SriLankan Airlines to launch services to Moscow - SriLankan Airlines will start a new service to Moscow on September 15, making the Russian capital the airline's 52nd destination.

Dusit plans to develop resort in Maldives - Dusit Thai Properties plc a subsidiary of Dusit Thani plc, has in principle approved the investment of the acquisition of Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll of the Maldives, for the development of a resort.

Ayada Maldives to open in November 2011 - Recognized by the World Travel Awards as Europe's Leading Tourism Development Company & Asia's Leading Inward Tourism Development Company; Aydeniz Group introduces its first property "Ayada Maldives" in the stunning Maguhdhuvaa island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

China becomes Maldives’ largest source of tourists: Minister Tourism - The Maldives received 120,000 Chinese tourists in 2010, representing an increase of 96 percent from a year earlier and marking that China has become its largest source country of foreign tourists for the first time, Dr. Mariyam Zulfa..

New 7 Wonders of Nature worth R1,4 billion for Cape Town’s tourism - An independent impact report has predicted a R1,4 billion annual tourism injection for South Africa if Table Mountain is named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Dubai set to become world’s busiest airport by 2015 - Dubai Airports says that its traffic forecast for Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International (DWC) will increase rapidly over the next decade, making it the world’s busiest airport by 2015.

Documentary on President Nasheed’s climate change battle to be premiered this year - A Hollywood-style documentary feature film about the Maldives and climate change will be premiered at an international film festival later this year, the President’s Office said today.

Maldives receives US$6.6 million as tourism tax for February - The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) collected US$6.6 million as Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) in February, the month that the country recorded the highest number of tourist arrivals so far.

Number of airline seats in April set to exceed 317m. worldwide - While the world's airlines continue to adjust their schedules and capacity daily to meet fluctuating demand in the wake of Japan's devastating earthquakes and tsunami, OAG's..

China overtakes Spain to become world’s third largest tourism destination - China has overtaken Spain to become the world’s third largest tourist destination, according to new figures released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

Maldives to host country’s first international games in September - The Maldives’ much lauded sands and waters will host the country’s first ever international sports event this year, with the launch of an inaugural beach games event expected to run from 18 September to 25 September.

Inner Maldives Holidays Releases Special Summer Offers to Maldives - Inner Maldives Holidays, a leading and multiple international award winning travel company in the Maldives, launches special promotional rates and offers for summer 2011. The special offers are designed specifically to attract more tourists to the destination during the period, which is the industry’s traditional low season.

Etihad Airways to Launch Flights to Maldives - Etihad Airways is to launch flights to Malé, the capital city of the Republic of Maldives, on 1 November 2011, subject to government approval.

Per AQUUM to Open NIYAMA Maldives - Per Aquum recently announced the opening of a new hotel in Maldives, namely Niyama, marking its newest addition to its award-winning portfolio.

Government grants five lagoons to develop floating properties - The Maldives government in a joint venture with the Netherland’s Dutch Docklands, has signed an agreement to grant five lagoons from Kaafu atoll to the company in order to bring investments worth US$500 million to the Maldives.

2011 Travel Trends for Maldives - Another year, another roller coaster of threats and opportunities and I sit here today after two weeks of piling through dozens of websites and newsletters on what the Travel Gurus and Pundits predict & forecast as travel trends for 2011.

Competitors might ‘snatch’ tourism if promotion budget is downsized: Industry - Many hoteliers and industry stakeholders has recently warned that competitors might “snatch away” the tourism Industry from Maldives if advertising and promotion budget is reduced.

Maldives to announce new tourism slogan shortly - Maldives will announce a new slogan to promote travel and tourism to the luxury Indian Ocean island destination within the "next few weeks."

Maldives to host 17th SAARC Summit in November 2011 - The Maldives will host the 17th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit on 10-11 November, for the first time the regional group’s summit will be held in the southern hemisphere even though all but one of its member states are located in the northern hemisphere.

New airline marks new era of aviation in Maldives - Government of Maldives recently delivered the Air Operating Certificate (AOC) to Mega Maldives, a joint venture between Maldives ZM Holdings and US W-Cap involved in the aviation and tourism industry.

Maldives and Sri Lanka should work together rather than competing in Tourism- Zulfa : Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Mariyam Zulfa has said that Maldives and Sri Lanka should work together in the tourism rather than competing with each other.

IndiGo to start operations to Maldives in August 2011 - India's leading domestic budget carrier IndiGo is to start operations to Maldives from August 2011. The Guragon-based airline is also to start low cost operations to West Asia, Bangkok, Singapore and Kathmandu during the same period.

