- 2012-02-21 13:00:00
Training on Security in the Tourism Industry was held in collabration with British High Commision and Maldives Association of Tourism Industry(MATI).
- 2012-02-19 13:00:00
Tourism Ministers meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Maldives
Honorable Minister Adeeb met with the Chinese Ambassador to Maldives, H.E Mr. Yu Hongyao. Ambassador Hongyao congratulated the Minister on his appointment as the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The purpose of this meeting was to find ways to further strengthen the relation between Maldives and China through tourism. During this meeting, Minister Adeeb explained that the political turbulence over the past couple of days has neither affected nor harmed any tourist visiting the Maldives. He further explained that no matter how much the political views differ, everyone have the same goal for the tourism industry of Maldives. Hence, he assured that the Maldives hospitality industry will always be safe for its visitors.
- 2012-02-12 13:00:00
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Ahmed Adheeb Abdul Ghafoor. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture was appointed by H.E. President Dr Mohamed Waheed on February 12, 2012.
- 2012-02-02 13:00:00
Minister Dr.Mariyam Zulfa attended the opening ceremony of "Riveries Diving Village" of Boutique Hotel in L. Atoll on 1st February. The hotel was officially opened by His Excellency President Mohamed Nasheed.
- 2012-02-01 13:00:00
Award ceremony was held to mark the completion of the In-house Managemement training for Tourism Ministry conducted by ETC. Minister for State for Tourism Arts and Culture Mr.Ahmed Naseer inaugurated the ceremony by awarding the certificates for participants.
- 2012-01-26 13:00:00
Performance appraisal certification awarding for 2009 and 2010 was held at National Arts Gallery. Permanent Secretary Ahmed Solih awarded the staffs. Total 74 staffs including the redundant staffs from various departments of Tourism Ministry were awarded.
- 2012-01-17 00:00:00
Inhouse Management Training session started for Ministry. The training is conducted by ETC from 17th January to 2nd February.
- 2012-01-16 00:00:00
Chinese Cultural Show was held last night to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Maldives and China. The Honorable Vice President Dr. Mohamed Waheed, was the Chief Guest of this event. Many different cultural items were performed by the China Guangdong Art Troupe. This event is organised by the National Center for the Arts in collaboration with the Embassy of China.
- 2012-01-15 00:00:00
One of the pioneers of tourism in Maldives, Mr. Ahmed Ismail Manik passed away yesterday, whilst being treated at Nawaloka Hospital in Sri-Lanka.
Since the introduction of tourism in Maldives, in 1972, Late Ahmed Ismail Manik has served and contributed towards the sustainable growth of the industry, for which he has received awards such as the National Award of Recognition in 1997 and National Award of Honour in 2005. He also received an award from the Ministry of Tourism, in recognition of his role in pioneering the tourism industry in the Maldives. - 2012-01-12 00:00:00
Maldives Visitors Survey 2011
Maldives Visitors Survey 2011, ceremony was held at Velaanage meeting room. Special envoy to the president,Mr.Ibrahim Hussain Zaki was the chief guest in the ceremony.
- 2011-12-22 00:00:00
Minister Tourism Arts & Culture, Dr.Mariyam Zulfa attended the launching ceremony of the Maldives Apprenticeship Framework. This ceremony which was held at Traders Hotel was inaugurated by H.E.P
Minister Tourism Arts & Culture, Dr.Mariyam Zulfa attended the workshop on Business Law Reform which was held at Nasandhura Palace Hotel. This workshop was conducted by the UNDP in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development.
Minister with Director of the Division of Research of Queensland University of Technology Mr Colin Melvin
- 2011-11-24 10:00:00
Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Dr.Mariyam Zulfa attending the Dancing Culture at the National Art Gallery.
