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Dhonisaurus is the subsidiary travel section of Minivan News, the number one source of independent English-language news for the Maldives (‘minivan’ means ‘independent’ in Dhivehi).

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What this means for you:

• Guaranteed audience coverage

  Minivan News (and now Dhonisaurus) is the number one search result for ‘Maldives News’ on all major search engines, including Google and Bing, and attracts thousands of readers every day - this guarantees a large audience for your advertisement.

• Affluent audience

  A typical Dhonisaurus reader is already looking to fly to the Maldives, and is seeking honest opinions about where to spend their money: they've got a mouse in one hand, and a credit card in the other. Advertising with us prominently displays your banner to this affluent audience who frequently travel.

• Focused on Maldives tourism

  Tourism is the engine of the Maldivian economy. Our experienced crew of journalists live and breathe the Maldives, and include editors, travel journalists and guidebook authors with years of local and international experience. We deliver the detail and local knowledge to our audience for free, in our Advice Forum.

• Established

  Dhonisaurus is owned and produced by a vibrant media company that has been paving new ground in the Maldives since 2005. We’re here to stay and the more we grow, the more accurate our ratings become, the more readers we attract, and the greater our collective insight into what makes the tourists tick.

Introductory advertising opportunities:

• Featured resort

  The Featured Resort Banner allows resorts to prominently display a link to their property’s page on Dhonisaurus with an image of their choice, greatly boosting their profile. Availability is strictly limited.
   

• Top banner

  The Top Banner is a high-impact location ideal for branding and campaign advertising. Your ad is displayed on a 15 second rotation across the entire site, ensuring it is seen at least once by every visitor. Strictly limited to a maximum of five advertisers.
   

• Skyscraper
  The Skyscraper sits prominently on the right of the page and is ideally positioned for drawing reader attention to offers, limited-time discounts and other direct advertising. Like the Top Banner, your ad is displayed on a 15 second rotation across the site. Strictly limited to a maximum of five advertisers.

Marketing materials, such as cards that can be given to guests on check-out, are also available to encourage them to share their positive experiences on Dhonisaurus.

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Contact our Marketing Manager Neil Merrett on +960 799 2847 or neil.merrett@minivannews.com to discuss advertising opportunities.

For a limited time, Dhonisaurus advertisers will also receive a complimentary 50% discount off the ratecard for Minivan News, the number one source of English-language news on the Maldives trusted by thousands of international readers daily.