New Year brings new tourism tax to Maldives - The New Year has potentially ushered in a new era for the Maldives’ lucrative holiday market as a Tourism Goods and Services Tax comes into effect placing an additional charge of 3.5 per cent on a host of services supplied by the country’s travel industry.

SriLankan Airlines adds more flights to Maldives - SriLankan Airlines is almost doubling daily flights to the Maldive islands from December 1 to cater to the peak tourism season and also connecting a fourth city in China, a statement said.

Viceroy offers first look at Maldives hotel - Viceroy is planning to open its resort in the Maldives next summer with innovative design from Yabu Pushelberg and marking the first hotel for Viceroy outside North America and the Caribbean.

Shangri-La opens Traders Hotel in Male’ - Hong Kong based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of Traders Hotel, Male’, Maldives last week. The 117-key property was previously owned by Male Hotel Associates Pvt Ltd. and opened in September 2009.

New measures to regulate tourist wedding ceremonies in Maldives - The government has introduced stringent new regulations on the conduct of symbolic marriage ceremonies in the Maldives. The new regulations, drawn up by the Ministry of Tourism..

Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation to be launched in November - In December 2009, the Maldives cabinet discussed the idea of forming a Public Relations Corporation as a central body to carryout government advertising and marketing activities..

Maldives to host Miss France 2011 Contest - Come November, two resort islands in the Maldives will be playing host to some of the most beautiful women in France as they will be filming a segment of the Miss France 2011 beauty..

Does Maldives require a destination rebranding? - The continued efforts of the Government to promote and boast tourism into Maldives has brought the country on the cross roads of whether or not to rebrand the destination tourism logo and slogan "the sunny side of life".

Update on the new government tourism service tax (T-GST) - The parliament of the Republic of Maldives has recently passed a legislation introducing tourism and tourism related tax in the Maldives..

Blonde-Only Resort Island Coming to the Maldives - A Lithuanian firm called Olialia -- pronounced "ooh-la-la" -- has announced that it intends to build a resort in the Maldives that will employ blond women only.

Constance Moofushi Resort Maldives to open in 1 November 2010 - The unimaginable satisfaction at the Constance Moofushi Maldives, adding charm to the Constance group apart from the Constance Halaveli Maldives resort is the exuberating four star plus Resort Constance Moofushi Maldives!

Maldives offers Bollywood one of its islands for filmmaking - Maldives, blessed with exquisite beauty and popular among tourists across the globe, wants Bollywood to explore its tropical locales, including some of the world's finest lagoons, and has offered one of its islands entirely for filmmaking.

Maldives to hold Hay Festival of Literature and Arts - The Maldives will hold a Hay festival starting October 14 with the intention of celebrating “ideas, conversations, and fun,” bringing the best international and local artists in literature, art, science, drama, music and poetry.

Yacht Tours sells Dhonveli for US$81 million - Yacht Tours Maldives has purchased Alif Alif atoll Alidhoo resort with the money acquired from selling Dhonveli Beach Resort in Kaaf atoll for almost US$81 million (Rf1.04 billion) the company reports.

Government reopens bidding for 3 islands to finance housing - Tourism Ministry has reopened bidding for three out of the four islands earlier opened for bidding to raise funds for the government’s 10,000 housing units projects.

Addu Flight School opened on Independence Day - The new flight school established at Seenu Atoll Gan was officially opened to coincide with the Maldives' Independence Day, the Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA) has said.

F&B exhibition and culinary challenge in the Maldives - The Hotel Asia 2010 Exhibition and Culinary Challenge, an event to promote F&B and hotel equipment in the Maldives held from 5-7 July this year, with Sri Lankans forming 30% of the exhibitors.

Maldives seeks exciting Theme Park and Entertainment Projects - Investors from across the world are being encouraged to propose creative and exciting entertainment projects for the Maldives'- ranging from theme parks to cinemas.

GMR to spend $400 mn on Male airport modernisation - GMR Infrastructure, which has bagged the expansion and management contract from the Male International Airport, said recently that USD 400 million would be invested on the mega project over the next four years.

Russian to break record on outgoing holidays in 2010 - Vladimir Kantorovich, the First Vice-President of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia and Alexander Radkov..

Visa changes to enhance superyacht stays in Maldives - Good news for yachts returning to the Maldives or interested in a holiday exploring the area...

GMR-Malaysia Airports consortium wins Malé Airport bid - A consortium led by GMR Infrastructure Limited and Malaysia Airports has won the bid to modernise and expand Malé International Airport (MIA) under a 25-year contract.