Dancing Culture,a collaboration between the two Maldivian Artists, Mr. Adil and Mr. Shiyam, opens at the National Art Gallery. Sponsored by Project Vessel, Colour Profile and ARGO, in association with the National Centre for the Arts. A unique collection of paintings depicting the true spirit of the fading culture and enticing lifestyles of The Maldives. click for details
- 2011-11-10 08:15:00
SAARC SUMMIT MINISTER
Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Dr.Maryam Zulfa is attended the the 17th summit of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (saarc_2011).The summit is going to take place from November 10 to 11 in the country's southernmost atoll of Addu, the first time the eight- nation summit to be held south of the equator. The convention center built for the summit can accommodate 3000 people.
- 2011-10-26 00:00:00
Learning Seminar on Sustainable Tourism & Coastal Environment, Bandos Island Resort, Maldives
Permanent Secretary, Ahmed Salih addresses above seminar initiated by Mangrove for the Future on Learning Seminar on Sustainable Tourism & Coastal Environment.
- 2011-10-17 15:15:00
Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Dr.Mariyam Zulfa inaugurated the opening ceremony of Koimala Executive Lounge at Ibrahim Nasir International Aiport
- 2011-10-09 10:00:00
Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Dr.Mariyam Zulfa attended the UNWTO 19th General Assembly held at Republic of Korea, Gyeongju from 8th Oct-14th Oct
- 2011-10-09 10:00:00
Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Dr.Mariyam Zulfa attending UNWTO 19th General Assembly held at Republic of Korea, Gyeongju.
- 2011-10-07 10:00:00
SLOW LIFE SYPOSIUM AT SONEVAFUSHI 7th to 8th October
The slow life symposium is an annual event organization by Mr. Sonu Shivdasani who is a passionate environmentalist advocating for solutions as the effects of climate change affects our fragile eco-systems. Climate change and energy experts from internationally as well as locally participated in the event. Key luminaries among them include President Mohamed Nasheed, Sir Richard Branson and Ms. Daryl Hannah and Mr. Edward Norton. The tourism industry was represented by Minister, Dr. Mariyam Zulfa.
- 2011-10-01 10:00:00
Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Dr.Mariyam Zulfa and senior officials of Ministry attended Souvenir Fair organized by Male Souvenir shops, Maldives Tourist Guide Association and Tourism Ministry.Minister and Minister for State of Tourism Mr.Thoyyib launched the new Tourist Map of Male.
- 2011-09-26 08:00:00
Tourism Week Proposed programs for this year
We would like to express our appreciations to the industry for participating in Tourism Day Celebrations in the previous year.
Male
- Tourism day supplement through newspapers
- Inaugurating Male' Tourist Map
- Promotion of Museum (free entry on Saturday 1st October 2011)
- A performance of Musicians/Bands/Entertainers to perform at Jumhooree Maidhaan with Promotion of Maldivian products
Resorts
- School children visit to the Resorts
- Clean up of resorts and neighbouring islands
- 2011-09-26 07:30:00
"World Tourism Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of tourism to global well-being. As we travel, let us engage with other cultures and celebrate human diversity. On this observance, let us recognize tourism as a force for a more tolerant, open and united world."
Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General
"WTD 2011 is a call to all those involved in tourism to act in a way that is conscious and respectful of culture, which promotes intercultural dialogue and ensures that local communities fully participate in, and benefit from, the development opportunities of tourism."Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary-General
- 2011-09-22 08:00:00
Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Dr Mariyam Zulfa attends wedding of Mr Ettore Mocchetti and Ms Maria Teresa Palmisano.
Ettore Mocchetti is an architect from Italy and the Editor of Architectural Digest Italy. He has designed several resort projects in Italy as well as Maldives.
The wedding was held in Ostuni, Italy on 3rd September 2011. During her trip to Italy the Minister was also invited to visit the historic town of Matera, a UNESCO heritage listed town.
The attendees of the workshop included 101 resort participants, 05 tourism related associations and 08 government stakeholders.- 2011-09-12 08:00:00
Workshop on the Development of a Strategic Human Resource Plan for the Tourism Industry
Workshop on the Development of a Strategic Human Resource Plan for the Tourism Industry (12th September 2011)
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme has conducted a 01 day workshop on 12th September 2011 to discuss the Draft Strategic Human Resource Plan with the Tourism Sector. The Draft plan had been prepared by Human Resources consultant Mr. Wouter Schalken. The plan includes a Situational Analysis and the Human Resource Demand and Supply forecast of the Tourism Industry.
