MMPRC Joins Forces with Ignite Travel to Capture Australian Luxury Segment

The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has partnered with Australia’s Ignite Travel Group (ITG) for a marketing campaign promoting the Maldives as a premier destination for Australian travelers. Running from July 17 to August 31, 2025, the initiative targets Australia’s outbound market during the Maldives’ low season. The campaign leverages ITG’s multi-channel strategy—including […]

Luxury Meets Fitness: Hideaway Beach Resort Launches Inaugural Island Run for Wellness Weekend

The Maldives Hideaway Resort Run 2025 (MHRR 2025) will launch September 18–21 at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, coinciding with World Wellness Weekend. Officially endorsed by Visit Maldives, the event features three race categories: a competitive 10K Challenge, scenic 5K Fun Run, and Kids’ Dash. Trails weave through jungle paths, sandy coasts, and shorelines. Beyond running, guests enjoy curated wellness activities: […]

Equator Village Claims Unprecedented Third Consecutive Win at World Travel Awards

Equator Village has won Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2025, held June 28 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This marks its third consecutive victory after wins in 2023 and 2024. Located just five minutes from Gan International Airport, the resort blends convenience with authentic southern Maldivian charm. Its 78 spacious bungalows open into lush […]

Bandos Maldives Defends Title: Named Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort for Second Year

Bandos Maldives has been crowned Indian Ocean’s Best Dive Resort at the World Travel Awards 2025, securing the title for the second consecutive year. The award underscores the resort’s legacy as a premier diving destination in the Maldives. Central to this achievement is Dive Bandos, one of the country’s oldest and most respected dive centers. With decades of […]

Helengeli Resort Debuts Marine Exhibit for PADI Women’s Dive Month

OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, alongside TGI Maldives and diving portal Divernet, has unveiled a marine photography exhibition for PADI Women’s Dive Month. The showcase features rare images by underwater photographer Richard Aspinall, highlighting species like whitetip reef sharks and clown triggerfish. Inaugurated by seven international women journalists, the exhibition underscores the resort’s commitment to […]

BML Facilitates Cross-Border Finance with New INR Accounts

Bank of Maldives (BML), has announced the introduction of Indian Rupee (INR) accounts, marking the first such offering in the Maldives. The initiative, set to begin on August 1, 2025, aims to significantly enhance trade, remittance, and investment activities between the Maldives and India. Both personal and corporate customers, including businesses and expatriates, will be […]