The new Deluxe wing of Hulhule Island Hotel was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, President of Republic of Maldives on June 02, 2008. Speaking at the ceremony, the President said that following the inauguration of the Hotel in 2001, over the past seven years, the Hotel has become a key member of the travel and trade business in the Maldives. He also said that the Hotel has become well-known for its excellent services and the hospitality offered to tourists. ...more »

Dr. Abdulla Mausoom has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation on 15^th July 2008.
Dr. Mausoom also headed Maldives Tourism Promotion Board from 2004 until his appointment as the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation 0n 21^st February 2008.
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The Maldives has been chosen as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination by the World Travel Awards (WTA). Male’ International Airport, Maldives won the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport” award. The Asia and Indian Ocean Winner Award Ceremony was held in Shanghai, China on the 19th of June 2008. Maldives Tourism Promotion Board accepted the award on behalf of the Maldives tourism industry. ...more »

Specialist in Maldives and well-known Travel, Aerial and Hotel photographer Sakis Papadopoulos, proudly presents, in association with MTPB, the 2nd Edition of the Best- Selling Photography Book of Maldives : “Dreaming of Maldives “. ...more »

Once again Maldives is hosting the surfing event ‘Maldives presents Sri Lankan Airlines Pro 2008’.  This 6 Star Prime Rated Sri Lankan Airlines Pro is a key event of Association of Surfing Professional (ASP). This is the largest international sporting event held in the Maldives with prize money of USD135, 000. ...more »