A representative body has asked authorities to waive several fees charged from local travel agents and tour operators amid the economic downturn caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) said Sunday that it had asked the Pension A

Maldives on Monday lifted a crushing lockdown on its capital region after two months, as the spread of coronavirus in the island nation slows. The lockdown and stay-at-home orders in the capital region were initially ordered on April 15 for two weeks. They were extended several times. The lock

Maldivian Airline has announced that Express Cargo operations will recommence today. The airline provides express cargo services to transport goods across Maldives, limited to no more than 10 kilograms. General Manager of Island Aviation Cargo Service, Ahmed Saleem stated that from today...

A new airport developed in an ultra-luxury tourism zone in the northern part of Maldives will be fully operational for international arrivals in July, the airport operator announced Sunday. The Abdu Dhabi-funded international airport was specifically developed to cater to high net worth...

Sri Lanka's decision to impose stringent Covid-19 testing protocols when it reopens its doors to foreign tourists on August 1 has divided local tourism industry stakeholders.

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With nowhere to look for tested answers, hoteliers now have to reinvent themselves and look for creative, fresh ideas to give their operations a new sense of hospitality and service.

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SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 214 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Monday (Jun 15), including three cases in the community.  This brings the ...