Raffaele Solferino named Maldives’ best hotel GM as Grand Park Kodhipparu wins three honours
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives has once again been recognised among the Maldives’ leading luxury resorts at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the destination’s most distinctive boutique private island escapes. Among this year’s honours, General Manager Raffaele Solferino was named Best Hotel General Manager in the […]
Sheraton Maldives GM Greg Allan named among Maldives’ best resort general managers
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced that its General Manager, Greg Allan, has been recognised as one of the Best Resort General Managers in the Maldives at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia- Pacific 2026. Making the achievement even more remarkable, this marks the second consecutive year that Greg has received […]
JOALI Maldives recognised at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia 2026
JOALI Maldives has been recognised in two categories at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia 2026, receiving honours among the Best Resorts in the Maldives and for the Most Outrageous Villa. The recognition reflects the resort’s Creative Living philosophy, which brings together art, nature, wellbeing, sustainability and hospitality within the guest experience. Located in […]
Chef Grégoire Berger joins Lily Beach Resort & Spa for limited-edition dining experience
Lily Beach Resort & Spa has announced a culinary collaboration with Chef Grégoire Berger, chef and co-owner of the Dubai restaurant Kraken. Known for progressive French cuisine influenced by the ocean, Berger has received a Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Dubai from 2022 to 2024. His restaurant has also been included among the World’s […]
Visit Maldives partners with Gold Medal for UK marketing campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched a joint marketing campaign with UK tour operator Gold Medal to strengthen the Maldives’ position as a luxury destination for British travellers. The campaign, which was signed on 29 May 2026, is currently running across the United Kingdom and will continue until 31 July 2026. Through the partnership, VMC […]
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives named one of the ‘Best Resorts for Families’ at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, an underwater-themed family focussed resort, has announced its recognition as one of the Best Resorts for Families at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026, reaffirming its position as a leading family-focused destination in the Maldives. Located in North Malé Atoll, just a short speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, the […]
Centara’s Machchafushi Island Resort celebrated for having one of the Maldives’ best house reefs
Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives by The Centara Collection has announced its recognition as one of the Best House Reefs at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the Maldives’ most celebrated marine destinations. Set within the renowned waters of South Ari Atoll and in close […]
Dusit Thani Maldives earns double recognition at Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2026
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 […]
Spanish visitor becomes Maldives’ one millionth tourist this year
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 […]
JOALI Maldives brings artists, athletes and culinary talents to Summer Camp 2026
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 […]
Dhiraagu unveils ‘Foari’ promotion with rewards throughout football season
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 […]
Niva Dhigali hosts latest MATI Discover Tourism sessions for Raa Atoll students
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) […]
