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Dusit Thani Maldives earns double recognition at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026

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Dusit Thani Maldives has announced its recognition in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, earning two distinctions in the Maldives category. The resort was ranked #6 in Maldives Best Resort Pools, while Devarana Spa was ranked #7 in Maldives Best Resort Spas. Set on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere […]

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Spanish visitor becomes Maldives’ one millionth tourist this year

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The Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2026 on Saturday, marking a key milestone for the country’s tourism industry. The visitor was identified as Almudena Ortuño Esparza of Spain, who arrived at Velana International Airport on a Qatar Airways flight. A ceremony was held at the airport to mark the occasion. The event was […]

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JOALI Maldives brings artists, athletes and culinary talents to Summer Camp 2026

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JOALI Maldives, the first and only art-immersive resort in the Maldives, has presented its Summer Camp 2026 programme, running from 1 July to 31 August 2026. Set against the backdrop of the Island of Joy, the immersive summer experience invites families to discover a world of creativity, adventure, culture and connection through an inspiring calendar […]

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Dusit Thani Maldives earns double recognition at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026

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Dusit Thani Maldives has announced its recognition in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, earning two distinctions in the Maldives category. The resort was ranked #6 in Maldives Best Resort Pools, while Devarana Spa was ranked #7 in Maldives Best Resort Spas. Set on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere […]

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Spanish visitor becomes Maldives’ one millionth tourist this year

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The Maldives welcomed its one millionth tourist of 2026 on Saturday, marking a key milestone for the country’s tourism industry. The visitor was identified as Almudena Ortuño Esparza of Spain, who arrived at Velana International Airport on a Qatar Airways flight. A ceremony was held at the airport to mark the occasion. The event was […]

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JOALI Maldives brings artists, athletes and culinary talents to Summer Camp 2026

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JOALI Maldives, the first and only art-immersive resort in the Maldives, has presented its Summer Camp 2026 programme, running from 1 July to 31 August 2026. Set against the backdrop of the Island of Joy, the immersive summer experience invites families to discover a world of creativity, adventure, culture and connection through an inspiring calendar […]

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Dhiraagu unveils ‘Foari’ promotion with rewards throughout football season

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Dhiraagu has announced foari lucky draw promotion for customers across its Prepaid, Postpaid, Fibre Broadband, and Value-Added Digital Services, offering customers the chance to win a range of exciting prizes throughout the football season. The promotion will feature lucky draws aligned with each round of the tournament, giving customers multiple opportunities to win throughout the […]

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Niva Dhigali hosts latest MATI Discover Tourism sessions for Raa Atoll students

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Niva Dhigali Maldives, in collaboration with the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), hosted the 14th and 15th sessions of the Discover Tourism: Exploring Career Pathways programme on 14th and 15th June 2026. The sessions welcomed students from Maduvvaree School (R. Madduvvari) on 14th June and students from Raa Atoll Education Centre (formerly Meedhoo School) […]

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Six Senses Laamu named Maldives’ best family resort in Travel + Leisure awards

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Six Senses Laamu has been recognised as the #1 Best Resort for Families in the Maldives at the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific LuxuryAwards 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the region’s most sought-after destinations for meaningful family travel. The resort was also named among the Top 10 Best House Reefs in the Maldives, […]

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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives earns Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026

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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a Hyatt resort, has been recognised with the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026, placing the resort among the top 10% of hotels worldwide based on reviews and ratings shared by travellers over the past year. Unlike awards determined by industry panels, the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award reflects the experiences of guests themselves. […]

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MAWC honours Maldives football legends with FIFA World Cup 2026 match balls

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Male’ Aerated Water Company (MAWC), the authorised bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in the Maldives, on Thursday hosted the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match Ball Handover Ceremony, presenting Football Legends of Maldives with official FIFA World Cup 2026™ match balls signed personally by Dr Mohamed Muizzu, President of Maldives. Held in partnership with the […]

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From billing clerk to materials manager: Ali Shareef’s 25-year journey in procurement, learning at Angsana Velavaru

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

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When Mohamed Hussain Shihab first considered hospitality, it was not part of a long-set career plan. He was looking at colleges in Malaysia when he came across a hotel school. That encounter changed the direction of his studies, and later his career. “I didn’t plan on studying hospitality in the beginning,” Shihab says. “But while […]

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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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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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