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Finolhu appoints Ibrahim Riyaz as Front Office Manager

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Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Riyaz as Front Office Manager, further strengthening the resort’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and world-class hospitality. Bringing more than 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Riyaz joins Finolhu from The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, where he most recently served as Guest Experience Manager, […]

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Visit Maldives launches digital campaign with Maldiviana to target Russian travellers

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Visit Maldives Corporation has launched a month-long joint digital marketing campaign with Maldiviana, aimed at increasing destination visibility, strengthening online engagement and driving targeted traffic from the Russian market to official Maldives tourism channels. The campaign is being delivered in collaboration with Maldiviana, a long-established Maldives and Russia-based travel and tourism operator that has been […]

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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa launches Overwater & Beach Villa Escape

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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa invites discerning travelers to experience the ultimate island duality with its newly launched Overwater & Beach Villa Escape. Designed for those who refuse to choose between the lush tranquility of the shore and the iconic allure of the ocean, this curated package requires a minimum stay of four nights […]

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Finolhu appoints Ibrahim Riyaz as Front Office Manager

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Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Riyaz as Front Office Manager, further strengthening the resort’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and world-class hospitality. Bringing more than 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Riyaz joins Finolhu from The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, where he most recently served as Guest Experience Manager, […]

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Visit Maldives launches digital campaign with Maldiviana to target Russian travellers

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Visit Maldives Corporation has launched a month-long joint digital marketing campaign with Maldiviana, aimed at increasing destination visibility, strengthening online engagement and driving targeted traffic from the Russian market to official Maldives tourism channels. The campaign is being delivered in collaboration with Maldiviana, a long-established Maldives and Russia-based travel and tourism operator that has been […]

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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa launches Overwater & Beach Villa Escape

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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa invites discerning travelers to experience the ultimate island duality with its newly launched Overwater & Beach Villa Escape. Designed for those who refuse to choose between the lush tranquility of the shore and the iconic allure of the ocean, this curated package requires a minimum stay of four nights […]

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Anantara Kihavah, Niyama Private Islands secure seven Travel + Leisure awards

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Minor Hotels’ properties in the Maldives have received seven accolades in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, with Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas recognised in five categories and Niyama Private Islands Maldives securing two awards. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas was ranked third among the Maldives’ Best Resorts and second in the Best House Reefs […]

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Avani+ Fares Maldives joins new global book club initiative

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Avani Hotels & Resorts has launched Avani Book Club, a global initiative designed to help travellers connect with destinations through books, local stories and shared reading experiences. The programme is being introduced at selected Avani hotels and resorts worldwide, including Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort in Baa Atoll. It combines curated reading lists with book corners, […]

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Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026 set for August

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Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026, the largest open water swimming event in the Maldives, is set to take place on 21 and 22 August 2026 at Rasfannu, Malé. Organised by Swim Maldives, the competition aims to promote open water swimming, inspire greater participation in the sport, and raise awareness of the importance of protecting […]

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DGG and MINISO launch ‘Guess the Score’ football promotion

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Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), together with MINISO has launched an exciting ‘Guess the Score’ promotion, giving football fans across the Maldives the opportunity to put their prediction skills to the test and win a range of exclusive prizes throughout the season. Through the promotion, participants can predict match scores, earn points for correct predictions, and […]

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Mandara Spa reflects on wellness evolution as it marks 30 years

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Over the past decade, wellness in the Maldives has evolved from an occasional travel indulgence into an essential part of the guest experience. Today’s travellers are seeking more than relaxation alone. They are looking for experiences that support physical wellbeing, emotional balance, mindfulness, and meaningful human connection. The first half of 2026 has once again […]

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Mohamed Hussain Shihab: Building HR leadership through people, succession and service

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Mohamed Mausoom: Making of a Maldivian leader at Velaa Private Island

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At Velaa Private Island, Mohamed Mausoom’s appointment as General Manager is more than a promotion. It is the continuation of a journey that began long before titles, long before the resort established itself among the Maldives’ most exclusive addresses, and long before the industry began speaking about local leadership in ultra-luxury hospitality with the urgency […]

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Seventy-five journeys back: Why Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu became home for Mr and Mrs Dissaux

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For many visitors, the Maldives is the destination of a lifetime. For Mr Serge Roland René Dissaux and his wife, Jocelyne Christiane Jeanne ép. Dissaux, it has become something else entirely: a place woven into the rhythm of their lives, a country to which they have returned again and again over more than three decades, […]

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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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