JLL presents Konotta Island for acquisition
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has announced it is exclusively presenting the Konotta Island resort for acquisition. The property, located in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, is being offered with vacant possession, providing the new owner with the flexibility for rebranding and new management. The resort comprises 31 beachfront villas and 22 overwater villas, in addition […]
Kandima Maldives appoints Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as Resort Manager
Kandima Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Iujaz Zuhair as the new Resort Manager. With a career spanning over 14 years in the luxury hospitality industry, Iujaz is set to lead the island resort’s operations and guest experience strategy as the island continues to push the boundaries of active lifestyle holiday experiences in the […]
W Maldives hosts ‘Dessert King’ Reynold Poernomo for Flavours Unscripted culinary journey
W Maldives is turning up the flavor dial this August with a high-profile culinary collaboration that is equal parts bold, artful, and wildly indulgent. As part of the resort’s Dare To Taste programming under the Flavors Unscripted series, W Maldives will welcome acclaimed chef and culinary creative Reynold Poernomo for a two-part takeover on August […]
JOALI Maldives: Crowned Asia’s best and top 7 globally
JOALI Maldives has been named the #1 Resort in Asia and #7 Resort in the World in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025, reaffirming its place as one of the leading luxury destinations globally and the hallmark of excellence of the Maldives. Each year, Travel + Leisure readers rate the world’s most […]
Villa Park, Villa Nautica named among top 100 hotels worldwide
Villa Resorts has been recognised in the TopHotels “Top 100 Hotels of the Year 2024” list, with two of its properties, Villa Park and Villa Nautica, featured among the highest-rated hotels based on guest reviews from Russia and the CIS. TopHotels is one of the most widely used hotel review platforms among Russian-speaking travellers, and […]
Lily Hotels appoints Abhinav S. Raghuwanshi as Cluster Head of Revenue Management
Lily Hotels has announced the appointment of Abhinav S. Raghuwanshi as Cluster Head of Revenue Management, responsible for overseeing the commercial strategy and revenue performance of its two award-winning properties: Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives. With a proven track record of leading market and regional portfolios, […]
OBLU SELECT Sangeli signs reef conservation pact with EPA
In a strong example of public–private partnership for environmental stewardship, OBLU SELECT Sangeli has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aligning resort-led marine efforts with national conservation goals. This milestone partnership sets the stage for the joint management and monitoring of the Rasfari Reef Restoration Programme. Despite the […]
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives hosts celebrity trainer Faisal Abdalla for fitness residency
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, a haven for wellness seekers, has announced the upcoming PMA Island Takeover with Faisal Abdalla, a transformative 7-day fitness residency taking place from July 22 to 28, 2025. This immersive program invites guests to train with one of the fitness world’s most inspiring personalities while reconnecting with mind, body, and nature […]
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives launches immersive back-of-house experience
At Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, the allure of turquoise waters and golden sunsets is only part of the journey. As part of its Week in Paradise initiative, they have introduced a rare and eye-opening experience that takes guests behind the scenes—offering a deeper appreciation for what it truly takes to keep island life thriving. Titled the […]
Jaan Roose rewrites rules with parasail slackline walk in Maldives
Record-setting athlete Jaan Roose of Estonia has completed his most difficult project to date – an astonishing slackline walk between two moving objects. The feat, which saw him make a challenging descent between a parasail and the boat towing it over the waters of the Maldives, was like nothing he’d ever attempted before. Known for […]
Anantara Kihavah’s new Beach Pool Villas: New era of beachfront luxury
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has announced the debut of its reimagined Beach Pool Villas, setting a new benchmark in beachfront luxury. Thoughtfully redesigned for today’s luxury travellers, the villas embody a renewed connection to nature, privacy, and island elegance in the heart of the Maldives. Crafted to elevate space, comfort, and serenity, the reimagined Beach […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives appoints Mohamed Riza as Executive Assistant Manager
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has announced the promotion of Mohamed Riza to the role of Executive Assistant Manager, effective from 1 July 2025. Riza has been a dedicated member of the Kandooma team since December 2009, when he joined as Executive Housekeeper. In July 2013, he was promoted to Rooms Division Manager, a position […]
