Madifushi Private Island named Maldives’ best elegant private island at Fashion Travel Awards
Madifushi Private Island has been internationally recognised as the Best Elegant Private Island in the Maldives at the prestigious Fashion Travel Awards 2026, organised by Fashion TV Russia, one of the world’s leading media platforms dedicated to fashion, luxury, and lifestyle. The second edition of the Fashion Travel Awards took place on May 2026 in […]
InterContinental Maldives launches new padel court
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has unveiled its new padel court, adding a fresh dimension to island wellness and offering guests a dynamic new way to stay active in paradise. Now with over 30 million players worldwide, padel is one of the fastest growing sports, offering a fun and inclusive activity for beginners and experts alike. […]
BML offers merchants up to MVR 2 million in financing within 5 days
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced key enhancements to its Advance Merchant Settlement facility, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to helping businesses across the Maldives grow with more accessible financing. Merchants can now benefit from a simplified application process and reduced documentation, with applications processed within just five working days, down from previous turnaround times. In […]
China remains top source market as Maldives’ tourist arrivals fall 5%
The Maldives has welcomed one million tourists so far this year, although visitor arrivals remain 5 per cent lower than during the same period in 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Tourism. The country welcomed its one millionth visitor on 20 June, reaching the milestone later than it did last […]
BML launches SplitPay to offer flexible instalment payments
Bank of Maldives has introduced BML SplitPay, a new installment payment solution that gives credit cardholders greater flexibility and control over their spending. For any purchase above MVR 1,500, customers can choose to pay the total amount in installments within a period ranging from 3 to 24 months, helping them better plan and manage higher-value […]
Grand Park Kodhipparu unveils ‘A Celebration of Light & Lagoon’ festive programme
This festive season, Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives invites guests to step away from the noise of the world and into a more intimate celebration of togetherness, unveiling its 2026/27 festive programme, A Celebration of Light & Lagoon, a season shaped not by spectacle, but by connection. Running from Thanksgiving through to Orthodox Christmas, the boutique […]
Maldives strengthens China tourism ties through high-level visit
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, together with Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), Maldives Airports Company Limited, Maldivian, and leading tourism industry associations, is undertaking a high-level visit to China from 1 to 11 July 2026. The delegation, headed by the Minister of State for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Haris Mohamed, will visit Beijing, Shanghai, […]
Heritance Aarah’s Ralu and Baani earn Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Ralu Overwater Restaurant and Baani at Heritance Aarah have both earned Wine Spectator’s 2026 Award of Excellence, recognising the strength, quality and depth of their wine programmes. The Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards, launched in 1981, celebrate excellence in restaurant wine service across three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence and Grand Award. […]
Dusit Thani Maldives enters new chapter with resort enhancements
Dusit Thani Maldives has entered a fresh chapter with a resort-wide refresh focused on newly refurbished villas, updated lifestyle imagery, a new Dusit 3.0 website experience and refreshed resort collateral, creating a more polished and seamless journey for guests and partners. Set on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Dusit Thani Maldives […]
Soneva Secret appoints Akira Shiota as General Manager
Soneva has appointed Akira Shiota as General Manager of Soneva Secret, its 13-villa resort in the remote Makunudhoo Atoll of the Maldives. Shiota brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience, including leadership positions across the Maldives, Japan and Indonesia. His background spans resort openings, hotel operations, food and beverage, commercial strategy, revenue management, asset […]
Visit Maldives launches new digital vendor platform to streamline procurement
The Visit Maldives Vendor Platform officially launched Thursday, digitising and streamlining the procurement process to deliver a more efficient and seamless experience. The platform increases accessibility for both local and international suppliers, standardising the vendor registration and evaluation to improve transparency and fairness during the procurement process. Through online vendor registration on the newly launched […]
BML recognised for digital finance and sustainable finance
Bank of Maldives (BML) received two awards at the Maldives Financial Sector Awards held on Wednesday evening. The awards, presented by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), recognised the bank’s work in digital banking and sustainable finance. BML received: Excellence in Digital Finance and Innovation, recognising its contribution to the development of digital banking services and […]
