Ifuru Island Maldives celebrates stellar first year of luxury and accolades
1 December 2024 marks a significant milestone for Ifuru Island Maldives as the resort celebrates its first anniversary. Over the past year, this luxury destination in the heart of the Maldives has captivated guests from around the globe and earned prestigious accolades. Among its honours are recognition as one of the Top 100 Luxury Hotels […]
BBM, Lifebuoy celebrate Global Handwashing Day 2024
BBM, in collaboration with Lifebuoy, marked Global Handwashing Day 2024 with engaging activities aimed at instilling the habit of proper hand hygiene among Maldivian school children. Held on November 17th, the event continued the successful “H for Handwashing” campaign, blending education with creativity and fun. The initiative featured info sessions, exciting games, and creative contests […]
Soneva Namoona, local island councils celebrate 6 years of transformative environmental impact in Maldives
Soneva Namoona, a local NGO pioneering innovative waste management solutions, and representatives from eleven councils from Baa and Noonu atolls gathered at Soneva Fushi to celebrate 6 years of delivering positive environmental outcomes in the Maldives. The collaborative efforts between Soneva Namoona and the councils have created pathbreaking solutions for sustainable waste management on the […]
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru celebrates Banyan Tree’s 30th anniversary
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru joins the global celebration of the 30th anniversary celebrations of Banyan Tree, the flagship brand of Banyan Group. Honouring its legacy as the true barefoot eco-luxury Sanctuary for the Senses, the resort unveils newly refreshed villas, an expanded Our Marine Lab, two new restaurants – Saffron and Sangu Garden – and a […]
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo partners with MaRHE Centre for dolphin conservation
Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the MaRHE Centre of the University of Milano-Bicocca to advance research on tropical marine ecosystems in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, with a special focus on the region’s unique resident dolphin populations. The resort will host a special event on the 12th of December 2024, to share […]
Sun Siyam Resorts celebrates launch of Sun Diving with two-day event
Sun Siyam Resorts has unveiled Sun Diving, an innovative new diving website, during a vibrant two-day event held at Sun Siyam Olhuveli on November 28th and 29th. The launch brought together an enthusiastic gathering of diving aficionados, marine conservation advocates, and industry professionals to celebrate the Maldives’ extraordinary underwater heritage and emphasise the critical role […]
CROSSROADS Maldives enhances guest experience with HotelPay: seamless payment gateway
CROSSROADS Maldives, the renowned integrated multi-island leisure destination in the Maldives, has introduced HotelPay, an innovative payment gateway designed to elevate the travel experience for visitors from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This new feature allows guests to conveniently book stays and make payments in Russian Rubles either online or on-site at […]
Journey beneath the waves: freediving at One&Only Reethi Rah
One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives now provides year-round freediving courses led by PADI-certified instructors. Guests can explore the wonders of the underwater world, a captivating environment for discovery. Participants are guided in mastering the art of silently blending into the aquatic surroundings and engaging with marine life at their own pace. The resort’s instructors […]
Angsana Velavaru honours associates with Long Service Awards and unveils new associate restaurant
Angsana Velavaru achieved a significant milestone on November 28, 2024, by hosting a Long Service Award ceremony to celebrate the dedication of its associates. The event honoured team members who have completed five, ten, and fifteen years of service, recognising their vital contributions to maintaining the resort’s high standards and embodying the values of the […]
SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS announces development of 6 resorts in Maldives
SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS has announced the first phase of its plan to develop six resorts in the Maldives. Co-founded by CEO Laith Pharaon, the company aims to establish a hospitality model based on personalised service, artistic design, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. The initial two resorts are set to open in South Malé Atoll […]
Fushifaru Maldives appoints Mohamed Ahmed Didi as Commercial Director
Fushifaru Maldives has announced the appointment of Mohamed Ahmed ‘Max’ Didi as its Commercial Director. Max brings 20 years of experience in sales, reservations, and revenue management, having worked with prominent hospitality brands in the Indian Ocean region, including Naiade Resorts, and Centara Hotels & Resorts where he served as the Central Reservations Manager, Maldives. […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa appoints Greg Allan as new General Manager
Greg Allan has been appointed as the new General Manager of Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, with his tenure beginning on October 20, 2024. Returning to Marriott, Greg brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry. His previous roles include serving as President & Chief Operating Officer at Aryaduta Hotel Group, Vice President of […]
