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Maldives main airport’s new runway opens up future tourism growth
October 9, 2022
The Velana International airport opened its new 3.4km runway. The new runway will accommodate largest air crafts in operation, such as the Airbus A380.

Maldives continue to ease Covid restrictions
March 16, 2022
Fully vaccinated visitors no longer require a PCR test to enter the country. Visitors now simply require two doses of an approved WHO Coronavirus vaccine.

Maldives Lifts Omicron Travel Ban for African Tourists
January 11, 2022
The Omicron travel restrictions for African nations has lifted now. Tourists from South Africa and six other countries in the continent can now travel freely.

Maldives Main Airport Opens New Service Complex for Luxury Travellers
January 8, 2022
Velana International Airport has opened its much-anticipated new VIP/CIP service complex. Offers modern services and facilities for the luxury traveller.

Tourism Recovery Strengthens Amidst Uncertainties
December 21, 2021
Tourism industry is now recovering strongly. International tourism has been affected by the coronavirus and visitor numbers are still lower that expected.

The Maldives Responds to New COVID Variant with Travel Restrictions
November 29, 2021
The country has imposed a travel ban on seven African countries to help stem the flow of the latest COVID variant. The ban was implemented by the Health Protection Agency.

Maldives Expects to Welcome 1.3 Million Visitors During 2021
November 1, 2021
Visitor numbers have surpassed one million and expects welcomed over 1.3 million by the end of the year. The event has celebrated with a special ceremony.

Quarantine Tourism Falls After Easing Middle East Entry Rules
October 28, 2021
The number of Indian expats who are quarantined in the country has fallen dramatically. This change is due to ease of the Middle East entry requirements.

Visitors from Italy to Travel Again to the Maldives
October 18, 2021
After reopening the country for tourism and now Italy has removed Maldives from its red list. Visitors start again to travel their dream holiday destination.

Tourism Golden Jubilee Celebration Countdown
October 10, 2021
Almost five decades ago when the first resort opened in the country it was still an island nation barely known to outside world. The islanders relied on fishing.

Direct Flights to Maldives Re-established from UK
October 7, 2021
A direct connection between London and Velana International has been re-established. This was following the easing of Coronavirus restrictions last month.

The Biggest Integrated Tourism Project to Add New Hotel
August 16, 2021
The first multi-island integrated leisure destination is to welcome a new luxury resort. SO hotels is scheduled to open their first resort at Crossroads.

Maldives Relaxes PCR Test Rules for Visitors
July 29, 2021
If you are planning to visit the Maldives, you must be aware of the latest updates on Covid-19 prevention measures. The new rule for PCR test gives more time.

Tourist safety Assured as Covid Vaccinations Reach 96%
July 12, 2021
Visitors can be confident of a safe trip. 96% of tourism workers have now received their first dose of COVID vaccine according to the Ministry of Tourism.

Curfew Hours Lifted as Covid Cases Go Down
July 8, 2021
Curfew hours has completely dissolved in the Capital city area following a decrease in coronavirus cases. Legal permits to exit home are no longer required.

American Equity Firm Takes Over Trans Maldivian Airways
July 2, 2021
The majority share of the largest seaplane operator in the world, Trans Maldivian Airways has been taken by American multinational private equity firm.

Lift of South Asian Travel Ban
June 30, 2021
The country will reopen its borders on July 15 for travellers from South Asian countries. All visitors are required to submit a negative PCR result on arrival.

Maldives Second Most Popular International Airport Seeks Expansion
June 19, 2021
The national airline operator Island Aviation Services, which operates Maafaru International Airport, has announced airport terminal expansion project.
