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Tourism
Maldives launches Visit Maldives Year 2027 campaign at WTM London
The Maldives officially launched its Visit Maldives Year 2027 – Celebrate the Sunny Side campaign at the World Travel Market in London, led by Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen and VMC CEO Abdulla Yaasir. The article also reports that the Maldives welcomed 1,762,751 tourists from January to October this year, with a 161-member Maldivian delegation attending the three-day WTM exhibition at ExCeL London.
Tourism
Maldives Welcomes Over 194,000 Tourists in October
The Maldives recorded 194,039 tourist arrivals in October 2026, a 0.9 percent rise from October the previous year, while cumulative arrivals for the year fell 2.9 percent to 1,797,060. China remained the top source market with 331,817 arrivals, followed by Russia with 256,822, according to Ministry of Tourism figures.
Justice
High Court rules termination of Dhiffushi lagoon resort development agreement was unlawful
The High Court of the Maldives ruled that the state's termination of businessman Hamid Ismail's 50-year lease agreement for K. Dhiffushifaru, signed to reclaim the lagoon and develop a resort, was invalid, and ordered the Ministry of Tourism to comply with the agreement's terms. The ruling overturned the Civil Court's decision that the contract was void from inception, and was reached by a majority, with Judge Hassan Shafeeu dissenting.
Society
Boating Association demands probe after video of underwater diver altercation
The National Boating Association of Maldives has called for a formal, impartial investigation by the Maldives Police Service and the Ministry of Tourism into an underwater physical altercation between divers of the liveaboards 'Maldives Legend' and 'Infinity X'. NBAM also raised concerns about foreign vessel ownership and discrepancies in 'Infinity X' room and bed capacity data.
Tourism
NBAM urges evidence-based investigation into Maldives Legend–Infinity X incident
The National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) called for a thorough and impartial investigation into an incident involving diving teams associated with Maldives Legend Liveaboard and Infinity X after footage circulated on social media. NBAM also raised concerns about foreign-operated tourism vessels doing business through locally registered companies, differences between Infinity X's government-record and booking-platform accommodation details, and called for consistent enforcement of licensing and maritime-safety requirements.
Tourism
Tourist arrivals expected to fall short of previous record
Finance Minister Hassan Zareer told the People's Majlis that tourist arrivals this year are not expected to match last year's figures, with the year's budget built on an assumption of 2.4 million arrivals. Arrivals so far stand at 1.7 million, 66,034 fewer than the same period last year, and the government has revised its full-year projection to 2.17 million.
Tourism
Maldives targets 2.5 million tourist arrivals in 2027
Presenting the proposed MVR 59.7 billion State Budget for 2027 to the People's Majlis, Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Hassan Zareer said the Maldives aims to attract 2.5 million tourists in 2027, with about 2.28 million arrivals projected and 2027 designated the Year of Visit Maldives.
Health
HPA warns of hazy worsening haze conditions
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has urged the public to take special measures against worsening haze conditions across parts of the Maldives. Air Quality Index readings reached 165 in Kulhudhuhfushi City and 158 in Funadhoo, Shaviyani Atoll, while Male' stood at 127 and Fuvamulah and Addu City had the best air quality.
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