Maldives Airport Fees & Departure Taxes Expected to See Rises. Photo Credit: Asad Photo Maldives via Pexels

Maldives Airport Fees & Departure Taxes Expected to See Rises

In the next legislative session, the Maldivian administration is expected to propose changes to the Maldives airport, with the Departure Tax Act and the Airport Development Fee Act seeing the changes. Travellers’ departure costs will be significantly altered by the proposed modifications to the Airport Departure Tax Act. The departure tax and Maldives airport development…

Nova Maldives' Innovative Coral Nursery. Photo Credit: maldivesholidayoffers.com via Google Images

Nova Maldives’ Innovative Coral Nursery

An improved coral restoration project surrounding the island resort Nova Maldives, which is renowned for its dedication to sustainable projects, has been unveiled. The resort is an eco-aware, soft-luxury establishment. This most recent project expands on the island resort’s already-existing coral plantation program by giving visitors a direct, hands-on opportunity to protect the surrounding marine…

Visit Maldives x 1000UT Hungary Networking Event. Photo Credit: corporate.visitmaldives.com via Google Images

Visit Maldives x 1000UT Hungary Networking Event

On 26th September 2024, in Budapest, Hungary, the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) and 1000UT co-hosted a successful Destination B2B networking event. Six representatives from three Maldives-based tourist companies, Robinson Maldives, Kandima Maldives, and Intour Maldives, participated in the event. The purpose of the event was to build relationships with possible agents…

InterContinental Maldives Waters Declared Vital Manta Ray Zone. Photo Credit: johansens.com via Google Images

InterContinental Maldives Waters Declared Vital Manta Ray Zone

The lagoon at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has received official recognition as an Important Shark & Ray Area (ISRA), along with Maamunagau and Fenfushi. This honor comes after the resort’s continuous partnership with the Manta Trust, one of the world’s preeminent organizations for manta ray conservation and study. This accomplishment is the result of…

IFTM Top Resa 2024 Saw Maldives' Exceptional Offerings to French Market. Photo Credit: lechotouristique.com via Google Images

IFTM Top Resa 2024: Maldives’ Experiences for the French Market

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) presented the French market with the wide variety of vacation experiences offered by the Maldives during IFTM Top Resa 2024, which was held in Paris, France, from September 17th September 2024 – 19th September 2024. reaches out to important travel consumers in all market areas, including MICE,…

Diamonds Thudufushi & MARS' Coral Restoration Initiative Begins. Photo Credit: thudufushibeach.diamondsresorts.com via Google Images

Diamonds Thudufushi & MARS’ Coral Restoration Initiative Begins

Diamonds Thudufushi and MARS have achieved exceptional success in their pilot restoration project in the Maldives, setting new standards in the field of coral reef restoration through their innovative collaboration. Diamonds Thudufushi started a similar mission after being inspired by MARS’s work worldwide, where they effectively boosted coral cover and marine life considerably with their…