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World Travel Awards 2026: Maldives Bids for a Seventh World Title

Five destination and tourist-board nominations, six consecutive wins, and how to vote before 30 October 2026.

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World Travel Awards Maldives 2026: The winners, and what they mean for your holiday

Five national honours. Standout island resorts. A closer look at the results, with a little perspective to help you plan a stay that feels right for you.

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World Travel Awards Maldives 2026: Ceremony & Nominees

The World Travel Awards 2026 takes place at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 September. Explore ceremony details, Maldives nominations and leading resorts.

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Zaha Travels Completes I AM Maldives CIS Roadshow 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Zaha Travels completed the I AM Maldives CIS Roadshow 2026 in Almaty, connecting with Kazakhstan travel agents and expanding Maldives partnerships.

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Zaha Travels Marks a Strong Second Day in St. Petersburg at I AM Maldives CIS Roadshow 2026

Zaha Travels reports a stronger-than-expected agent turnout at the St. Petersburg leg of the I AM Maldives CIS Region Roadshow 2026, plus additional sales calls, ahead of the final stop in Almaty.

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Zaha Travels Begins Russian Market Expansion at I AM Maldives CIS Roadshow 2026

Zaha Travels completed a productive first day at the I AM Maldives CIS Region Roadshow 2026, meeting travel agents in Moscow as the company begins developing the Russian market.

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Qatar Airways to Increase Maldives Flights to 21 Weekly as Visit Maldives Signs New Airline Partnerships

Qatar Airways will increase Doha–Malé flights from 12 to 21 weekly from 25 October 2026 as Visit Maldives signs new partnerships with Qatar Airways and Emirates.

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Zaha Travels Showcases the Maldives at the 13th Asian Tourism Fair 2026 in Dhaka

Zaha Travels participated in the 13th Asian Tourism Fair 2026 in Dhaka, showcasing the Maldives and connecting with travellers and tourism partners across Asia.

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Maldives Tourist Arrivals Return to Growth in August 2026, Even as the Year Stays Behind 2025

August arrivals rose 2.8% year-on-year to 150,465, the first month of sustained growth after a June and July dip, but year-to-date arrivals are still 3.8% behind 2025.

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Sri Lanka Tourism Campaign 2026: Inside the Rs. 1.5 Billion 'New Light' Push

Sri Lanka Tourism just launched a Rs. 1.5 billion campaign targeting 2.7 million arrivals this year and $10 billion in tourism revenue by 2030. Here's what's actually changing.

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Maldives Cruise Tourism Nearly Doubles in 2026, Even as Flight Arrivals Lag

Cruise visitors are up 87% year over year while overall arrivals still trail 2025. Here's what's driving the surge, and what it means for a mostly resort-based industry.

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Maldives Tourist Arrivals 2026: The Real Story Behind the August Rebound

August arrivals are up year on year for the first time in months, but 2026's total is still trailing 2025. Here's what the Ministry of Tourism's own numbers show.

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Sri Lanka Visa 2026: Free ETA for 40 Countries

Sri Lanka made its tourist ETA free for 40 nationalities on 25 May 2026 — 30 days, double entry. But it is not visa-free, and the difference matters at the airport.

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Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals 2026: The Real Story Behind 1.4 Million

Sri Lanka just crossed 1.4 million visitors for the year. Here's what the Tourism Development Authority's own figures actually show and what it means for booking your trip.

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Dusit Thani Maldives Refurbishment 2026: What's New in Baa Atoll

Refurbished Beach Residences and overwater villas, a phased renovation running through 2027, and the manta ray bay that made Baa Atoll famous in the first place.

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New Direct Flights to the Maldives, Winter 2026/27

Five airlines are adding non-stop service to Malé this season — and one of them will fly you to the Maldives and Sri Lanka on a single ticket.

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