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MATATO to Dhonfanu Council: Stop playing politics with tourism and reefs

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has strongly condemned the Dhonfanu Council’s unilateral decision to close the island’s house reef to diving and snorkeling, warning that…

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Dhonfanu Council hijacks Hanifaru reef: Tourism and national interests at risk

In a move that has sparked outrage among industry stakeholders, the Dhonfanu Council has unilaterally declared the closure of the…

Visit Maldives Names Nasru as Chief Commercial Officer, Strengthening Tourism Leadership

Visit Maldives has appointed seasoned tourism professional Nasrulla Adam (Nasru) as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), marking a significant…

Don’t Book This Resort: Kihaa Maldives Operating Illegally, Warns Ministry

In a major development following The Standard Maldives’ investigative exposĂ©, the Ministry of Tourism and Environment has now publicly confirmed…

TTM Maldives 2025 Kicks Off Today as Nation’s Largest Tourism Event

The 9th edition of TTM Maldives 2025, the largest travel and tourism event ever held in the Maldives, has officially…

Tourism Leaders Back SATA 2025 with Strong Lineup of Platinum, Gold, and Silver Partners

The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has officially unveiled its partners for the 2025 edition at a high-profile signing ceremony…

Visit Maldives Appoints One Piece Actor Taz Skylar to Expand Global Reach

Visit Maldives has announced the appointment of British-Spanish actor Taz Skylar, star of Netflix’s global hit One Piece, as its…