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Seen but never welcomed, the Bajau Laut of Semporna continue to lose out in tourism boom
Malay Mail
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July 17, 2025
SEMPORNA, July 17 — On the sparkling waters off Sabah’s east coast, tourism is thriving as nearly 2,000 mostly Chinese tourists and divers flock to the picturesque islands around Semporna every day for the insta-worthy white sand beaches, water...
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo guests energised by Tempo’s wellness week experience
Hotelier Maldives
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July 16, 2025
Tempo has successfully concluded a vibrant Wellbeing Week at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, celebrating a dynamic blend of movement, energy, and community. The week-long initiative showcased an array of group fitness experiences curated by Radical...
Ties in region back in focus with PM’s forthcoming visit to Maldives
The Hindu
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July 16, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Male on July 25-26 for the Independence Day of the Maldives. File. Photo: DD via ANI Ties in the neighbourhood will come back into focus next week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Male on July...
Andi Peters defiantly hits back at complaints he's 'paid to be on holiday' with stinging swipe at critics live on Lorraine
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
Andi Peters hit back at complaints that he's 'paid to be on holiday' as he took a stinging swipe at viewers on Wednesday's instalment of Lorraine. The 54-year-old didn't hold back as he presented a competition segment from Nissi Beach in Ayia...
Dubai Is a Dream Destination to Visit and Live, Says Tourism Chief
Newsweek
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July 16, 2025
An uncertain ceasefire was just taking hold between Iran and Israel. The map of the Middle East still bore a blaze of red travel warnings. But Dubai's tourist promotion chief was as upbeat as ever about the prospects of attracting millions more...
Visit Maldives returns to profitability with strategic reforms and global impact
Hotelier Maldives
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July 15, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation Limited, formerly Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 15 July 2024, marking a pivotal year characterised by a return to profitability, enhanced fiscal...
The Greek island crowned the world’s best in 2025 by Travel + Leisure
Time Out
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The Greek islands are incredibly popular holiday destinations, particularly the nightlife hub of Mykonos and the ridiculously picturesque caldera of Santorini. But, according to the Travel + Leisure awards, one island is a cut above the rest – not...
Emirates Expands Premium Economy to Maldives and Colombo with Retrofitted Boeing 777
Asian Aviation
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July 15, 2025
Emirates is raising the bar for premium air travel to the Maldives and Sri Lanka by introducing its renowned Premium Economy class on additional routes, operated by its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft. Emirates premium economyStarting 18 July,...
This country is troubled by too many tourists, takes shocking steps to..., not Maldives, Thailand, France, Dubai..., its name is
India.com
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July 15, 2025
Home Viral This island country is troubled by too many tourists, takes shocking steps to…, not Maldives, Thailand, Sri Lanka…, its name is At a time when countries are adopting various method to revive their tourism industry post Covid, there is a...
Incredible Scots beach with pure white sands, crystal waters and jaw-dropping views named one of best in world
The Scottish Sun
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July 19, 2025
AN idyllic Scottish beach has been named one of the best on the planet. While proud Scots know that our coastline is stunning, it's now official. 4 The Scottish beach was praised for its white sand and blue green water 4 Whitesands Bay beach in...
Small State, Big Stakes: The Maldives and Strategic Competition in the Indian Ocean
War on the Rocks
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July 14, 2025
Located at the crossroads of vital Indian Ocean shipping lanes linking the Middle East and Asia, the Maldives has emerged as an unlikely but increasingly important foothold in Indo-Pacific strategic rivalry. Despite having less than 600,000...
White Alert Issued from Ha. Atoll to Th. Atoll as Rough Weather Expected
The Maldives Journal
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The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a white alert covering areas from Ha. Atoll to Th. Atoll, warning of adverse weather conditions until 15:30 today. According to the Met Office, these regions are expected to experience heavy rainfall...
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Maldives: Is a reunified MDP a threat to President Muizzu’s second-term ambitions?
Firstpost
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July 12, 2025
The fast-tracked reunification of the Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the first pro-democracy electoral entity in the country, has opened both opportunities and challenges. The ‘opportunities’ flow from the previous presidential poll...
President changes MMPRC name to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited
Hotelier Maldives
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July 13, 2025
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a presidential decree renaming the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to Visit Maldives Corporation Limited. The change was formalised on Sunday through the decree. According to the...
Muizzu’s stop at House of Commons overlooked by media!
Raajje
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s recent visit to the UK Parliament’s House of Commons, including his meeting with Speaker Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP during his high-level trip to the United Kingdom, went unreported by the House of Commons...
Visit Maldives unveils enhanced brand identity
Hotelier Maldives
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July 13, 2025
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has unveiled an enhanced logo and updated brand identity, representing a thoughtful refinement of the iconic Maldives destination brand. These are minor yet purposeful...
Travel Guide: 5 countries without any rivers; Read on
Asianet Newsable
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July 11, 2025
Travel Guide: Not all countries have rivers. Due to harsh climates or small size, some nations exist without a single flowing river, relying on alternative sources for water like rainfall, aquifers, or desalination 2 Min read 16 Image Credit :...
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives appoints Mohamed Riza as Executive Assistant Manager
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is pleased to announce the promotion of Mohamed Riza to the role of Executive Assistant Manager, effective from 1 July 2025. Riza has been a dedicated member of the Kandooma team since December 2009, when he...
Maldivian launches seasonal flights to China’s Shenzhen
Sun Online International
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The national airline, Maldivian, has launched seasonal flights to Shenzhen, a modern metropolis in southeastern China, that links Hong Kong to China’s mainland. The flights connect Shenzhen and Male’ via the Thai capital Bangkok. Maldivian...
Maldives expresses gratitude to UAE as expanded Maafaru runway opens
Maldives Voice
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Maldives has extended heartfelt gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the official opening of the expanded Code E runway at Maafaru International Airport, a project described as a symbol of shared ambition, progress, and enduring...