China-Maldives flights to resume from 18 January

Scheduled flights of China Eastern to the Maldives will commence from 28 January.

3 January 2023

Tax hike may lead to $50 million tourism loss, MATATO warns

MATATO's statement accused Minister Ameer of giving “flawed” information to the IMF and the World Bank.

24 November 2022

6 months for resorts to approve water, sanitation design

Failure to adhere to the deadlines will result in legal action, the authority said.

24 January 2023

Resorts asked to pay $4000-5500 to screen World Cup

MediaNet on Wednesday announced a special package to screen the World Cup in resorts and hotels.

16 November 2022

Maldives main airport sees record movements since new runway

A total of 228 runway movements were recorded on Thursday.

28 December 2022

Govt allows cross-subsidy island handover on $1m payment

The policy of cross-subsidy involves providing islands or lagoons to those who fund development projects.

22 December 2022

Sri Lankan minister under fire over Maldives tourism comparison

The minister has been criticised not only by Maldivians but also by Sri Lankans for making such remarks about a neighboring country while he is the minister.

12 March 2023

Vaavu Atoll announces Maldives' first 'floating resort'

Each guest room on the floating resort will be made to showcase the beauty of the sea underneath.

10 October 2022