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Alia showcases tools and timber solutions at Build Expo 2026

Alia Store and Alia Sawmill are showcasing a range of products and services at Build Expo 2026, currently underway at Hulhumalé Central Park from 16 to 19 April. The event brings together stakeholders from across the construction sector, providing a platform for suppliers and service providers to present their offerings. At the expo, Alia is […]

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Dhiraagu Gamers Guild announces iPhone 17 Pro Max giveaway winner

Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG) has announced the lucky winner of their exciting iPhone 17 Pro Max giveaway. The lucky winner of this amazing prize is Mohamed Nahil Nasru. Participants were able to enter the giveaway by registering to DGG via dgg.mv, with the winner selected through a lucky draw. DGG continues to provide exciting opportunities […]

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Maldives secures 6 nominations at World Travel Awards 2026

The Maldives has been nominated for six distinguished accolades in the Indian Ocean category of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2026. These nominations further solidify the nation’s standing as a premier global tourism destination and underscore its unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitality and sustainability. As the industry enters the voting phase, the Maldives invites […]

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Alia showcases tools and timber solutions at Build Expo 2026

Alia Store and Alia Sawmill are showcasing a range of products and services at Build Expo 2026, currently underway at Hulhumalé Central Park from 16 to 19 April. The event brings together stakeholders from across the construction sector, providing a platform for suppliers and service providers to present their offerings. At the expo, Alia is […]

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Dhiraagu Gamers Guild announces iPhone 17 Pro Max giveaway winner

Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG) has announced the lucky winner of their exciting iPhone 17 Pro Max giveaway. The lucky winner of this amazing prize is Mohamed Nahil Nasru. Participants were able to enter the giveaway by registering to DGG via dgg.mv, with the winner selected through a lucky draw. DGG continues to provide exciting opportunities […]

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Maldives secures 6 nominations at World Travel Awards 2026

The Maldives has been nominated for six distinguished accolades in the Indian Ocean category of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2026. These nominations further solidify the nation’s standing as a premier global tourism destination and underscore its unwavering commitment to excellence in hospitality and sustainability. As the industry enters the voting phase, the Maldives invites […]

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Centara highlights Maldives portfolio at India trade engagement event

Centara Hotels & Resorts recently concluded the fourth edition of its Rewards and Recognition Night, reinforcing its commitment to building long-term, value-driven partnerships across the Indian travel trade. The multi-city engagement brought together leading B2B and B2C travel partners across key Indian markets, celebrating a year of collaboration, performance, and shared growth. Since its inception […]

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Sun Siyam Iru Fushi launches Wellness Reset Programme for Global Wellness Week

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, part of Sun Siyam’s Luxury Collection, has introduced a transformative Wellness Reset Programme from June 15–21 in celebration of Global Wellness Week, in partnership with health coach and biohacker Regina Gimranova. Focused on functional longevity and sustainable energy, the programme blends advanced health optimisation with the island’s restorative power, offering guests […]

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COMO Maalifushi offers curated surfing experiences in southern Maldives

COMO Maalifushi presents a considered approach to surfing in the Maldives—one shaped by access, expertise, and the quiet privilege of space. Located in the remote Thaa Atoll, the resort offers entry to a network of lesser-travelled breaks across the southern atolls, where consistent Indian Ocean swells meet uncrowded line-ups. Here, surfing unfolds without urgency—guided by […]

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NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort launches Maxies Family Club

In the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the newly opened NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort enriches its already expansive leisure offering with the debut of The Maxies Family Club. The new tech-light sanctuary invites young explorers and their families to connect, create and celebrate the wonders of the natural world together across 165 square […]

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Bank of Maldives partners with WeRun Maldives for corporate relay race

Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced a two-year partnership with WeRun Maldives to support their premier corporate relay race, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to promoting wellness, teamwork, and inclusive participation within the corporate community. Through this partnership, the Bank will support the organization and development of the event over the next two years, with the […]

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Building people, building culture: Ibrahim Hameed on leading HR at Cora Cora Maldives

When Ibrahim Hameed (Ibbe) began his career at just 18, the world of hospitality was unfamiliar territory. Today, more than a decade later, he leads the Human Resources department at Cora Cora Maldives — a role that, as he describes it, “is never the same two days in a row.” “I love HR,” he says […]

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Rizan Afeef: Building ‘culture architecture’ from Maldives to the Americas

When Rizan Afeef began his career in the early 2000s, he was working in commercial roles and learning the mechanics of operations and revenue. But the turning point came when he found himself “more curious about people than processes”. “I was fascinated by what made teams perform under pressure and how leadership energy influenced morale,” […]

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Abdulla Fathhey: Making a big island feel effortless at Villa Park

