W Maldives welcomes neuroscientist Anne-Sophie Fluri for wellness residency
W Maldives, a luxury private-islandresort with one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, will welcome neuroscientist, meditation coach, and wellness innovator, and Brainwave founder Anne-Sophie Fluri for The Restore Ritual, taking place from September 14 to 20, 2026. The week-long wellness residency will combine neuroscience, mindfulness, and immersive island experiences, offering guests a […]
Joy Island Maldives launches dedicated Joy Arcade gaming room
Joy Island Maldives, part of The Cocoon Collection, has expanded its leisure offering with the launch of Joy Arcade, the resort’s first dedicated gaming room. The new facility has been introduced as an indoor entertainment space where guests can play individually or with friends and family, adding another activity to the resort’s programme beyond the […]
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort appoints Sinta Herna Septiana as Spa Manager
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has appointed Sinta Herna Septiana as Spa Manager at Heavenly Spa by Westin, bringing her back to the Maldives more than a decade after she began her hotel spa career in the country. Originally from Indonesia, Sinta started her professional wellness journey in the Maldives in 2015 as a Spa […]
Milaidhoo Maldives to welcome four-Michelin-star Chef Daniel Galmiche in September
Milaidhoo Maldives is set to welcome four-Michelin-star Chef Daniel Galmiche to the island for an exclusive guest chef residency on 5th and 6th September 2026. With a career spanning five decades, Chef Daniel Galmiche is one of the most respected French chefs working in the UK today. One of only a handful of chefs in […]
Soneva Jani becomes Maldives’ first resort recognised as OECM
Soneva Jani has been formally recognised by the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy as an Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM), the first such designation awarded to any resort in the country. This achievement places Soneva at the forefront of the country’s roadmap to its 30×30 target, which is part of the […]
Adaaran Resorts unveils ‘When the Island Blooms’ festive season in Maldives
This festive season, Adaaran Resorts invites couples and friends to experience Christmas in the Maldives through a glowing new seasonal concept: When the Island Blooms. Across Adaaran Prestige Vadoo and Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, the islands will come alive with blooming lights, shimmering trees, ocean-inspired installations and evenings shaped by romance, celebration and tropical wonder. […]
Dhiraagu opens MLBB, Rocket League qualifier registrations for DMGC 2026
Dhiraagu has opened registrations for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Rocket League qualifiers of the Dhiraagu Maldives Gaming Conquest 2026 (DMGC), the largest gaming event held in the Maldives. Organised by Dhiraagu Gamers Guild (DGG), DMGC is the biggest stage for competitive esports in the Maldives, bringing together the country’s gaming community for […]
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort records first green sea turtle hatchlings of the season
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has recorded its first green sea turtle hatchlings of the season, marking another important milestone in the island’s ongoing marine conservation efforts. Located in Raa Atoll, Maamunagau is recognised as an important sea turtle nesting site, with 6 nests recorded on the island so far this year. While sea turtles nest […]
Sun Siyam Iru Veli concludes culinary residency with Czech Chef Jan Punčochář
Sun Siyam Iru Veli part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, has concluded an exclusive culinary residency with celebrated Czech chef Jan Punčochář, held from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Hosted in partnership with Colours of Maldives, the collaboration brought Chef Jan’s distinctive culinary philosophy and international expertise to Roma, the resort’s signature overwater restaurant […]
BML WeRun – Corporates brings 18 teams together at Crossroads Maldives
The Maldives’ first corporate relay race, BML WeRun – Corporates, was held at Crossroads Maldives on Saturday, bringing together 18 teams from companies, institutions and organisations. The event was organised by WeRun Maldives in partnership with Bank of Maldives (BML), with the aim of encouraging physical activity and teamwork among employees. BML WeRun – Corporates […]
Heritance Aarah unveils ‘Unwrap Incredible’ festive programme
This December, Heritance Aarah invites guests to experience Christmas in the Maldives through a season built around anticipation, discovery and wonder. Under the theme Unwrap Incredible, the island becomes the gift itself, wrapped in ocean light, white and gold, festive flavours, family moments, wellness rituals and celebrations that unfold one beautiful surprise at a time. […]
Taj Coral Reef promotes Ahmed Shujau to Director of Food & Beverage
Ahmed Shujau has been promoted to Director of Food & Beverage at Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa Maldives, marking the latest step in a hospitality career spanning more than two decades. In his new role, Shujau will lead the resort’s food and beverage division, overseeing its restaurants, bar, in-villa dining and banqueting operations. His […]
