Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa promotes Meigan Saldanha to Rooms Division Manager
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the promotion of Meigan Saldanha to Rooms Division Manager, marking a significant milestone in recognition of his leadership, operational expertise, and continued commitment to the warm and intuitive service associated with the Sheraton brand. Effective November 2025, the appointment reinforces the resort’s focus on enhancing guest […]
NHGAM wraps up ‘I AM Maldives’ roadshow in Warsaw, Bucharest and Prague
The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives (NHGAM), in collaboration with Visit Maldives and the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), has successfully concluded the I AM Maldives roadshow across three Central and Eastern European cities—Warsaw, Bucharest, and Prague—from 17 to 21 November 2025. The roadshow brought together 26 participating properties […]
BBM, Atmosphere Core host exclusive Michelin-star masterclass with Chef Pasquale Palamaro
Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) brought together 100 chefs from leading resorts and restaurants across the country on 24 November for an exclusive culinary masterclass led by Italian One-Michelin-Star Chef Pasquale Palamaro. Held at Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH), the full-house session marked a key highlight of the ongoing “Mediterranean Soul, Maldivian Heart” culinary series presented by Atmosphere […]
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives recognised in Condé Nast Traveller ME Awards 2025
The inaugural Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 have been announced, and Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, has secured a place on the list. The resort has been recognised as a Favourite Overseas Leisure Hotel, marking an important milestone for the newly opened property. […]
Visit Maldives CEO Ibrahim Shiuree addresses Tropical Coastal City Tourism event in Sanya
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shiuree, delivered a keynote address at the 2025 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event in Sanya, held from 18 to 21 November 2025. Organised by the Sanya Tourism Board and supported by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the event brought together global leaders and […]
Festive bliss at Vakkaru Maldives: Christmas and New Year to remember
For many travellers, certain holidays transcend the ordinary and become memories retold for years to come. Christmas and New Year at Vakkaru Maldives fall firmly into that category. Located within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru offers an environment where time softens into the rhythm of turquoise waters and soft white sand. During […]
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO appoints Mei P. Pun as General Manager
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO has announced the appointment of Mei P. Pun as its new General Manager, strengthening the resort’s leadership as THE OZEN COLLECTION advances its portfolio across the Indian Ocean. Pun joins the resort with an established track record in luxury hospitality, having previously served as General Manager at Atmosphere Kanifushi and VARU by […]
Dhiraagu Gamers’ Guild opens registration for MLBB Mini Series IV
Dhiraagu Gamers’ Guild (DGG) has opened registration for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mini Series IV, with the deadline set for 3 December 2025. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 7 December 2025 and will be held entirely online, offering participants the chance to compete for a total prize pool of MVR 10,000. […]
Villa Air launches direct seaplane connection to Villa Park
Villa Resorts has launched a new Villa Air seaplane service to Villa Park Maldives, offering an arrival experience that begins in the air with views across the Maldivian archipelago. Operated by the sister brand Villa Air, the seaplanes serving Villa Park are fitted with some of the widest panoramic windows used in the Maldives. This […]
Kuda Villingili celebrates dual Condé Nast Traveller honours in 2025
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been ranked fifth in the Top Overseas Leisure Resort (Global Category) at the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The accolade, decided by readers across the region, is one of the most recognised distinctions in the luxury travel sector. The resort also earned a place among the […]
Soneva Namoona, Baa atoll councils partner to roll out island-level composting systems
Soneva Namoona has signed an MoU with the island councils of B. Maalhos, B. Dhonfanu, and B. Kihaadhoo to introduce island-level composting systems using the Takakura Method. This marks a significant step in scaling a proven, local solution for sustainable food waste management across the Maldives. The Takakura Method is a form of household composting […]
OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI’s ELE|NA welcomes Dr Amit Kumar for festive wellness residency
This festive season, ELE|NA at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI invites guests to embrace a period of reflection, renewal and mindful letting go with the arrival of Dr Amit Kumar (Eknath), a globally respected holistic wellness practitioner and master of yoga, meditation and sound healing. Set on one of the Maldives’ most serene private islands, the residency […]
