Visit Maldives, Emirates sign MoU to strengthen destination promotion
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen destination promotion and support tourism growth to the Maldives across key international markets. The MoU was signed during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 by Abdulla Yasir, CEO & Managing Director of Visit Maldives Corporation, and Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Senior Vice […]
Marriott Bonvoy Maldives resorts unveil festive early bird offers for 2026
This festive season, trade crowded city streets and familiar celebrations for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday in the Maldives. Surrounded by turquoise lagoons, powder-soft beaches and endless Indian Ocean horizons, travellers can reconnect with family, friends and loved ones through meaningful experiences in one of the world’s most coveted island destinations. From December 20, 2026 to January […]
THE OZEN COLLECTION brings Bodegas Viñátigo wine master class back to Maldives
For wine lovers and curious travellers alike, there are few experiences as captivating as discovering a wine with a story. And few stories are as compelling as that of Bodegas Viñátigo a winery born from the volcanic soils of Tenerife, where winemakers have spent over thirty years bringing nearly forgotten grape varieties back to life. […]
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort unveils three-day World Wellness Weekend programme
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort will commemorate World Wellness Weekend 2026 with an immersive three-day celebration inspired by the restorative power of nature. Taking place from September 18 to 20, 2026, the thoughtfully curated program invites guests to embrace mindful living, holistic wellbeing, and meaningful connection through experiences designed to foster balance, vitality, and […]
Baros Maldives blends island traditions, dining and ocean experiences for festive season
Baros Maldives will welcome guests for its festive season from 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, with a programme centred on the island’s natural surroundings, Maldivian heritage and a series of culinary, marine and cultural experiences. The programme will combine Christmas and New Year traditions with activities inspired by island life, including ocean excursions, […]
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives hosts Huraa School students for marine biodiversity visit
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives welcomed students from Huraa School on 1 and 2 September 2026 for a marine biodiversity field visit aimed at increasing awareness of the Maldives’ marine environment and encouraging young people to take an active role in its protection. The two-day initiative brought together 40 students, five teachers and three parents in each […]
Niva Kuramathi plans tropical Christmas and New Year celebrations
From 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, Niva Kuramathi will mark the festive season with “A Tropical Festive Season”, a programme of dining, entertainment, outdoor activities and family experiences shaped around the island setting. The programme will make use of Kuramathi’s natural surroundings, including its house reef and sandbank, alongside its 12 restaurants and […]
Maldives heads to ATM 2026 with largest international trade delegation of year
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) begins its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 Monday with the largest contingent of Maldivian tourism industry professionals participating in an international travel trade event this year, bringing together 165 representatives from 74 tourism companies. Held from 14–17 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, ATM 2026 brings together travel […]
Atmosphere Core signs 10th Maldives resort, ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru opening in 2027
Atmosphere Core, a leading hospitality company with roots in the Maldives, announces the signing of its 10th resort in the archipelago nation, ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru An Atmosphere Hotel, Maldives, set to open in March 2027. Housed within the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand, the property will be positioned under the ‘An Atmosphere Hotel’ sub-brand […]
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru marks anniversary month with ‘Original Maldives’ experiences
This September, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru marks its anniversary month with a collection of curated experiences that celebrates the Original Maldives spirit, an invitation to rediscover the island through marine conservation, island-inspired mixology, wellbeing and meaningful connection. Marine Conservation – Continuing a Pioneering Legacy The ocean has always been at the heart of Vabbinfaru. During the […]
Meyyafushi Maldives unveils island-wide festive celebrations for 2026
From 22 December 2026 to 6 January 2027, Meyyafushi transforms into an island-wide celebration, with each day offering a new way to experience the festive spirit. Mornings might begin with snorkelling along the vibrant reef, a restorative yoga session or a friendly game of padel above the lagoon, before giving way to culinary workshops, traditional […]
Ocean Group Maldives launches PADI AWARE Week across nine resorts
Ocean Group Maldives has launched a week of ocean-focused diving activities across nine leading resorts in the Maldives in support of PADI AWARE Week 2026, taking place from 12–20 September. The initiative brings together Ocean Group’s dive teams, resort partners and guests in a collective effort to celebrate the ocean while encouraging meaningful action to […]
