Saturday, February 9, 2008
Maldives Sees Unexpected Growth in Tourist in 2007 and 2008
he Maldives tourism industry has been experiencing a period of unbridled growth over the 2006-2007 period, and with improved and expanded tourist facilities in the pipeline for 2008, the boom is predicted to continue in the coming year.An 8.5% increase in the number of visitors to the Maldives was anticipated for 2007, although the actual figure has been recorded as an unprecedented 12.3% rate of growth when compared to 2006, which was also a record year. more
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Valentine's in the Maldives
Extravagant romantics looking for the ultimate Valentine's experience will be heading for the Maldives during February. This collection of over a thousand tropical islands is already a year-round haven for loved-up couples who want to immerse themselves in themselves. The newest luxury resort Naladhu, which opened in March 2007, is gearing up for the Valentine's period with special packages available throughout most of the month. moreFriday, February 1, 2008
Thailand leads summer rush
Long haul travel: Holidaymakers looking much further Printer friendly version Despite only now recovering from the heaving Christmas period and all of its repercussions many of us already have our eyes on those prime summer breaks. It's during these coldest Winter months that the UK predictably eyes up those hotter destinations around the world and this year, it appears, it will be Thailand and the Maldives that most notably take our fancy. more
Saturday, December 29, 2007
MTPB concludes its Gulf Region Road Show at the Bahrain International Travel Expo, 2007
Travel Maldives NewsParticipation at the Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE), held at the Kingdom’s International Convention Centre, was the last of three events to be organised by the Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB). Following the successful conclusion of their participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2007 in Dubai, MTPB took eight resorts and destination management companies on a road show to Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. The companies involved were: Naiade Resorts, Villa Hotels, Island Holidays, Cross Asia Travel, AAA Hotels and Resorts, Sun Travels & Tours and Crown Tours. ...Full Story
Friday, December 28, 2007
Maldives chosen as the World’s Most Romantic Destination 2007
27 December 2007
PRESS RELEASE
Release date: 15 December 2007
Male’, 15 December 2007; The Maldives has been chosen as the World’s Most Romantic Destination in the 14th Annual World Travel Awards held in the Turks and Caicos Islands on the 12th December 2007. Maldives won this award after successfully competing against world famous destinations such as Paris, Venice, Hawaii and Vienna.
Maldives was also nominated as World's Leading Destination, World's Leading Dive Destination, World's Leading Honeymoon Destination and World's Leading Travel Television Commercial. In addition Maldives Tourism Promotion Board was nominated in the World’s Leading Tourist and Convention Bureau category.
Nominations in international categories were based on winners of 4 regional ceremonies. The regional categories were held at Abu Dhabi, New York, New Castle and Bangalore. Maldives participated in Bangalore ceremony and was a huge success
MTPB won the Indian Oceans Leading Tourist and Visitor Bureau Award in Bangalore ceremony. Maldives also won the Indian Ocean’s Leading Destinations Award and Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination Award in the same ceremony. During this ceremony Maldives Tourism industry won awards in many categories.
END.
For more information, please contact:
Mohamed Maleeh Jamal: 7781171
Maldives Tourism Promotion Board
Malé, Maldives
Telephone: +960 332 3228
Facsimile: +960 332 3229
Email: mtpb@visitmaldives.com
Website: http://www.visitmaldives.com
PRESS RELEASE
Release date: 15 December 2007
Male’, 15 December 2007; The Maldives has been chosen as the World’s Most Romantic Destination in the 14th Annual World Travel Awards held in the Turks and Caicos Islands on the 12th December 2007. Maldives won this award after successfully competing against world famous destinations such as Paris, Venice, Hawaii and Vienna.
Maldives was also nominated as World's Leading Destination, World's Leading Dive Destination, World's Leading Honeymoon Destination and World's Leading Travel Television Commercial. In addition Maldives Tourism Promotion Board was nominated in the World’s Leading Tourist and Convention Bureau category.Nominations in international categories were based on winners of 4 regional ceremonies. The regional categories were held at Abu Dhabi, New York, New Castle and Bangalore. Maldives participated in Bangalore ceremony and was a huge success
MTPB won the Indian Oceans Leading Tourist and Visitor Bureau Award in Bangalore ceremony. Maldives also won the Indian Ocean’s Leading Destinations Award and Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination Award in the same ceremony. During this ceremony Maldives Tourism industry won awards in many categories.