By Maaish Mohamed and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed On an island with the scale and recognisability of Sun Island, change is never simply cosmetic. The renaming of a Maldivian mainstay to Villa Park is a high-visibility move, but for Abdulla Fathhey, General Manager of Villa Park, the point is not novelty. It is clarity. Villa Resorts […]

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From ship to shore: Neil Shorthouse on Maldives, leadership, and training that changes behaviour

Neil Shorthouse arrived in the Maldives on 26 January 2008 with a career built in one of hospitality’s most demanding “remote” environments: cruise ships. For him, the comparison between shipboard life and island operations is not a metaphor — it is operational reality. “In many ways working at sea and on a remote island, are […]

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TechEngExpo: Highlighting core of hospitality operations

The Maldives presents a unique operational challenge for the hospitality industry, where resorts are dispersed across remote atolls, making it vital for properties to function as a self-reliant system producing its own electricity, managing water supply, treating sewage, and sustaining uninterrupted digital connectivity. These are not value-adds; they are critical infrastructure requirements in a geography […]

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CHEC: Shaping Maldives’ hospitality landscape, one resort at a time

With world-class resort construction and reclamation as its core strength, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is helping to redefine luxury tourism in the Maldives—project by project, island by island.The Maldives, a string of tropical atolls renowned for its turquoise waters and luxury resorts, has long captivated the world. Beneath the allure of its pristine beaches […]

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Spanish wine gala returns to COLOURS OF OBLU

The cult-favourite Martín Codax wine gala is back for a second sun-soaked run at COLOURS OF OBLU resorts and it is set to be even more delicious than before. The celebrations begin at OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO on 31 August and 1 September, followed by OBLU SELECT Sangeli on 3 and 4 September. The […]

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The Coral Residences at Kandima Maldives: New era of luxury island living

In the heart of the Indian Ocean, where turquoise waters meet pristine white sands, a groundbreaking residential development is redefining luxury living in the Maldives. Pulse Hotels & Resorts, renowned for their innovative hospitality concepts, has unveiled The Coral Residences at Kandima Maldives—a first-of-its-kind integrated beachfront residential community that seamlessly blends the comforts of home […]

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BBM strengthens hospitality via Hotelier Maldives Awards, culinary development

Since 1990, Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) has been at the core of the Maldives’ hospitality supply chain. More than a distributor, BBM has become a trusted partner in shaping talent, raising standards, and building long-term capacity across the industry. That commitment continues in 2025 through its title sponsorship of the Hotelier Maldives Awards, and its growing […]

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BBM, IREKS partner to deliver gluten-free, vegan baking solutions in Maldives

Renowned Master Baker Steven Selvamuthu from IREKS is currently in the Maldives, leading a specialised baking demo tour focused on gluten-free and vegan baked goods. The initiative, organised by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), is running from May 3rd to 15th and is covering over 10 leading resorts along with professional bakers in Malé. Through hands-on sessions […]

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BBM, Unilever launch Vaseline, Hellmann’s, BRU Coffee in Maldives

Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) extended their strong and decades old partnership with Unilever International, by adding to their brand portfolio – Vaseline, Hellmann’s, and BRU Coffee for the Maldivian market. The collaboration was announced at a Business gathering held at the Manhattan Business Hotel, attended by over 300 trade partners from across Maldives. With this partnership, […]

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Bayfancy Residence: Artistry of alternating balconies

At Bayfancy Residence, balconies are more than mere extensions of living spaces, but architectural masterpieces that harmonize indoor comfort with outdoor grandeur. Thoughtfully designed, these alternating balconies create a striking visual rhythm, offering residents a seamless interaction with nature while enhancing the building’s dynamic silhouette. The artistic interplay of geometry and nature defines this structural […]

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Fighter’s retreat: Piotr Szeliga’s memorable escape to Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives

Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives recently hosted Piotr Szeliga, widely recognised in Poland as Szeli, a renowned MMA fighter, former hockey player, and bodybuilder. Stepping away from the ring, Szeliga embraced the resort’s serenity, luxury, and warm hospitality, creating cherished memories to begin the New Year. A highlight of his visit was a romantic candlelit dinner […]

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Reethi Beach Resort appoints Aishath Hamid as new Director of Sales and Marketing

Reethi Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Aishath Hamid as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 18 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, Aishath brings a proven track record of driving growth, fostering innovation, and enhancing brand visibility across diverse markets. Her career includes leadership roles in renowned […]

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Villa Resorts partners with Virgin Atlantic to unveil Villa Haven

Villa Resorts has launched a global campaign through Virgin Atlantic’s inflight entertainment system, introducing travellers on all routes to Villa Haven, its newest luxury flagship property located in the Maldives. Virgin Atlantic, renowned for its exceptional service and modern fleet, connects passengers to over 30 destinations across North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and the […]

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