14 islands open for tourism development - The government has decided to lease 14 islands for resort development to finance regional airports and a housing development fund.

The Former veterans of RAF visits the Former RAF Base – Gan Island, Addu Atoll - The Former Royal Air force veterans have visited Maldives yesterday for a reunion in the former RAF base – Gan Island, Addu Atoll. The group who are visiting Gan Island consists of 49 members including family members, 29 of them..

MATATO participated in Outbound Travel Mart-Mumbai, India -Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tours operators (MATATO) took part in Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) held in Mumbai from 6-8 February 2010.

Maldives participates at MATKA 2010 fair - Maldives Tourism Promotion Board together with tourism industry participated at the MATKA fair which was held in Helsinki, Finland from 21 – 24 January 2010.

Inner Maldives Holidays team wishes all our partners a happy and prosperous new year 2010

“New 7 Wonders of Nature” finalist Maldives – Advisory meeting : Maldives Tourism Promotion Board together with the major organizations of the private sector of the Maldives meets the Director of “New 7 Wonders”, Mr. Jean Paul de la Fuente.

Maldives Press Conference held at WTM - Press conference was held during the first day of the World Travel Market to share the updates of the tourism industry as well as government e with the British media. This is the first time that..

Oman Air commences operations in Maldives - Oman Air the newest entrant to the Maldivian skies will commence operations on the 24th with 04 weekly flights to Male, with convenient connections to the Gulf, Middle East and Europe.

Maldives to support 350 with a 24 hours dive (MTPB) - 350.org is a global campaign dedicated to unite the world to address the climate crisis. The mission of the 350 movement is to inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis — to create a new sense of urgency.

Maldives Officially Launches New7 Wonders of Nature Campaign (MTPB) - After Maldives becoming one of the official finalists of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” of the world, Maldives officially launched the campaign..

A Creative 350 Initiative Gains Momentum in the Maldives (MTPB) - Postcards from the Frontline, a movement initiated by a group of Maldivian photographers, artists, environmentalists, designers and writers who aim to send a nationwide ..

Maldives Received Runner–up in Favourite Island Award (MTPB) - During the function held at The Royal Institute of Great Britain on Wednesday, 2nd September 2009, the islands of the Maldives received the runner-up award by compete..

Maldives Nominated for the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination (MTPB) - The destination Maldives together with the Maldives resorts and companies have been nominated in the 16th World Travel Awards regional ceremony to be held at the Grosvenor House...

First Holiday Inner to open in Maldives (MTPB) - The Maldives will see the opening of the first international-class hotel for its capital city, Malé. The 117-room Holiday Inn Malé will open on 1 September 2009. At 15 storeys..

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort And Spa, Maldives To Offer First Tree House Villas In The Maldives (MTPB) - Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives will be the first resort in the Maldives to feature tree house villas when the resort opens on 26 July 2009...

SriLankan Airlines Pro enjoys excellent small waves at Pasta Point in the Maldives (MTPB) - Day two of the 2009 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) six star PRIME rated SriLankan Airlines Pro in the Maldives saw excellent clean small waves..

The Beach House in the Maldives to join the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Collection (IMH News) - Hilton Hotels Corporation recently announced its first Waldorf Astoria Collection property in Asia Pacific – The Beach House. Located at the northern tip of the Maldives, The Beach House is scheduled to join the Waldorf Astoria Collection on 1 November, 2009.

Whale shark awarness programme for liveaboards & divers of Maldives (MTBP) - Whales Shark Awareness Programme was presented by Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme in association with Liveaboard Association of Maldives and Divers..

Oman Air to start operations to Maldives (IMH News) - State carrier Oman Air will fly to 40 destinations by the end of 2009 after taking delivery of nine new Boeing and Airbus aircraft, its CEO said recently. Peter Hill said the airline had already taken delivery of one Boeing 737-800 and would take delivery of four B737-800s and four Airbus A330-300s in the coming months, all as part of previously an..

Irufushi Beach & Spa Resort in the Maldives to become a Hilton (IMH News) - A Hilton subsidiary has entered into an agreement with Sun Travels and Tours, to manage the Hilton Maldives/Iru Fushi Resort & Spa. A conversion hotel project, the property currently known as the Irufushi Beach & Spa Resort is scheduled to open as a Hilton Worldwide Resort in July 2009.

Maldives stand voted as third best stand in ITB Berlin Fair (Miadhu) - Maldives stand has been voted as having the third best stand at ITB Berlin Fair, among the participating Asian countries.

