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Slump in Momentum: Maldives Sees Tourist Growth Dip to 4.4% in August
Maldives Business Review
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Tourist arrivals to the Maldives reached 107,847 in the first half of August 2025—a 4.4% year-on-year increase but notably slower than the double-digit growth seen earlier this year. Daily arrivals averaged 6,740 visitors, reflecting moderated...
Think the Maldives is only for couples? These resorts are suitable for families and friends too
Channel News Asia
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August 18, 2025
When to go The peak season generally runs from December to February. After that, the country transitions to shoulder season with sunshine, good weather and ideal ocean visibility for snorkelling and diving, but fewer crowds. Low season falls...
Japan gifts five speedboats to strengthen Maldives Police marine operations
Maldives Voice
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The Government of Japan has gifted five speedboats to the Maldives Police Service (MPS) to enhance its marine operational capacity and law enforcement efforts at sea. The official handover ceremony took place today at K. Dhoonidhoo, where the...
Maldives sets sights on 200,000 Indian visitors
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has unveiled its new destination marketing campaign for the Indian market, “From Tiraṅgā to Turquoise.” The campaign symbolises the journey from the vibrant colours of India’s national flag to the turquoise waters...
Maldives runs tender to procure rooftop solar materials
pv-magazine
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August 18, 2025
The Maldives is running a tender to secure materials for household solar systems with a combined capacity of 1.5 MW. The deadline for applications is Sept. 14. August 18, 2025 Patrick Jowett The Ministry of Finance and Planning of the Maldives has...
Japan donates five speedboats to Maldives police
Sun Online International
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The Japanese government has donated five speedboats to the Maldives Police Service to help the law enforcement agency enhance its marine fleet. The vessels were handed over by Japanese Ambassador Ishigami Rumiko to Commissioner of Police Ismail...
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives offers unforgettable sunsets
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
The Maldives has been recognised among the world’s finest places to watch the sunset, securing a place in the global top ten in a recent study. It’s no surprise to those who have stood on the shores of Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives as day turns...
Ooredoo Maldives awards Umrah trip to sixth winner of #LiveUnlimited anniversary campaign
Raajje
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Bank of Maldives (BML) has formalized a partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the country’s accounting and auditing profession....
RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints Anna Mansurova as Director of Sales for Russia & CIS
Hotelier Maldives
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August 18, 2025
In Russia, hospitality is more than a profession — it is a principle, an unspoken pact between host and guest. It is shaped by centuries of tradition yet lives fully in the present. And for the guest, it is the difference between a pleasant stay...
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa presents world-class Omakase experience with Chef Fumio Yonezawa
Maldives Insider
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August 18, 2025
An unparalleled gastronomic experience is set to unfold in the heart of the Indian Ocean as the luxurious JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa announces a spectacular collaboration with celebrated Japanese Chef Fumio Yonezawa. On October 28, 2025,...
Ryanair to open new airport base that’s the gateway to the ‘Maldives of Europe’ – with more flights from the UK
The Sun
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August 18, 2025
RYANAIR's new European airport base will make it even easier to travel to what has been dubbed the Maldives of Europe. The budget airline confirmed that they are opening a three-aircraft base at Tirana Airport in Albania. 4 Tirana Airport is to be...
BML and CA Maldives partner to enhance accounting and finance profession
Maldives Voice
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Bank of Maldives (BML) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives), aimed at strengthening the accounting and auditing profession in the country. Through this...
BML signs MoU with CA Maldives to strengthen financial sector
The Maldives Journal
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Bank of Maldives (BML) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the accounting and financial sector in the Maldives. Under the agreement, BML and CA Maldives will...
The Nautilus Maldives, ecoBirdy partner for children’s sustainability workshops
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
On 29 October 2025, as the world celebrates conscious living, The Nautilus Maldives, an ultra-luxury bohemian private island hideaway, invites families to embark on a journey of transformation, creativity, and renewal. Debuting on World...
Discover four Centara resorts in the Maldives
TTR Weekly
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August 17, 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand 18 August 2025: Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is redefining the way travellers experience the Maldives with four distinct private island resorts, each tailored to a different style of travel....
TPL appointed exclusive distributor for Tonino Lamborghini electric golf carts in the Maldives
Daily FT
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Partnership brings iconic Italian design and sustainable mobility to the Maldives’ high-luxury hospitality sector Trade Promoters Ltd. (TPL), a leader in engineering and energy solutions across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has signed an exclusive...
Shoaib Ma appointed ambassador for Maldives Islamic Tourism
Maldives Voice
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Maldives Islamic Tourism has appointed renowned Chinese Muslim influencer Shoaib Ma as its first-ever ambassador, marking a milestone in the promotion of Islamic tourism in the country. The appointment ceremony was held on Saturday night at the...
Sanaya Irani Shines in Maldives Getaway
IWMBuzz
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August 17, 2025
Sanaya Irani recently delighted fans with her latest Instagram post from the Maldives, showcasing her charm against the stunning backdrop of turquoise waters. Her catchy caption, “Lost in paradise, found in the blues 🌊🏝️,” perfectly captures the...
Marriott Bonvoy: Unwrap unforgettable festive season in Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 17, 2025
The Maldives, with its powder-soft sands and shimmering turquoise waters, becomes even more alluring during the festive season. Bathed in golden light, the islands feel like an endless summer’s day, where time moves at the unhurried pace of the...
India-Maldives Bilateral Trade Jumps 3-Fold In Last 7 Years
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has registered a more than 3-fold jump over the past seven years from $223 million in 2017–18 to $680 million in 2024–25, according to official figures.India's...