The attendees of the workshop included 101 resort participants, 05 tourism related associations and 08 government stakeholders.
A draft of the detailed strategic plan will be shared with all participants and comments sought, after which the plan will be submitted to the National Planning Council for endorsement as an official policy document.- 2011-08-12 08:00:00
Sheraton Maldives and W Maldives participates in 'Weekend Sale' by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific provides travelers an added reason to take a weekend break with the launch of the ‘Weekend Sale’ promotion. Weekend getaways just got easier with more than 115 participating hotels and resorts across Asia Pacific offering a “20% off standard rates” deal that includes complimentary breakfast for 2 people. The promotion runs from 8 August to 4 September
- 2011-07-13 14:15:00
Minister Dr. Mariyam Zulfa gave an interview to a well known Japanese underwater photographer, Mr. Hijime Ishikawa. Mr. Ishikawa with 2 other staff of the Nippon BS Broadcasting Corporation is here to produce a 3D travel documentary on the Maldives.
- 2011-07-06 09:00:00
R.Dhiagali notification awarded to Ms.Fathimath Visha Mahir after the Maldives Airports Company limited got canceled.
- 2011-06-12 08:00:00
Mr. Woulter Schalken has started working in the Ministry as a consultant and will be compiling a Human Resource Action Plan addressing the HR needs in the tourism industry. He will be working here for 8 weeks and will be collaborating with a consultant working in the Ministry of Human Resources, Youth and Sports to formulate an Employment Action Framework. Both these missions are under the Employment and Enterprise Development for Women and Youth project of UNDP.
- 2011-06-06 08:00:00
Maldivian Artist Directory assigned to NCA
Maldivian Artisit Directory web portal was assigned to NCA by UNDP. The portal was created by UNDP and with help from Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture.
- 2011-05-31 09:00:00
Tiny Hearts Association meeting with Ministry
Tiny Hearts is organizing a fundraiser event on 8th July for the children registered in the association.
- 2011-05-29 20:00:00
Notification Awarded for N.Huivani & R.Dhigali. R.Dhigali was awarded to Sealink Privated LTD, lease aquisition cost 4714,777.00US$. N.Huivani was awarded to Maldives Airports Company LTD,lease aquisition cost 4198,783.00US$.
- 2011-05-19 20:00:00
Minister of Tourism Dr.Zulfa attended the launching ceremony of sounds of maldives brand at kuda Bandos
Sounds of Maldives is a friendly, nation based traditional music label set in the heart of Maldivian Traditional Music inclusive of modern music trend by Harubee with the aim of promoting the beautiful island world of Maldives through the medium of music around the globe.Listen to the Song at
- 2011-05-16 15:00:00
Bid Opening of Noonu Atoll Huivani and Raa Atoll Dhigali was held in Ministry today.
There were 3 bids submitted for the 2 islands.6 bids purchased for Raa Atoll Dhigali and 3 Bids for Noonu Atoll Huivani.
- 2011-05-12 13:00:00
First Community Cabinet meeting at Hithadhoo Muhibbuddeen School in Addu City.
- President Mohamed Nasheed and the cabinet focused on four areas in the meeting economic development, infrastructure, social development and good governance.
- Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture Dr. Zulfa at the Community Cabinet Meeting.
- 2011-05-07 10:00:00
Signing of MOU with Switzerland's myclimate to initiate strategies for Low Carbon tourism in the Maldives signed 15th April 2011, Lucerne, Switzerland.
