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- Government to establish state-owned Hajj group
- Three arrested following seizure of over 100 bottles of alcohol
- Ferry services temporarily suspended stranding 200
MATI not taking sides on proposed resort lease amendments
Proposed amendments to the Tourism Act relating to lease extensions for Maldivian resorts are said to have divided opinion among industry insiders, according to the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI).
France helping Maldives realise development and multicultural ambitions: President
President Mohamed Nasheed claims growing opportunities to embrace foreign cultures and languages reflects Maldivian demand for a “more democratic, more liberal” country.
Puducherry Blue: around South Asia in 32 artworks
A collection of works by artists from across the SAARC member countries has gone on display at Male’s National Art Gallery.
MATI claims tourism on track to maintain growth in 2011, despite Male’ protests
The Secretary General of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) claims traveller demand remains on track to grow despite the impacts of possible taxation increases and high-profile protests.
New7Wonders “infringing sovereign rights of Maldives” by keeping country in competition, claims MMPRC
“Continued disregard for our position on the matter will leave us with no alternative but to seek legal recourse,” Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation tells New7Wonders, after it insisted the Maldives remained in the competition.
Business as usual for Maldives travel industry despite ash disrupting flights in Europe
Flights to the Maldives from Europe have so far not been impacted by the release of volcanic ash from Iceland into the local atmosphere, according to staff at Male’ International Airport.
Comment: “No man is an island” – why the Maldives should participate in New7Wonders
Authority to withdraw a participant from the News7Wonders campaign is a decision for New7Wonders alone, not for any government agency, writes the organisation’s Head of Communications Eamonn Fitzgerald after the Maldivian government’s decision to withdraw from the campaign citing surprise bills.
Industry fears easing over impact of protest publicity on Chinese market
Industry concerns that last week’s protests and Hong Kong’s subsequent travel alert would affect the growing Chinese tourism market in the Maldives have eased.
Maldives targets global TV audience as it finalises beach games plans
Organisers for the first international Maldives Beach Games have said they are confident the event will leave a long-lasting sporting legacy for both local people and tourists, despite the challenges of a lack of hosting experience and funding.