Heritance Aarah renews partnership with Bologna FC for 2025/26 season
Heritance Aarah Maldives has renewed its official partnership with Bologna Football Club 1909 for the 2025/2026 season, extending a collaboration that connects Maldivian luxury hospitality with Italian top-flight football. The renewed agreement brings together Heritance Aarah Maldives, Italian tour operator Sporting Vacanze, and Bigtours Travel Service Bologna, continuing their association with Bologna FC 1909 following […]
Atmosphere Core’s European expansion gains momentum with Rēgula Award recognition for architect Stefano Tardito
Renowned Italian architect Stefano Tardito has been awarded the prestigious Rēgula 2025 Award in the Hospitality category for his exceptional restoration of the historic complex known as BORGO DI MONCHIERO, located in the heart of the renowned Langhe region of Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo. This complex project aims to create BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE […]
Ifuru Island Maldives blends adventure, wellness and island living
At Ifuru Island Maldives, tropical escapes are designed for travellers who crave both adventure and relaxation, making every day an opportunity to move, connect, and recharge. Guests start their mornings their own way, diving into the turquoise lagoon with snorkelling, watersports, or curated dive packages that reveal some of the Maldives’ most vibrant reefs. On […]
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa celebrates love and Lunar New Year with immersive island programme
From February 9 – 27, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa presents celebration of love, culture and togetherness a week-long seasonal programme combining Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year through immersive culinary, wellness, and cultural experiences. Set on the pristine shores of Vagaru Island in Shaviyani Atoll, the celebration is thoughtfully designed for couples and […]
Celebrating resort teams: Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026 nominations in final week
Hotelier Maldives has issued a final reminder to resorts across the country to submit their nominations for the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, as the nomination period enters its final week and is set to close on 2 February 2026. Launched earlier this month, the Hotelier Maldives Awards 2026, presented by Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), opened for […]
DhiraaguPay announces winner of MVR 50,000 promotion
Dhiraagu Fintech has announced Mohamed Ibrahim as the winner of their MVR 50,000 promotion, marking the successful conclusion of the promotion designed to encourage the adoption of convenient digital payments in the Maldives. The promotion was open to both newly registered and existing DhiraaguPay users, who were automatically entered into a lucky draw upon registration. […]
BML to increase overseas credit card limits from February
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced that it will revise overseas transaction limits on credit cards from next month. President Mohamed Muizzu announced in September that the foreign currency limit on credit cards would be increased starting next month. In a statement issued on social media on Wednesday, the bank said the overseas transaction limits […]
Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru reveals prime manta encounter dates for 2026 and 2027
The ocean’s gentle giants are calling once again. Drawing on two decades of meticulous research, the resident Manta Trust experts at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru have revealed the prime manta encounter dates for 2026 and 2027. Located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to the largest-known manta population, the Resort offers an […]
Sirru Fen Fushi welcomes two-Michelin-star Chef Heiko Nieder this February
This February, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort, a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, welcomes acclaimed chef Heiko Nieder for an exclusive gastronomic showcase celebrating culinary innovation, precision, and artistry kicking off The Michelin Series for 2026. Recognised as one of Switzerland’s most celebrated chefs and the visionary culinary force […]
BML subsidiary begins construction for 5 housing projects
BML Affordable Home Leasing Company Pvt Ltd has officially commenced construction of its five affordable housing projects. This was marked Tuesday at a ceremony held in Hulhumale, signaling a major milestone in the implementation of the Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) Inclusive National Affordable Housing Scheme (INAH). The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Construction, […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu launches ‘Romance in Paradise’ couples’ experience
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, the contemporary island retreat set in the heart of the North Malé Atoll, has announced the launch of its Romance in Paradise offer — a thoughtfully curated couples’ experience debuting for the Valentine’s period and available for stays throughout the year. Designed for couples seeking meaningful connection rather than occasion-led indulgence, […]
JOALI BEING unveils culinary collaboration with Chef Kelvin Cheung for Lunar New Year
JOALI BEING has unveiled an exclusive culinary partnership with acclaimed Chef Kelvin Cheung, the award-winning pioneer of Third Culture cuisine, recognised by the MICHELIN Guide and MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants. Taking place from 18th to 22nd February, the collaboration invites guests to gather and celebrate renewal and togetherness through a thoughtfully curated culinary journey. Born […]
