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The first session of Tourism Upbeat – The Pioneer's Talk, an interactive discussion platform focusing on the 50-year journey of tourism in the Maldives, was held on 1 February through...
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When commercial tourism was first established in the Maldives, Alif Alif Mathiveri was one of the pioneering islands taking part in what would become a billion dollar industry. However, seeing...
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Dr. Hussain Sunny Umar is the founder of Maldives Halal Travel; MFR sat down with Dr. Umar for his unique insights.
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A 2019 New York Times article states that since 2016, the number of Muslim travellers have grown nearly 30 percent. Similarly, a 2018 joint study by MasterCard and Crescent Rating,...
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This year marks 50 years since tourism was introduced in the Maldives and the industry has come a long way from its humble beginnings when George Corbin, an Italian travel...
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As has been talked about for quite a while now, 2022 has been lauded as the golden year of tourism for the Maldives. With 50 years of hospitality successfully enjoyed,...
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As of 29 November, the Maldives recorded a total of 1,153,013 tourist arrivals, achieving 75 percent of arrivals over pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The daily average arrivals in 2021 is...
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The Maldivian hospitality industry is constantly on the cusp of innovation, be it in accommodation, services, or experience. The latest, and one of the most alluring, entrant to the market...
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In 1972, with the opening of the first resort, Kurumba Maldives, the industry took over navigation of the country’s economy. The industry came to a grounding halt in 2020, with...
