines to fly daily to the Maldives - (Maldives Tourism Promotion Board) From 29 October 2006, Singapore Airlines will fly daily to the Maldives. From the current five-times weekly service, this increase will offer customers of Singapore Airlines greater choice..

"ADAARAN" Resorts brand launched in the Maldives - (Inner Maldives Holidays News) A new corporate identity named "ADAARAN" Resorts has been launched in the Maldives. The new corporate brand identity was launched on 1st July, 2006...

Maldives launches new initiations to attract more Australian visitors (Maldives Tourism Promotion Board) - Sydney, 19 June 2006; Maldives launches promotions aimed for over 100 Australian travel agents, wholesalers, and media companies interested in further developing...

Anantara Maldives (Luxist, CA) - Another resort in the idyllic Maldives will be opening this summer on August 1. Anantara Maldives is a five-star boutique hotel located on the South Male Atoll ...

Maldives strives to get back to pre-tsunami figures - (Gulf News) The Maldives hopes to achieve pre-tsunami tourist numbers this year as it searches for new markets for attracting holidaymakers. ...

South Korea awards Maldives in Seoul`s travel fair (Travel Daily News International) Maldives has received The Best Tourism Publicity Award by the Korean Tourism Association at the 19th Korea World Travel Fair held in Seoul. .

Maldives Winter 2006/07 forecast - (Inner Maldives Holidays News)
Inner Maldives Holidays Marketing Team has done a comprehensive study on the consumer buying patterns recently and also the previous years model, to be able to forecast our Winter 2006/07 forecast...

Inner Maldives Holidays Re-structured - (Inner Maldives Holidays News) Inner Maldives Holidays Group is presently forecasting tremendous growth for the next quarters - fiscal year 2006, with overall increase in revenue/ profitability of 13% in the last 6 months alone...

10 Best Diving Holiday Destinations (OhmyNews International) - ... in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, makes a perfect diving holiday destination, according ... The breathtaking island nation of the Maldives, popular for its world ...

WQS Sri Lankan Airlines pro starts 8th June, Maldives (Global Surf News) - ... of Fiji in the Pacific Ocean and this week many of the worlds best World Qualifying Series surfers head to the Indian Ocean islands of The Maldives with Oakley ...

Aitken Spence on the brink of picking up their fourth Maldivian ... (Lanka Business Online) - ... coming from the Maldives. Aitken Spence, the country's second-largest diversified group, has more than 40 units and associates in mainly tourism and cargo ...

John Keells pays US$ 21 mn for new Maldivian resort - (Lanka Business Online) ... Tourist arrivals to the Maldives were up 88.4 percent year-on-year to ... The February 2002 truce saw tourism and its related investments pick up substantially. ...

Dubai-Maldives tourism co-operation discussed - (AME) A high-level ministerial delegation from the Republic of Maldives held discussions with the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) officials ...

Luxury Maldives-based Sailing Product appoints GCC Agent - (ASIATravelTips.com) Rania, a luxurious 86-foot GulfCraft Majesty speed yacht from the Maldives with its own private island, has appointed Dubai-based Sharaf Travel as its first ...

Inner Maldives Holidays celebrates record breaking visitor arrivals to Maldives - (Ask Maldives) Inner Maldives Holidays have proudly announced their record breaking visitor arrivals in a single day on 11th April 2006, total of 605 visitors was the highest arrival figure recorded during the last 7 years in the service...

Maldives releases ten new islands for resort development - (Travel Daily News International) ... “...and with the increase in the world tourism and the popularity Maldives is gaining in the generating markets, we have to keep pace with increasing demand ...

W Maldives planned to be opened in June 2006 - (e-Travel Blackboard) W Hotels will launch international amenities at the W Maldives in June 2006 ...

Grail trail - (Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom) ... Are all the transfers in the Maldives by seaplane then ... As well as scenic trips, the hotels can arrange photography jaunts, picnics on deserted islands, shopping ...

Inner Maldives Partakes in World’s Largest Tourism Fair, ITB - (Maldives Tourism Promotion Board) The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) and representatives from tourism industry in the Maldives participated at the ITB Fair held in Berlin from 8 – 12 March 2006..

Maldives promoted to Turkish tourism officials - (Turkish Daily News) Inner Maldives takes part too at EMITT 2006....

Shangri-La to open up in the Maldives - (Hotel News Resource, Canada) ... group, currently manages 47 hotels under the five-star Shangri-La and ... in Canada, mainland China, France, India, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Qatar ...

Maldives Breaks the Scuba Dive World Record! - (Maldives Tourism Promotion Board) Maldives has made a new world record for “Most people scuba diving simultaneously” on a single site...

Sri Lanka’s John Keells scouts new Maldivian property - (Lanka Business Online) plans to invest $15 million in Maldives island resort....

Maldivian Government has announced  to develop 35 new resorts - (Maldives Tourism Promotion Board) 35 New Islands to be developed to provide the needed 5000 to 7000 beds over the next two to five year period...

Sun Island Resort & Spa awarded for excellence! - (Maldives Tourism Promotion Board) Once again Sun Island Resort & Spa have been awarded top accolades from two of the UK's leading tour operators...