END.
For more information, please contact:
Mohamed Maleeh Jamal: 7781171
Maldives Tourism Promotion Board
Malé, Maldives
Telephone: +960 332 3228
Facsimile: +960 332 3229
Email: mtpb@visitmaldives.com
Website: http://www.visitmaldives.com
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Maldives Road Shows in three major cities in Japan
02 December 2007 PRESS RELEASE
Release date: 02 December 2007
Male’, 02 December 2007; Maldives Tourism Promotion Board together with the embassy of Maldives in Japan organized road shows in three major cities in Japan. The road shows were held in Nagoya, on 27th November, in Osaka on 28th November and in Tokyo on 29th November 2007. The road shows were attended by more than 200 Japanese travel trade, media and representatives from Maldives tourism industry. The road show in Tokyo was done in association with Sri Lankan Airlines. The Executive Director of MTPB Dr. Abdulla Mausoom headed the Maldives delegation.
The road shows in Japan were held at the following hotels:
1. Nagoya – The Grand Court Hotel Nagoya
2. Osaka – The Ritz Carlton Hotel
3. Tokyo – The Hilton Tokyo Hotel
The Nagoya road show was attended by 50 participants, the Osaka road show was attended by 70 and the Tokyo road show was attended by 90 participants. The purpose of the road shows was to disseminate information on the developments of Maldives tourism industry to the Japanese travel, trade and media. It also enabled the Japanese tour operators and travel agents to gather specific information on the wonderful tourism product that Maldives has to offer. The winner of lucky draw held during Tokyo road show received a holiday for two in Maldives. It was sponsored by Platinum Capital Holdings Vilamendhoo Island Resort and air ticket was sponsored by Sri Lankan Airlines.
Japanese is the leading destination from Asia region to the Maldives. Maldives welcomed 34,057 Japanese visitors by the end of October 2007. Last year 39,528 Japanese visitors visited Maldives from Japan.
END.
For more information, please contact:
Mohamed Maleeh Jamal: 7781171
Maldives Tourism Promotion Board
Malé, Maldives
Telephone: +960 332 3228
Facsimile: +960 332 3229
Email: mtpb@visitmaldives.com
Website: http://www.visitmaldives.com
Release date: 02 December 2007
Male’, 02 December 2007; Maldives Tourism Promotion Board together with the embassy of Maldives in Japan organized road shows in three major cities in Japan. The road shows were held in Nagoya, on 27th November, in Osaka on 28th November and in Tokyo on 29th November 2007. The road shows were attended by more than 200 Japanese travel trade, media and representatives from Maldives tourism industry. The road show in Tokyo was done in association with Sri Lankan Airlines. The Executive Director of MTPB Dr. Abdulla Mausoom headed the Maldives delegation.
The road shows in Japan were held at the following hotels:1. Nagoya – The Grand Court Hotel Nagoya
2. Osaka – The Ritz Carlton Hotel
3. Tokyo – The Hilton Tokyo Hotel
The Nagoya road show was attended by 50 participants, the Osaka road show was attended by 70 and the Tokyo road show was attended by 90 participants. The purpose of the road shows was to disseminate information on the developments of Maldives tourism industry to the Japanese travel, trade and media. It also enabled the Japanese tour operators and travel agents to gather specific information on the wonderful tourism product that Maldives has to offer. The winner of lucky draw held during Tokyo road show received a holiday for two in Maldives. It was sponsored by Platinum Capital Holdings Vilamendhoo Island Resort and air ticket was sponsored by Sri Lankan Airlines.
Japanese is the leading destination from Asia region to the Maldives. Maldives welcomed 34,057 Japanese visitors by the end of October 2007. Last year 39,528 Japanese visitors visited Maldives from Japan.
END.
For more information, please contact:
Mohamed Maleeh Jamal: 7781171
Maldives Tourism Promotion Board
Malé, Maldives
Telephone: +960 332 3228
Facsimile: +960 332 3229
Email: mtpb@visitmaldives.com
Website: http://www.visitmaldives.com
Sunday, December 23, 2007
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