PRESS RELEASE The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) welcomes and strongly supports the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to instil measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the ongoing mass coral bleaching event. These measures include the temporary halt of all major coastal development projects and activities until the 10th of June 2024, encompassing,

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held its 34th Annual General Meeting at Kurumba Maldives today, with A total of 100 members in attendance.  The day’s events began with a welcome address from the Chairman of MATI, Mr. Mohamed Umar, who also presided over the session. The agenda included an address from the Secretary

PRESS RELEASE The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) strongly condemns the derogatory comments made by some Deputy Ministers on social media platforms, directed towards the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Narendra Modi as well as the people of India. India is one of our closest neighbours and allies. India has always been a

Press Release: On 14th December 2023, the Maldives Association of Tourism industry (MATI) concluded the 2nd edition of the MATI Member Forum. The event took place at H.Meerumaa, Male’ and was attended by senior Government officials and Members of MATI. Senior Governmental officials included the Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Hon. Thoriq Ibrahim,

MATI hosts the inaugural edition of the MATI Member Forum The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) hosted its inaugural Member Forum on the 15th of May 2023 at H. Meerumaa, Male’. The event hosted 80 attendees that included MATI members and representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and

  The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) signs MOU with Parley Maldives  The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) and Parley Maldives signed an MoU today with the aim of enhancing implementation of AIR (Avoid, Intercept and Redesign) strategy for the Tourism Industry of Maldives as well as partnering in the areas of education

PESS RELEASE The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) launches 2 books in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Tourism in Maldives  In light of 2022 being the Golden Jubilee of Tourism, The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) launched 2 books titled – “Maldivian Resort Architecture – 50 years of island resorts” authored by

The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) holds its 33rd Annual General Meeting The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held its 33rd Annual General Meeting at Kurumba  Maldives today. A total of 96 members participated in this year’s AGM. The Chairman of MATI, Mr. Mohamed  Umar Maniku initiated the AGM by delivering the official

  The operations of the new Code-F runway at Velana International Airport commenced on 6 th October 2022 andin a special ceremony attended by the Vice President Hon. Faisal Naseem was held to mark the occasion. This is a groundbreaking event in the history of Velana International Airport and in the aviation history of Maldives.

Press Release 50 Years of Tourism Awards by MATI The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) held the “50 Years of Tourism Awards by MATI” ceremony this evening at Kurumba Maldives. This event is a highlight of the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of Tourism in Maldives planned by MATI. The event intended to honour