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November 23, 2025
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in collaboration with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has successfully concluded the I AM Maldives roadshow across three Central and Eastern European cities; Warsaw, Bucharest, and Prague from November 17-21, 2025.
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November 19, 2025
flydubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft making the airline a new Airbus customer. The agreement underscores the carrier’s confidence in Dubai’s growth plans.
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November 18, 2025
New Pacific Airlines (NPA) and beOnd has announced the launch of beOnd America. This new strategic collaboration will bring beOnd’s acclaimed all-business class travel experience to U.S. travelers through New Pacific’s U.S. operations.
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November 14, 2025
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in collaboration with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), is preparing to host the I AM Maldives roadshow across three Central and Eastern European cities; Wa
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November 7, 2025
Shaahina Ali has made history by becoming the first Maldivian to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely regarded as Asia’s premier prize and highest honor. The award recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to the servi
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November 4, 2025
SO/ Maldives will host an exclusive Wine Dinner in collaboration with Creation Wines, led by Carolyn and Glenn Martin, founders of the South African winery. The event will take place at Lazuli Beach Club on 5 November 2025, from 18:30 to 22:00, with a beachfront setting designed
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November 3, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched an outdoor advertising campaign across central London, designed to strengthen the Maldives’ brand visibility in the United Kingdom ahead of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, one of the world’s leading international travel trade e
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October 29, 2025
Maldivian freediving Umair Badheeu has ended his 2025 season on a remarkable high, setting three new national records for the Maldives at the Freediving World Cup 2025, held from 15–22 October in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Organised by the Freediving World Apnea Center and certified
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October 29, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, the world’s leading travel and tourism trade event, to be held from 4 to 6 November 2025 at ExCeL London. The event will also mark the launch of the Maldives Destination Guide 2026, the of
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October 25, 2025
Barceló Nasandhura Malé has announced its official Festive Programme, a curated series of events designed to welcome 2026 in ultimate style. From December 29th to January 2nd, the hotel will host a vibrant line-up of celebrations, including rooftop DJ sets, chic pool parties, and
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October 21, 2025
Royal Island participated in the Baani Event that set a Guinness World Record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously. Twenty-eight participants represented Royal Island at Villingilifaru Finolhu, the site located approximately 2 km across the lagoon from the resort. The i
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October 18, 2025
The Baa Atoll Council has officially entered the Guinness World Records by setting a new world record for the most people snorkelling simultaneously during the Baani Event held in Baa Atoll. A total of 623 snorkellers participated in this remarkable feat, highlighting the Maldive
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