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NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort launches Maxies Family Club

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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

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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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DhiraaguPay offers 6% bonus credit on selected reloads

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With DhiraaguPay’s exciting limited-time promotion, customers can enjoy 6% extra credit on selected reload amounts, providing greater value and convenience for everyday connectivity. Customers who reload through DhiraaguPay will receive the following bonus credits: Reload MVR 100 and receive an extra MVR 6 Reload MVR 200 and receive an extra MVR 12 Reload MVR 500 […]

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NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort launches Maxies Family Club

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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

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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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DhiraaguPay offers 6% bonus credit on selected reloads

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With DhiraaguPay’s exciting limited-time promotion, customers can enjoy 6% extra credit on selected reload amounts, providing greater value and convenience for everyday connectivity. Customers who reload through DhiraaguPay will receive the following bonus credits: Reload MVR 100 and receive an extra MVR 6 Reload MVR 200 and receive an extra MVR 12 Reload MVR 500 […]

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Public voting closes for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026

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Hotelier Maldives has closed public voting for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, with more than 250,000 votes received during the one-month voting period. The public voting stage marked a key part of this year’s awards process, offering industry professionals and the wider public an opportunity to support nominees across the various award categories. The voting […]

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Sirru Fen Fushi presents Behind The Bar mixology event with Flor de Caña

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The Behind The Bar Sirru Icon series recently hosted a mixology event at Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort, featuring Dinesh Mondkar, Flor de Caña’s brand ambassador for India. The event gave guests an opportunity to explore a selection of rum cocktails while learning more about the craftsmanship and heritage behind the Flor de Caña […]

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Angsana Velavaru reopens futsal facility for guests and associates

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Angsana Velavaru has reopened its futsal facility as part of efforts to enhance guest experiences and staff engagement through sport and community activities. The reopening ceremony was officiated by Dhaalu Atoll Council president Ahmed Shafiu and the resort’s general manager, Ahmed Zahir, who jointly cut the ribbon to mark the occasion. Located within the island […]

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MAWC continues as Beverage Partner for Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026

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Hotelier Maldives has confirmed Male’ Aerated Water Company (MAWC) as the Beverage Partner for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, continuing a partnership with Hotelier Maldives that spans both the Awards, now in its third year, and the annual GM Forum, where MAWC has served as Beverage Partner since 2023. The continued collaboration reflects MAWC’s position […]

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort unveils Graffiti Club to promote team creativity

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has launched the Graffiti Club to mark World Art Day, introducing a team-led initiative focused on artistic expression, collaboration and storytelling through art. The resort said the initiative brings together more than 18 team members from across different departments, reflecting a shared interest in creativity. As part of the project, selected […]

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

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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

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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

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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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Trump International Hotel Maldives North Male Atoll 2028
Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection South Male Atoll 2026
Atlantis The Royal, Maldives South Male Atoll 2029
Villivaru Island Resort North Male Atoll 2027
Rosewood Maldives South Male Atoll 2027
DHON MAAGA MALDIVES South Male Atoll 2026
RAH GILI MALDIVES South Male Atoll 2026
Hyatt Regency Samarafushi North Male Atoll 2027
Aman Maldives Vaavu Atoll 2026
Maxx Royal Maldives North Male Atoll 2027
Capella Maldives, Fari Islands North Male Atoll 2027
Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives South Male Atoll 2027
Zamani Islands South Male Atoll 2027
Infinite Maldives by Cocoon Malé Atoll 2025
Avalon Maldives Dhaalu Atoll 2027
Villa Haven South Ari Atoll 2026
Nammos Maldives Malé Atoll 2026
JOALI Lagoon Malé Atoll 2025
Capella Maldives Malé Atoll 2025
Centara Lagoon Malé Atoll 2025
Centara Grand Muthaafushi Baa Atoll 2025

Maldives Service Charges

1Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi 2,178.00
2Six Senses Kanuhura 946.00
3Soneva Fushi 921.00
4JOALI Maldives 1,677.00
5Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas 1,100.00
6JOALI BEING 1,639.00
7Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu 474.00
8ROBINSON MALDIVES 827.00
9Sun Siyam Olhuveli 625.00
10Avani+ Fares Maldives 1,290.00
11Patina Maldives, Fari Islands 1,430.00
12One&Only Reethi Rah 1,777.00
13Lily Beach Resort & Spa 699.00
14NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort 1,002.00
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