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Maldives wins top honours at World Travel Awards 2025 for Indian Ocean Region
The Maldives has once again demonstrated its prominence in global tourism by securing two prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Category. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations...

Sun Siyam Resorts introduces apprenticeship programme for Maldivians
Sun Siyam Resorts and the Maldivian Ministry of Higher Education teamed up to launch the Sun Siyam Apprenticeship Programme. This collaborative effort is in line with the Sustainable and Integrated Labour Services (SAILS) Project, a World...

Travel Journal: India and The Maldives
Seen through the eyes of: Hannah Sherman Who went? My husband, Kramer Sherman, and I We went because… We love the combination of somewhere out of our comfort zone and adventurous, plus somewhere we can relax. Hannah and Kramer Sherman in front of...

FULL LIST: Your Nigerian passport gives you access to these 45 countries
With your Nigerian passport, you can travel to at least 45 countries.According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the Nigerian passport ranks 43rd in Africa and 94th globally, marking its highest position in four years. This ranking is based on...

Holiday Inn Kandooma Named ‘Maldives Leading Dive Resort’ at 2025 World Travel Awards
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been crowned ‘Maldives Leading Dive Resort 2025’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards, marking a major milestone as the inaugural winner of this newly introduced category. The announcement was made at a...

Villa Park recognised among top family resorts in Maldives at Travel + Leisure Awards 2025
Villa Park has been recognised as one of the Maldives’ top family resorts at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, reaffirming its reputation as a premier destination for families seeking meaningful island escapes. Located in the...

"Efforts underway to simplify visa process for Maldivians traveling to Spain"
Spain’s Honorary Consul, Ibthishaam Mohamed Didi, has announced that efforts are underway to streamline the visa process and make it easier for Maldivians to travel to Spain. She made these remarks while briefing journalists at Barceló Nasandhura,...

China extends reign as Maldives’ leading tourism market
The statistics go on to reveal that about 6,931 tourists arrived on average every day during January, 7,646 in February, 6,563 in March, 6,611 tourists arrived on average during April and 4,375 tourists arrived on average during May. About 4,715...

Maldives and Singapore sign three strategic agreements
In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation, the Maldives and Singapore signed three key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today during an official ceremony held at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The signing was...

How I booked a Hyatt hotel for just 2,000 points per night this summer
When I became a nomad at the start of the year, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to go for Globalist status with World of Hyatt. Earning top-tier status requires 60 elite nights in a calendar year — and with no fixed address, I could shape my...

This Stunning Lakeside Villa Is Your Gateway to Mexico's ‘Maldives’
Casa Relaxo is a magnificent villa located right on the lake, complete with your own private dock. It’s the closest you’ll get to that coveted Maldives overwater bungalow experience in the area, but with far more to offer. The two-story villa can...

Indian Super League 2025-26: Mumbai City FC Players Holidaying In Pre-Season Break
Football With the 2025-26 season of Indian Super League still some time away, the Mumbai City FC squad is soaking in some much-needed rest and recuperation across the globe. From scenic islands to adrenaline-packed adventures, here’s a sneak peek...

Foreign airlines open up more air flights to get to Chinese cities amid hot season of summertime travel
Photo: Courtesy of Emirates As the summer travel season begins, the number of inbound and outbound passengers is now steadily rising. Many foreign airlines are launching and expanding flights to China, taking advantage of the summer travel season...

Full list of Europe hotspots that don’t want Brit tourists to visit this summer
Major protests erupted across Southern Europe this weekend as angry locals took to the streets to demand change. Here is a guide to the hotspots affected by tourism protests this summer. Locals in some of Europe's hottest hotspots have had enough....

Maldives win two titles in WTA's Indian Ocean 2025
The Maldives has become a recipient of two accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean category, confirms the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives). MMPRC Managing Director and CEO Ibrahim Shiuree...

The holiday destinations where adult toys are banned
Experts are warning people to check the rules before packing these adult items in their suitcase 👜 Summer is finally here, with many couples planning a romantic getaway. However, before packing any intimate toys, it’s important to double check the...

UK, Maldives Likely On PM Modi’s Itinerary Later This Month
If PM Modi began the month of July by embarking on a five-nation tour to Africa, the Caribbean and South America, he’s likely to end the month by visiting the UK and the Maldives. UK Visit: FTA To Be Signed Sources say PM Modi is likely to visit...

Siyam World Leads the Way: Maldives’ First Plastic Upcycling Facility Sparks Nationwide Sustainability Movement
In a groundbreaking step toward environmental stewardship, Siyam World Resort has officially launched the Maldives’ first-ever plastic upcycling facility, setting a powerful precedent for sustainable innovation in the hospitality sector. The...

Visit Maldives Launches Local Ambassadorship Program to Empower and Engage Maldivian Artists
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is proud to announce the launch of the Visit Maldives Local Ambassadorship Program, an initiative designed to engage and empower Maldivian artists and creatives in...

Vicky Pattison flaunts her surgically-enhanced assets and taut stomach in sexy snaps as she joins husband Ercan Ramadan on idyllic Maldives getaway
Vick Pattison showed off her incredible figure in a red bikini as she posed for sizzling snaps during an idyllic Maldives getaway on Sunday. The TV personality, 37, looked every inch the beach babe as she soaked up the sun in the triangle top and...