Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad appointed as the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
2008-12-17

Dr. Ahmed Ali Sawad has been appointed as the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture on 12th November 2008. More

Maldives ranked as the Best Beach and Rest & Relaxation destination
2008-12-16

The Maldives has been ranked as the Best Country Brand for Beach and Best Country Brand for Rest and Relaxation for the year 2008. Maldives also ranked 2nd in the Best Country Brand for Natural Beauty and 3rd in the Best Country Brand for Resort and Lodging Options. The Country Brand Index was officially released during London's World Travel Market in November 2008. More

Maldives promoted at China International Travel Mart 2008
2008-12-14

The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board and representatives from Maldives tourism industry participated in the China International Travel Mart 2008 held from 20 to 23rd November 2008 at China New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. More

Maldives showcased at World Travel Mart 2008
2008-11-20

The Maldives Tourism Promotion Board and representatives from Maldives tourism industry participated in the World Travel Mart 2008 from 10 to 13th November 2008 at ExCel London. This is the biggest travel trade event held in the United Kingdom. More

Floating Maldives wins "Floating Maldives and Floating Asia Magazine names" case against Information Ministry
2008-11-09

Floating Maldives wins case against Information Ministry for issuing illegal registrations of the magazines Floating Maldives and Floating Asia to Highrise. More

MTPB holds Road Shows in three countries in South East Asia
2008-11-05

Maldives Tourism Promotion Board together with the Maldives tourism industry held road shows in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore on the 17th, 20th and 21st of October respectively. More

Floating Maldives Participated ITB Asia which took place October 22nd -24 Sinagapore.
2008-10-26

Floating Maldives Participated ITB Asia which took place October 22nd -24 Sinagapore. More

Winner of World Luxury Hotel Award 2008 conferred on Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldives
2008-10-26

It was a historical moment when the winners of World Luxury Hotel Awards 2008 were announced at Cape Town on October 18, 2008. Top Luxury Hotels and Resorts from 30 countries participated in the prestigious event. Apart from the Republic of Maldives, it included Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Germany, India, Latvia, Mauritius, South Africa, Singapore, Bulgaria, USA, China, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, North America, France, Italy, Paraiso de la Bonita, Argentina, Zambia, New Zealand, Mexico, Fiji islands, Cook Islands, Malta, Spain, Indonesia and Mozambique. More

LIGNE ST BARTH brings Caribbean flair to the Maldives
2008-10-12

The newly-opened Irufushi Beach & Spa Resort in the Noonu Atoll offers deluxe wellness and, starting November 2008, the Maldives Island resort will also offer Caribbean flair, thanks to LIGNE ST BARTH More

Maldives Wins Best Island Award 2008
2008-09-14

The Maldives has won the Condé Nast Travellers Readers Best Island Award for the year 2008. Maldives scored well in all 10 scoring criteria including the top mark for beaches.