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Maldives joins World Travel Market 2026 with 62 companies
The Maldives is participating in World Travel Market 2026 in London with 62 Maldivian tourism companies and a delegation of 161 representatives, with the Maldivian stand officially opened by the Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Visit Maldives Corporation CEO and the Maldives High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. The 'Visit Maldives Year 2027' campaign and the 2027 Visit Maldives Destination Guide are to be unveiled at the three-day fair.
Tourism
Maldives to unveil Visit Maldives Year 2027 at WTM London
The Maldives will unveil Visit Maldives Year 2027 at World Travel Market London, which runs from 3 to 5 November 2026 at Excel London, with a 161-member delegation including 136 participants from 62 companies. A press conference and the introduction of the 2027 Visit Maldives Destination Guide form part of the programme.
Tourism
Maldives set 2027 as the 'Visit Maldives Year' with the aim to increase the number of tourists
Presenting the 2027 estimated state budget to Parliament, Minister of Finance and Government Enterprises Hassan Zareer said 2027 has been declared the 'Visit Maldives Year', targeting 2.5 million tourists overall, made up of about 2.28 million regular arrivals plus 200,000 from special events. The minister said the goal requires joint government and tourism industry efforts.
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.
Tourism
Maldivian Opens Beijing Office to Expand China Presence
Maldivian opened an office in Beijing on 26 October alongside a China roadshow held with its General Sales Agent MegaCap, as part of efforts to develop its business in China after returning to the market in January 2025. The airline cites China as the Maldives' largest tourism source market, with 317,524 arrivals as of 14 October 2026, about 19.2 per cent of total arrivals.
Tourism
WTA 2026: Maldives nominated as 'World's Leading Green Destination' after back to back wins
The Maldives has been nominated for World's Leading Green Destination 2026 at the World Travel Awards, following wins in the same category in 2024 and 2025. Velana International Airport, operated by MACL, was also nominated in two airport categories at the awards.
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Maldivian cuisine takes centre stage as Chef Maha Naseer wins prestigious award
Maldivian chef Maha Naseer won the Top Outstanding Master Chef Award of Maldives Cuisine at the World Top Gourmet Awards 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on October 22. The ceremony recognized 108 winners across categories, and the award highlights growing international visibility of Maldivian cuisine.
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