Maldives to be world’s first carbon neutral country (Miadhu) -President Mohamed Nasheed has revealed his plans to make Maldives the world’s first carbon neutral country after a special screening of the new climate change film, The Age of Stupid

Maldives is competing in the “New 7 Wonders of Nature” Campaign (MTPB) - The campaign is being organized by the Swiss based New7Wonders Foundation after their success in organizing the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. 261 qualified national..

President to visit Italy to attract more tourists (Miadhu) - President Mohamed Nasheed has announced that he will be visiting Italy on the 14 th of this month and that the visit is aimed at increasing the number of Italians tourists arriving Maldives. President said the target is to bring in an additional 5000 Italian tourists this year.

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives to open in 2009 (IMH News) - Centara Hotels & Resorts is to invest in and manage a new property in the Maldives, it will be the first property for Centara Hotels & Resorts outside of Thailand.

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa opens (IMH News) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts has come into a joint venture agreement with Full Moon Private Limited to rebrand the Full Moon Resort to Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa.

Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad appointed as the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MTPB) - Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad has been appointed as the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture on 12th November 2008.

Maldives promoted at China International Travel Mart 2008 (MTPB) - The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board and representatives from Maldives tourism industry participated in the China International Travel Mart 2008 held from 20 to 23rd November 2008 at China New International Expo Centre in Shanghai.

Maldives showcased at World Travel Mart 2008 (MTPB) - The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board and representatives from Maldives tourism industry participated in the World Travel Mart 2008 from 10 to 13th November 2008 at ExCel London.

‘Winner’ of ‘World Luxury Hotel Award 2008’ conferred on Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldives (MTPB) - It was a historical moment when the winners of ‘World Luxury Hotel Awards 2008’ were announced at Cape Town on October 18, 2008. Top Luxury Hotels and Resorts..

Emerald launches first vacation ownership property in the Maldives (MTPB) - UAE-based vacation ownership specialist Emerald Vacation Group is to launch the first ever vacation ownership property in the Maldives..

Mr. Abdulla Yameen appointed as the new Minister of Tourism (MTPB) - Mr. Abdulla Yameen has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation on 29th September 2008...

Taj Exotica adds pools and extended decks to each of the Deluxe Lagoon Villas (MTPB) - Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is delighted to report that Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Maldives continues to go from strength to strength following some exciting developments during 2008. Located on Emboodhu Finolhu..

The Regent Maldives Scheduled Opening Date (MTPB) he arrival of The Regent Maldives is exciting news. Located on the pristine white sands of the Thaa atoll, The Regent Maldives will set new standards in luxury accommodation. As we prepare for the launch of this 8-hectare sanctuary complete with fifty ...

Maldives Promoted Via United Kingdom Radio Stations (MTPB) - Maldives has initiated a radio promotional campaign on four major radio stations in the United Kingdom..

Tom McLoughlin and Jane Quinn relinquish Executive Positions and Sell Shareholding in Per Aquum (asiatraveltips.com) - Per Aquum, operators of the innovative portfolio of award-winning properties including Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives..

Inner Maldives Holidays selected as Host buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008 - (Inner Maldives News) Inner Maldives Holidays is pleased to announce that the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has selected Inner Maldives Holidays as a Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008. PATA - a non-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices..

Dr. Abdulla Mausoom appointed as the new Minister of Tourism (MTPB) - Dr. Abdulla Mausoom has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation on 15th July 2008. Dr. Mausoom also headed Maldives Tourism Promotion Board from 2004..

Maldives presents Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2008 (MTPB) - Once again Maldives is hosting the surfing event ‘Maldives presents Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2008’. This 6 Star Prime Rated Sri Lankan Airlines Pro is a key event of Association of Surfing Professional (ASP..

The 2008 World Travel Awards announces nominees for Indian Ocean (MTPB) - The destination Maldives together with the Maldives resorts and companies have been nominated in the 15th World Travel Awards regional ceremony to be held in Abu Dhabi during October 2008.

Maldives participated in the Marine Dive fair (MTPB) - Maldives participated in the Marine Dive Fair which took place at the Sunshine City Convention Center Hall in Tokyo, Japan from April 4th to 6th 2008..

The Maldives showcases its stunning island resorts at the 2008 Brides Show in Abu Dhabi (MTPB) - The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board together with the Maldives tourism industry participated in The Brides Show held in Abu Dhabi from 5-8th February.

2007 has been a record year for the tourist arrivals (MTPB) - With a total of 675,889 tourists, it has been recorded that 2007 had been a record year for tourist arrivals in the Maldives. It was projected that the arrivals would be 8.5% higher than the previous year..

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...