In photos
- Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Dr Mariyam Zulfa
- CEO of myclimate Mr Rene Estermann
- Professor Martin Barth, CEO of the World Tourism Forum
- Adrian Finighan, Financial Journalist AL-JAZEERA
- 2011-04-24 13:57:24
A three day workshop commenced yesterday in Male’ in collaboration with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Division (TVET) of the Ministry of Human Resources, Youth and Sports. This workshop is part of an initiative taken by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture in order to certify in-house courses conducted at resorts/hotels. The purpose of the workshop is to train assessors in order to carry out competency based trade testing through TVET Qualifications. 16 applicants from 10 resorts are participating along with other individuals. A second Assessor training workshop is planned to be conducted by the end of September 2011.- 2011-04-18 13:57:24
Minister attended the Graduation Ceremony and Apprenticeship Class of 2011 of Four Seasons Maldives held today at Nasandhura Palace Hotel.Related Pictures
- 2011-04-11 13:57:24
Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture is attending Word Tourism Forum 2011 at Luceme, Switzerland from 11th to 15th April 2011. click to view the TV production http://www.schweizertouristik.ch- 2011-04-05 13:57:24
A two day workshop commenced today in Male’ in collaboration with Maldives Association of Tourism Industry, Maldives National Defence Force,Maldives Police Service and Tourism industry Stakeholders on Security in Tourism Industry. The Seminar was inaugurated by President Mohamed Nasheed.
In the President’s speech he spoke of the importance of Tourism to the economy of Maldives and that a protected Industry is the main key factor for a stress free lifestyle. President highlighted the importance of this seminar to the nation and the roles all the stakeholders are playing strengthen this industry.Related Pictures
- 2011-03-24 13:57:24
The Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture participated in the UNWTO Conference, on Mainstreaming Tourism in the Media, organized in association with the 23rd Joint Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for South Asia and UNWTO Commission for East Asia and the Pacific in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 24th March 2011.
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- 2011-03-20 13:57:24
The Hon. Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Dr. Mariyam Zulfa together with the Managing Director of MMPRC, Mr. Simon Hawkins led a delegation from Maldives to the 45th International Tourism Bourse (ITB) held in Berlin, Germany from09 to 13 March 2011.
The Maldivian delegation comprises of 181 participants representing 78 companies and 5 officials from the MMPRC. Statistical details from ITB 2011 reveal that with the total Exhibition area of 160,000 m2, a total of 11, 163 exhibitors together with 169,295 Visitors and 110,791 Trade Visitors.
ITB Berlin is the B2B-Platform of all tourism industry offers with all levels of the industry including tour operators, booking engines, destinations, airlines, and hotels right through to car rental companies. In addition, the world's largest tourism convention Market Trends & Innovations provides unique opportunities to benefit from the global tourism industry.
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- 2011-01-04 13:57:24
We are pleased to announce the opening of the Maldives Destination Audit Survey. This survey is designed to ascertain the destination image of Maldives. Please take a moment to read the survey and provide us with your responses.
- 2010-12-19 15:23:13
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Honorable Dr. Mariyam Zulfa visited the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru on 17 December 2010. The Minister met with some of the staff and apprentices of the Four seasons apprenticeship program and observed two of the classes.
- 2010-12-16 13:57:24
Commissioner of Police the Hon. Mr Ahmed Faseeh, Deputy Commissioner Mohamed Rishwan and 12 senior Regional Heads came to the Ministry of Tourism Arts & Culture on 9th December to make a presentation on the Police Protocol.
The Minister of Tourism Arts & Culture Hon. Dr Mariyam Zulfa and senior officials of the Ministry took part in this meeting. Every resort is to nominate a name as a focal point to co-ordinate with the Ministry and Maldives Police Service. Please send in your nomination either via mail, fax or email. A meeting of all nominees is being planned for a date early next year. Meanwhile the Police Protocol paper (presented by Maldives Police Service) now uploaded for viewing.
- 2010-11-30 15:19:33
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Honorable Dr. Mariyam Zulfa met with the Minister of Human Resources, Youth and Sports Honorable Uz. Hassan Latheef on 30th November 2010 to discuss shortage of locals in the Tourism industry and difficulties faced by stakeholders.
- 2011-11-10 08:15:00
