Contracts signed, brochures printed: This bill rewrites price
A bill before the Majlis would order the world’s travel sellers to collect 17% Maldivian tax from 1 October—in the middle of a selling season whose prices were fixed months ago. It arrives without workings, without machinery, and without any sign its drafters have sat in a contracting meeting. The industry that feeds this economy […]
Extending TGST offshore: Three questions the proposed GST amendment has yet to answer
People’s Majlis is now considering a government-backed amendment to the Goods and Services Tax Act (Law No. 10/2011) that would, for the first time, require foreign tour operators, overseas travel agents, and offshore booking platforms to register with the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority and charge 17% Tourism GST on sales of Maldives travel services. The […]
Evolution, not revolution: Kuredhivaru prepares for its next chapter as Mondrian Maldives
After seven years of building a position in the Maldives resort market, Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa is preparing for a change in identity. The resort will become Mondrian Maldives, bringing the Mondrian lifestyle brand to its private island setting in Noonu Atoll. For General Manager Stanislaw Pajdzinski, however, the transition is not about starting again. […]
Business of island hospitality: Ventive Hospitality’s Ranjit Batra on managing resort assets in Maldives
For a hotel owner, the Maldives presents a particular equation. A resort is not simply a collection of rooms supported by restaurants, a spa and recreational facilities. On an island, the owner is responsible for an operating environment that includes power generation, water production, waste management, marine ecosystems, staff infrastructure, transport and logistics, alongside the […]
MGH Island Transport: Delivering reliable marine transportation solutions for Maldives hospitality sector
Behind every resort operation is a complex network of logistics that ensures the seamless movement of resources, equipment, and materials. As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, dependable marine transportation remains an essential component in supporting successful resort operations, developments, and expansions across the Maldives. With over two decades of experience, MGH Island Transport has […]
FHA Maldives 2026 to mark public launch of brand-new Manhattan Grand Hotel
One month to go until the Maldives’ premier hospitality exhibition takes over the country’s newest luxury venue. The countdown has begun. With just one month remaining, Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) 2026 is set to return from 7–9 September 2026, bringing together the biggest names in hospitality, food service and tourism for the Maldives’ […]
World Oceans Day: Why the ocean is the Maldives’ most valuable asset
Every year on June 8, the world celebrates World Oceans Day, a global observance that highlights the vital role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. For the Maldives, however, the ocean is much more than a natural resource worth protecting—it is the foundation of the nation’s identity, economy, culture, and tourism industry. As one […]
GAGE Technology: Smart, safe technology solutions for modern hospitality in Maldives
The expectations of modern hospitality continue to evolve. Beyond exceptional guest experiences, today’s resorts and hotels are expected to deliver the highest standards of safety, operational efficiency, and connectivity. Meeting those expectations increasingly depends on technology that works intelligently behind the scenes. From luxury island resorts to hotels and residential developments, operators are increasingly adopting […]
BBM, American Specialty bring foodservice training and demonstrations to Maldivian kitchens
When Vijay Anand arrived in the Maldives for a three-day market visit, his objective was not only to introduce products, but also to understand how chefs, F&B teams and foodservice operators work across one of the region’s most logistically complex hospitality markets. Anand works with American Specialty, a US-based company with its corporate office in […]
Beyond relaxation: How Maldives resorts are redefining wellness for the modern traveller
As the world observes Global Wellness Day, the global focus on wellbeing has never been stronger. Travellers today are seeking more than beautiful destinations and luxurious accommodation; they are looking for experiences that restore balance, improve health, and create meaningful connections with themselves, nature, and local cultures. Few destinations are as naturally suited for this […]
World Environment Day: How Maldives became a global leader in sustainable tourism – and what comes next
On a nation of low-lying coral islands, sustainability is not a marketing strategy. It is a necessity. As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, the Maldives stands as one of the tourism industry’s most compelling sustainability success stories. Over the past two decades, the country has transformed itself from a luxury beach […]
Maldivian resort architecture: Mauroof Jameel’s exhibition traces five decades of island design
At the National Art Gallery in Malé, renowned architect, researcher and illustrator Mauroof Jameel is presenting a story that is both familiar and rarely told in full: the architectural evolution of the Maldivian resort. For a country whose modern economy, international image and employment landscape have been shaped by tourism, the resort is more than […]
