Maldives Update

Dr. Abdulla Mausoom appointed as the new Minister of Tourism

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:46:12 -0700

Dr. Abdulla Mausoom has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation on 15^th July 2008.
Dr. Mausoom also headed Maldives Tourism Promotion Board from 2004 until his appointment as the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation 0n 21^st February 2008.

Maldives chosen as the ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination’ at the World Travel Awards 2008

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:54:44 -0700

The Maldives has been chosen as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination by the World Travel Awards (WTA). Male’ International Airport, Maldives won the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport” award. The Asia and Indian Ocean Winner Award Ceremony was held in Shanghai, China on the 19th of June 2008. Maldives Tourism Promotion Board accepted the award on behalf of the Maldives tourism industry.

Dreaming of Maldives 2nd Edition

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:58:17 -0700

Specialist in Maldives and well-known Travel, Aerial and Hotel photographer Sakis Papadopoulos, proudly presents, in association with MTPB, the 2nd Edition of the Best- Selling Photography Book of Maldives : “Dreaming of Maldives “.

Maldives presents Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2008

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:38:10 -0700

Once again Maldives is hosting the surfing event ‘Maldives presents Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2008’. This 6 Star Prime Rated Sri Lankan Airlines Pro is a key event of Association of Surfing Professional (ASP). This is the largest international sporting event held in the Maldives with prize money of USD135, 000.

Tourism Minister meets with the Managing Director of Kuoni Travel

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:33:16 -0700

Male’, 2 May 2008: Newly appointed Managing Director of the leading specialist tour operator of UK Kuoni Travel Limited, Mr. Nick Hughes met with Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahmood Shaugee.

Maldives participated in the Emirates Holidays Brochure Launch 2008

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:01:56 -0700

Male’, 08 May 2008: Maldives participated in the Emirates Holidays Brochure Launch 2008 which took place at the Dubai’s Festival City Convention Center Hall from 2^nd - 4^th May 2008. Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of the Emirates Airline organized the event.

Maldives Promotion in South Africa

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:01:56 -0700

Male’, 28 April 2008: Maldives has been promoted in South Africa in association with Boost juice bars and China Eastern Airlines. The campaign themed as “Beach in the City” ran from 15 January to 15 March 2008. The winner of the lucky draw was awarded an all expenses paid trip to the Maldives.

The 2008 World Travel Awards announces nominees for Indian Ocean

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:50:01 -0700

Male’, 22 April 2008; The destination Maldives together with the Maldives resorts and companies have been nominated in the 15th World Travel Awards regional ceremony to be held in Abu Dhabi during October 2008.

Maldives participated in the Marine Dive fair

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:43:15 -0700

Male’, 15 April 2008: Maldives participated in the Marine Dive Fair which took place at the Sunshine City Convention Center Hall in Tokyo, Japan from April 4th to 6th 2008.

The Maldives has emerged as the number one long-haul destination for 2007

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:56:05 -0700

Male’, 11 March 2008: The leading specialist tour operator Kuoni Travels long-haul report for the year 2008 revealed that the Maldives has emerged as the number one position as the favourite long-haul destination for 2007.