Six Senses Laamu named Maldives’ best family resort in Travel + Leisure awards
Six Senses Laamu has been recognised as the #1 Best Resort for Families in the Maldives at the Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific LuxuryAwards 2026, reaffirming its position as one of the region’s most sought-after destinations for meaningful family travel. The resort was also named among the Top 10 Best House Reefs in the Maldives, […]
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives earns Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a Hyatt resort, has been recognised with the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2026, placing the resort among the top 10% of hotels worldwide based on reviews and ratings shared by travellers over the past year. Unlike awards determined by industry panels, the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award reflects the experiences of guests themselves. […]
MAWC honours Maldives football legends with FIFA World Cup 2026 match balls
Male’ Aerated Water Company (MAWC), the authorised bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in the Maldives, on Thursday hosted the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Match Ball Handover Ceremony, presenting Football Legends of Maldives with official FIFA World Cup 2026™ match balls signed personally by Dr Mohamed Muizzu, President of Maldives. Held in partnership with the […]
Finolhu appoints Ibrahim Riyaz as Front Office Manager
Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort, has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Riyaz as Front Office Manager, further strengthening the resort’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and world-class hospitality. Bringing more than 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Riyaz joins Finolhu from The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, where he most recently served as Guest Experience Manager, […]
Visit Maldives launches digital campaign with Maldiviana to target Russian travellers
Visit Maldives Corporation has launched a month-long joint digital marketing campaign with Maldiviana, aimed at increasing destination visibility, strengthening online engagement and driving targeted traffic from the Russian market to official Maldives tourism channels. The campaign is being delivered in collaboration with Maldiviana, a long-established Maldives and Russia-based travel and tourism operator that has been […]
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa launches Overwater & Beach Villa Escape
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa invites discerning travelers to experience the ultimate island duality with its newly launched Overwater & Beach Villa Escape. Designed for those who refuse to choose between the lush tranquility of the shore and the iconic allure of the ocean, this curated package requires a minimum stay of four nights […]
Anantara Kihavah, Niyama Private Islands secure seven Travel + Leisure awards
Minor Hotels’ properties in the Maldives have received seven accolades in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, with Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas recognised in five categories and Niyama Private Islands Maldives securing two awards. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas was ranked third among the Maldives’ Best Resorts and second in the Best House Reefs […]
Avani+ Fares Maldives joins new global book club initiative
Avani Hotels & Resorts has launched Avani Book Club, a global initiative designed to help travellers connect with destinations through books, local stories and shared reading experiences. The programme is being introduced at selected Avani hotels and resorts worldwide, including Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort in Baa Atoll. It combines curated reading lists with book corners, […]
Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026 set for August
Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition 2026, the largest open water swimming event in the Maldives, is set to take place on 21 and 22 August 2026 at Rasfannu, Malé. Organised by Swim Maldives, the competition aims to promote open water swimming, inspire greater participation in the sport, and raise awareness of the importance of protecting […]
DGG and MINISO launch ‘Guess the Score’ football promotion
Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), together with MINISO has launched an exciting ‘Guess the Score’ promotion, giving football fans across the Maldives the opportunity to put their prediction skills to the test and win a range of exclusive prizes throughout the season. Through the promotion, participants can predict match scores, earn points for correct predictions, and […]
Mandara Spa reflects on wellness evolution as it marks 30 years
Over the past decade, wellness in the Maldives has evolved from an occasional travel indulgence into an essential part of the guest experience. Today’s travellers are seeking more than relaxation alone. They are looking for experiences that support physical wellbeing, emotional balance, mindfulness, and meaningful human connection. The first half of 2026 has once again […]
Canareef Resort Maldives earns Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award 2026
In a historic milestone for the southernmost atoll of the Maldives, Canareef Resort Maldives has been awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award “Best of the Best” for 2026–the highest honour the world’s largest travel guidance platform can offer. Out of over 8 million listings on Tripadvisor, fewer than 1% achieve Travellers’ Choice status. But “Best […]
