Kandooma Maldives named leading family resort at South Asian Travel Awards 2026
Last night (8 October), Kandooma Maldives was named Leading Family Resort at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), a title that perfectly matches the resort’s focus on families. “The timing of this award couldn’t be better,” said Andrew Drummond, General Manager of Kandooma Maldives. “It recognises our commitment to family holidays, but we also know […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli connects guests with marine experiences across four atolls
Marine experiences at Sun Siyam Iru Veli begin just beyond the island’s shoreline, from its house reef in Dhaalu Atoll to the waters of Faafu, Meemu and South Ari Atolls. For guests, this geographical reach means the underwater journey can take many forms, from a first guided snorkel close to the island to more advanced […]
SO/ Maldives unveils ‘Lost in Waterworld’ festive celebrations for 2026
This festive season, SO/ Maldives invites guests to get gloriously lost beneath the surface with Lost in Waterworld – An Underwater Gala of Glamour, an ocean-inspired celebration where shimmer meets rhythm, barefoot elegance meets high style, and the island becomes the ultimate stage for festive revelry. From 20 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, SO/ […]
Angsana Velavaru marks anniversary with 50% savings on stays
There are places in the Maldives where a holiday is measured not by how much you do, but by the moments in between. Waking to the sound of the ocean, discovering life beneath turquoise waters, watching dolphins at sunset, or simply finding time to reconnect with the people who matter most. Set within the South […]
BML expects dollar inflows to strengthen as Maldives enters peak tourism season
Bank of Maldives (BML) expects foreign currency inflows to strengthen during the final quarter of 2026 as the Maldives approaches its peak tourism season, following a seasonal decline in US dollar receipts during September. According to the bank’s third-quarter report released on Thursday, foreign currency inflows totalled USD 240 million in September, approximately 27% below […]
BML provides $722 million to customers in nine months as foreign currency demand grows
Bank of Maldives (BML) has made USD 722.1 million in foreign currency available to customers against Maldivian Rufiyaa during the first nine months of 2026, nearly matching the USD 733.8 million provided throughout the whole of 2025. According to the bank’s third-quarter financial report released on Thursday, the monthly average of foreign currency provided to […]
BML disburses record MVR 12.1 billion in new loans in first nine months of 2026
Bank of Maldives (BML) has disbursed MVR 12.1 billion in new loans during the first nine months of 2026, exceeding the total value of loans disbursed throughout 2025, according to its third-quarter financial report released on Thursday. The bank said the record level of lending reflected its continued expansion of financing to key sectors of […]
BML records highest-ever nine-month profit of MVR 1.93 billion
Bank of Maldives (BML) has recorded its highest-ever profit for the first nine months of a year, reporting a profit after tax of MVR 1.93 billion for the period ended 30 September 2026, an increase of 26% compared to MVR 1.53 billion during the corresponding period last year. According to the bank’s third-quarter financial results […]
Ifuru Island Maldives appoints Niclas Prokop as General Manager
Ifuru Island Maldives has welcomed Niclas Prokop as General Manager, bringing extensive international hospitality experience and a strong connection with the Maldives to the island. For Niclas, the appointment also marks a return to a destination that has played an important part in his hospitality career. Having spent close to a decade working in the […]
Vietjet to launch Maldives–Ho Chi Minh City flights via Colombo in December
Vietjet will launch a new service connecting the Maldives with Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s biggest city and commercial hub, via Colombo from 5 December 2026, giving travellers in the Maldives a new way to explore Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Bookings are now open, and the airline is rolling out a three-day sale featuring […]
JOALI BEING named among world’s best spa resorts by Condé Nast Traveler Readers
JOALI BEING, the transformative well-living island in the Maldives, has announced its recognition in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, securing No. 8 in the Best Spa Resorts in the US & Around the World category. Now in its 39th year, the annual Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence in global travel, […]
Registration opens for Dhiraagu Maldives Junior Open 2026 badminton tournament
The Dhiraagu Maldives Junior Open 2026 badminton tournament is set to take place from 13 to 19 December 2026 at the Ekuveni Badminton Court in Malé. Registrations are now open and will close on 25 November 2026. As part of its commitment to supporting youth and the development of sports in the Maldives, Dhiraagu has […]
