Joy Island marks 3rd anniversary with beachfront gala celebration
Joy Island, part of The Cocoon Collection, marked its 3rd anniversary on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with a beachfront gala dinner and an evening of music and entertainment, celebrated alongside valued partners and guests. Guests were welcomed to the celebration by a golden anniversary sculpture set on the sand, carrying the messages “Celebrating the journey […]
Tourism leaders call for wider consultation as industry faces growing pressures
When a typhoon cut off a resort he was managing in Thailand, Mark Eletr could not give his guests all the answers. Telecommunications were unreliable and the corporate office was struggling to establish what was happening. On the island, his response was to explain what the team knew, acknowledge what it did not and promise […]
Tourism growth and telecom development closely linked, Dhiraagu CEO says
Before he arrived to lead Dhiraagu, Valdemar Ferradaz knew the Maldives through the enthusiasm of others. His children had urged him to visit. In different parts of the world, people asked whether he had been, then told him he should go. Standing before hospitality leaders at the Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum 2026, the […]
RAH GILI MALDIVES brings ‘Live Your Lifestyle’ philosophy to festive season
There are festive celebrations. And then there are journeys that stay with you long after the season has ended. This festive season, RAH GILI MALDIVES, the inaugural island within the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS collection, introduces Circle of Light, an immersive island journey unfolding from 21 December 2026 to 7 January 2027. Inspired by […]
The Standard, Maldives launches limited-time offer for newly upgraded pool villas
The Standard, Maldives by Hyatt has introduced a limited time offer for its valued partners, inviting guests to discover its newly upgraded villas amid the natural beauty of Raa Atoll starting November. Combining thoughtful interiors, private pool living and uninterrupted ocean views, the refreshed villa experience brings a new perspective to an island celebrated for […]
Karan Tacker enjoys family getaway at Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives
When life revolves around cameras, scripts and packed schedules, finding uninterrupted time with family can be a luxury of its own. For Karan Tacker, that meant putting work on pause and heading to the Maldives with his parents for a few days of quality time together at Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives. Rather than a typical […]
Atmosphere Foundation celebrates second ‘Zero to Divemaster’ graduation as programme builds careers
Atmosphere Foundation has celebrated the graduation of the second batch of its ‘Zero to Divemaster’ Scholarship Programme, bringing the total number of young Maldivians trained through the initiative to 20 as the Foundation continues to build pathways into professional careers in the country’s diving industry. Ten participants completed the second batch of the three-month programme, […]
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu celebrates Maldivian heritage with ‘Roots & Tides’
From 22 December 2026 to 7 January 2027, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, part of Coco Collection, invites guests to experience Roots & Tides: Celebrating Maldivian Heritage, a festive celebration centred on island traditions, local flavours, the rhythm of the ocean and the warmth of Maldivian hospitality, brought to life through cultural, culinary and nature-led experiences. […]
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands awarded Two MICHELIN Keys
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, has announced that it has been recognised with Two MICHELIN Keys at the 2026 global MICHELIN Key Awards, progressing from its One MICHELIN Key status honoured in 2025, and placing the resort among the world’s most outstanding hotels. Since opening in 2021, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has established a […]
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort marks 10th anniversary with 10-day celebration
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, the award-winning private island resort in Dhaalu Atoll, will commemorate its 10th anniversary from November 10–20, 2026, with a 10-day celebration bringing together internationally acclaimed chefs, award-winning bartenders, immersive wellness experiences, family-friendly activities, artistic collaborations, and marine conservation initiatives. Marking a decade since welcoming its first guests in November […]
Government holds talks with tourism leaders amid tax and foreign exchange concerns
Senior government officials have met Maldivian tourism industry leaders amid concerns over recent changes to tourism taxation and foreign currency conversion requirements. The meeting on Monday was attended by Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen, Economic Development, Transport and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed, Finance Minister Hassan Zareer, Attorney General Ahmed Usham and Commissioner General […]
S Hotels & Resorts expands Alexander Traeger’s leadership role in Maldives
S Hotels & Resorts (SHR) has expanded the leadership remit of Alexander Traeger, Area General Manager, Maldives, effective 1 October 2026, as part of a move to further align its Maldives portfolio under a “one destination, one team, one goal” approach. In his expanded role, Traeger will oversee the strategic and operational performance of SHR’s […]
