Maldives, EU discuss fisheries and trade

Maldives has held high-level discussions with the European Union on strengthening cooperation in sustainable fisheries and expanding trade opportunities. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025,...

Sri Lanka Ranked 7th for World’s Best Food in 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler

Sri Lanka has been ranked 7th among the world’s best food destinations for 2025, according to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, earning an impressive score of 95.56%. This recognition places Sri Lanka ahead of globally...

Jollibee’s Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf enters Maldives market

THE COFFEE BEAN & Tea Leaf (CBTL), the Jollibee Group’s flagship coffee and tea brand, has opened its first store in the Maldives as part of its continued international expansion. In a statement on Tuesday, Jollibee Group said the store opened on...

Maldives, EU discuss sustainable fisheries and trade at Global Tourism Forum

Special Envoy of the President and former President, Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, met with the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, on the sidelines of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2025. The meeting focused on...

Maldives wins Best Beach Destination Award at WTA 2025

The swift growth of resorts and infrastructure in the Maldives, symbolizing the tourism boom, has its pros and cons. The Maldives has been honoured with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025, which is being held in...

Maldives win ‘Best Beach Destination’ at Tourism Awards

Maldives has been crowned ‘Best Beach Destination’ at the World Tourism Awards 2025. The award was accepted by Special Envoy of the President, former president Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s place, during the...

Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2025 takes off this Friday

The Maldives’ largest running event, the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2025, is scheduled to take place on Friday, 24 October, at Hulhumalé Central Park, drawing over 4,500 runners from both local and international communities. Recognised as...

The Maldives Wins Best Beach Destination Award at World Tourism Awards 2025

The Maldives has been honored with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025, celebrating the nation’s unmatched natural beauty and excellence in sustainable tourism. The prestigious award was presented at a special...

Maldives named Best Beach Destination at World Tourism Awards 2025

Maldives has been honoured with the Best Beach Destination Award at the World Tourism Awards 2025 today being held in Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious award honours the Maldives for its pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and...

Maldives among world’s top 10 countries for food in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

The Maldives has been ranked among the Top 10 Countries for Food in the World in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, securing the 10th position with a score of 94.55. The prestigious annual list, curated from thousands of reader...

South Africa shines as a global luxury travel hotspot in new report

South Africa has secured a place among the world’s top five luxury travel destinations. This is according to the Roxstar Luxury Travel Trends Report 2025. The country now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with global heavyweights like the USA, UAE,...

Asialuxe Travel united the tourism elite at the Maldives Workshop Island Collection 2025.

Tashkent, October 21, 2025. The Maldives Workshop Island Collection 2025, organized by Asialuxe Travel, was held at the InterContinental Tashkent — a professional forum that brought together more than 240 representatives of travel agencies,...

Maldives Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Food Destinations in 2025

The Maldives has been recognised as one of the world’s best food destinations in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, securing joint 10th place with Peru and earning an impressive score of 94.55%. The awards, voted by thousands of...

Wealthy Women Are Leading The Surge In Luxury Solo Travel

Solo travel by women comprises a sizable portion of luxury travel. getty Solo trips among women are up 11%, with wealthier women making up a sizable percentage of this recent trend. It ties closely with the rise of wellness destinations, which are...

Eerie elegance meets island style at SO/ Maldives this Halloween

SO/ Maldives presents a bold fusion of avant-garde style and barefoot luxury, creating a distinctive island experience where fashion, art, and contemporary design converge. The resort embodies creativity and sophistication across its vibrant...

Brand USA Launches “America the Beautiful” Global Tourism Campaign

Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, today launched America the Beautiful, a global tourism marketing campaign and platform that represents the organization’s most ambitious marketing initiative to date. The...

Viva Italia! Future Hospitality Summit World showcases Italy’s new golden age of tourism

The Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World is unveiling a wealth of investment opportunities in Italy’s hospitality sector, with an exclusive pavilion showcasing the country’s new golden age of tourism. The Italy Pavilion, on show at FHS World,...

Amilla Maldives presents a festive ‘Around The World In Wonder’ journey

From 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, enchanting island resort, Amilla Maldives presents ‘Around the World in Wonder’, an immersive journey celebrating the rich flavours and timeless traditions from an array of cultures around the globe. From...

Why insurance matters more than ever: Dhivehi Insurance’s future-focused resilience at GM Forum 2025

At the 2025 Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum, the team from Dhivehi Insurance took the stage to highlight a topic often overshadowed by more glamorous aspects of hospitality — the vital role of insurance in safeguarding businesses...

Dr. Waheed urges global leaders to redefine tourism as a force for peace and regeneration

Special Envoy of the President and former President, Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan, has called on global leaders to redefine tourism as a transformative force for regeneration, inclusion, and peace. Delivering remarks at the Global Tourism Forum...