Gili Lankanfushi promotes Ahmed Majid to Director of Engineering
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has promoted Ahmed Majid to Director of Engineering, marking the latest step in a career at the resort spanning more than 15 years. Majid joined Gili Lankanfushi in October 2010 as Chief Engineer and has since been involved in a range of engineering projects and initiatives supporting the resort’s operations, sustainability objectives […]
Gili Lankanfushi promotes Ahmed Visam, Brille Ann Reyes within Human Resources
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives has announced two internal appointments within its Human Resources team, naming Ahmed Visam as Assistant Human Resources Manager and promoting Brille Ann Reyes to Human Resources Supervisor. Visam joined Gili Lankanfushi in August 2022 as Assistant Front Office Manager. During his time in the Front Office team, the resort said he developed […]
GullivAir to launch direct Malé–Sofia flights in November
Bulgarian airline GullivAir is set to launch direct scheduled flights between Malé and Sofia from 6 November 2026, establishing a new non-stop air connection between the Maldives and Bulgaria. The service will operate throughout the 2026/27 winter season until 26 March 2027, using an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft. The new route will provide Bulgarian travellers […]
Visit Maldives, Belavia build trade links ahead of direct Belarus–Maldives flights
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in collaboration with Belavia Air, conducted a Maldives–Belarus Connectivity Webinar on 10 September 2026, bringing together Maldivian tourism industry partners and travel trade representatives from Belarus ahead of the launch of direct flights between the two countries. The webinar formed part of Visit Maldives’ efforts to strengthen engagement with the Belarusian […]
RAH GILI MALDIVES appoints André Kretschmann as General Manager
RAH GILI MALDIVES, the first island within the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS collection, has appointed André Kretschmann, as General Manager, bringing more than three decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the island. A seasoned hotelier with a career spanning Europe, Asia and the Indian Ocean, André has led some of the world’s most […]
The Standard, Maldives brings Oktoberfest and Negroni Week to the island
This September, The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives invites guests to raise a glass, chase unforgettable moments, and embrace the resort’s signature playful spirit as Oktoberfest and Negroni Week arrive in paradise alongside a lineup of island adventures, social gatherings, and exclusive experiences. From 19 September to 4 October 2026, Oktoberfest takes centre stage with daily beer-inspired […]
ROBINSON NOONU secures second Best Fun & Friendly Resort win at TTM Awards
ROBINSON NOONU has been named Best Fun & Friendly Resort at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2026 for the second time. This marks the fourth consecutive TTM award for ROBINSON Clubs in the Maldives. “Receiving the award for the second time is particularly gratifying. It shows that our concept resonates with both our guests […]
Maldives expects seven airlines to launch seasonal flights in fourth quarter
Seven airlines are expected to begin operating flights to the Maldives during the final quarter of this year as the tourism industry prepares for the peak season, Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen said on Thursday. Ameen made the remarks at a press conference held at the President’s Office for selected media outlets. Dhauru was among the […]
Sirru Fen Fushi unveils ‘A Constellation of Moments’ for festive season 2026
This festive season, Sirru Fen Fushi –Private Lagoon Resort unveils A Constellation of Moments, a thoughtfully curated programme of immersive celebrations, wellness, gastronomy and unforgettable island experiences from 23 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, where every sunset, gathering and shared experience becomes part of an unforgettable island story. Inspired by the natural rhythm of […]
Coco De Mer Maldives advances back-of-house engineering with INEO staff kitchen progress
The commercial kitchen development for Coco de Mer Maldives, an upcoming resort project jointly driven by Coco De Mer and Gulf Craft Maldives, has reached a new milestone with key equipment installations completed for the staff restaurant. Scheduled to open in 2027, the luxury greenfield development is actively progressing across all operational facilities, prioritising robust […]
MATI urges dialogue with govt on new tourism tax, forex requirements
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has called for further discussions with the government over recent changes requiring taxation of services provided by overseas travel agents and tour operators and the conversion of 40 per cent of resort foreign currency revenue through banks. MATI Chairman Hussain Afeef, also known as Champa Afeef, urged industry […]
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma unveils new brand mark ahead of Kandooma Maldives transition
With less than one month to go until Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives becomes Kandooma Maldives, the South Malé Atoll resort has unveiled its new brand mark and shared details of a wider transformation focused on one thing: creating more memorable holidays. Far more than a change of the name, the transition brings together investment […]
